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5 Best Star Wars Movies Ranked After The Mandalorian and Grogu
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We've gone through each Star Wars movie's current Tomatometer
scores on Rotten Tomatoes to see which five installments have
come out on top. With the upcoming theatrical release of
The Mandalorian and Grogu, Lucasfilm's epic space opera
franchise now has twelve movies to its name.

Despite the anticipation surrounding The Mandalorian and Grogu,
it failed to make the list. Early reviews from critics resulted
in the Pedro Pascal-led spin-off receiving a current RT score
of 60%.

What are the top 5 best Star Wars movies according to Rotten
Tomatoes?

5) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Lucasfilm's first standalone Star Wars movie was a
successful gamble for the iconic franchise, grossing over a
billion at the global box office. 2016's Rogue One: A Star
Wars Story has a Fresh score of 84%, based on 459 reviews.
Director Gareth Edwards was praised by critics for the
film's stunning visuals, incredible action pieces, and
darker tone. Critics and fans were also impressed by the
main cast's performances, which effectively highlighted the
film's grounded storytelling. The Felicity Jones and Diego
Luna prequel movie was also commended for its bold but
beautifully tragic ending sequence.

4) Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017's Star Wars: The Last Jedi served as the second
installment of Daisy Ridley's sequel trilogy. The movie
debuted with an impressive 91% RT score, based on 483
reviews. Despite the initial negative reaction from the
fandom, director Rian Johnson was praised by many critics
for the film's shocking twists, daring plot choices, and
heavy themes, which included killing off unexpected
characters. The movie also garnered recognition for its
striking visuals and cinematography, leading to an Oscar
nomination for Best Visual Effects.

3) Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the movie that
successfully revived the film franchise, grossing over
$2 billion at the global box office. Apart from being a
blockbuster success, it was also an instant hit with
critics. It currently holds a 93% approval rating, based
on 447 reviews. Most critics and fans commended the
film's introduction of Ridley's Rey, Oscar Isaac's Poe,
John Boyega's Finn, and Adam Driver's Kylo Ren, who all
delivered strong performances. Fans were also delighted
with the return of many beloved characters from the
original Star Wars trilogy (Han Solo, General Leia, Luke
Skywalker). The movie was also praised for its thrilling,
fast-paced action sequences and witty dialogue.

2) Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Next up on the list is Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire
Strikes Back, which currently has an RT score of 93%.
Even though it's technically tied with The Force Awakens,
the 1980 sequel is deservedly ranked higher because it
has impressively stood the test of time longer than the
2015 film. During its initial theatrical run, the film
earned mixed reviews from critics and fans who were
divided over the story's much darker and emotional tone
than A New Hope. Later on, the Mark Hamill sequel
eventually received the proper recognition it deserved
and is now widely considered a cinematic masterpiece. In
addition to featuring one of the franchise's most iconic
scenes, the movie was also celebrated for its
groundbreaking special effects, unforgettable action
scenes, and grander scale.

1) Star Wars: A New Hope
Naturally, the movie that started it all is in first
place. 1977's Star Wars (which was later given the
subtitle Episode IV - A New Hope) has a stellar 94% RT
score. The main trio's undeniable chemistry, a great
performance by Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the
film's brilliant sci-fi action drew wide acclaim from
critics. Its special effects were groundbreaking at the
time, as was its stellar world-building, with George
Lucas able to transport viewers to a new galaxy like no
filmmaker before him. The Death Star trench run sequence
remains a highlight to this day, as it still thrills
fans new and old alike.



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