This is my first time watching any Star Wars content. From what I understand and remember I should be watching it in chronological order and I should only watch I-VI since from what I heard that those are the only ones that are actually worth a watch.

Main question

For the original trilogy I’ve decided to watch the 4K77, 4k80, and 4k83 v1.0 no DNR but I want to know what is the the definitive way to watch the prequels so I wanted to ask which Blu-ray release or fan edit or any release should I look for?

Sorry if I’m asking the wrong community, but I saw a post before in a Star Wars community and it doesn’t look like there was much discussion on it.

  • root@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Another vote for Machete order. Simply put, it is a good way to watch the original trilogy, experience the story plot in episode 5 and get the back story in the subsequent trilogy.

    Watching it in episode order for new viewers will mean they will experience episode 5 very differently.

  • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    12 days ago
    1. Don’t listen to anything the fans have to say. It’s well-known that the worst thing about SW is the fans. Especially their opinions.
    2. I suggest watching them in release order, including the sequels. That’s how the rest of the world experienced it.
    3. I didn’t hate the OT remasters. I actually liked the continuity with the prequels. CGI is about what you can expect from a 2000s remaster of a 1970s-era movie.
    4. I liked the prequels, I grew up with them. Jar Jar is funny. #1 is a bit more slow-paced and deals with politics more than action, but it’s enjoyable (and quite relatable at the moment).
    5. Disregard anything the fans have to say. The worst thing about Star Wars is the fans.
    6. Fan theories are an absolute waste of time, and if you go down that rabbit hole, you’ll get more hate than you’ve ever experienced before. SW fans suck.
    Some things to keep in mind (spoilers):
    1. “Somehow, Palpatine returned” is actually how it goes down. The memes are accurate. Seriously, it really is that stupid. It’s a trainwreck. But you should enjoy the trainwreck anyway, because it’s fun.
    2. Kylo Ren is the perfect embodiment of a nepo-baby. Approach his character that way. He’s supposed to be a whiny piece of shit who let the power get to his head. He’s supposed to be annoying.
    3. Snoke is a throwaway character. Don’t think too hard about it.
    4. At some point in the sequels, you will notice the “and then they fucked” tension.
  • I Cast Fist@programming.devEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Go for release order. People (including me) can complain about episode 1 all they want, I think it’s better to get a good grasp of “what was intended” first before understanding the whole fan recommendations

  • Muad'dib@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Rogue One, A New Hope, The Blackened Mantle, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and you’re done.

  • HakunaHafada@lemm.eeEnglish
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    11 days ago

    Watch the odd-numbered ones first, then the evens.

    All jokes aside: my preference is the release order, though the Machete order seems like it would be a good plan (feel free to include Rogue One, it is superb in my book).

  • shnizmuffin@lemmy.inbutts.lolEnglish
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    13 days ago

    I’d do my best to watch them in the order they were commercially released so you can appreciate how damaging and awful the edits are.

    • SpikesOtherDog@ani.socialEnglish
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      13 days ago

      Either or, but the commercial release order is more dramatic. 1-3 are technically prequels, so they are more answering questions and laying backstory. Release order also follows the evolution of the sfx.

      • KoboldCoterie@pawb.socialEnglish
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        13 days ago

        There’s also the Machete Order. The TL;DR is to watch the movies in the order of: IV, V, II, III, VI. The reasons why are explained at that link and can’t be discussed without spoilers.

        • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
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          13 days ago

          The non-spoiler tl;dr is that it maintains Star Wars as Luke’s story.

    • maxprime@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      13 days ago

      Do you mean watching the theatrical release of the original trilogy, then watching the specialized edition, then the DVD re-releases, then the prequels, then the blu-ray re-releases, then the sequel trilogy?

  • iltoroargento@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    13 days ago

    Definitely in chronological order of release as the other comment says, but make sure to find the despecialized edition fan re edit which brings the high quality changes to the resolution and sound, but leaves the movies as they were originally shown without the terrible edits from Lucas in the late 90s.

    Also, feel free to skip all of the sequels. They are nonsensical and self defeating with every successive installment. I gave the episode 7 a pass on their rehashing of the original and was excited to see a female hero taking up the mantle, but 8 and 9 just undo any positive or coherent story/message structure that could have spun from 7.

    Edit: Do not miss Rogue One or Andor. I’d watch those after the prequel trilogy and in order of release too

    • ddh@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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      13 days ago

      I’d suggest if you’re going to watch both Rogue One and Andor, to watch Andor first.

  • cattywampas@lemm.eeEnglish
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    13 days ago

    Watch in release order. This is the way they were written so it will make the most sense as a first time viewer.

    You will hear about the Machete order if you research Star Wars viewing orders, but this is best for subsequent watches.

    Aside from the OT and PT, the projects I recommend are the Clone Wars series (it’s a lot though), Rogue One, Andor, and the Mandalorian.

    Kenobi was meh but had some really good moments.

    Watch the sequel trilogy once if you must, but I think they’re pretty bad and forgettable.