4. Story Order
The Order: I - II - III - IV - V - IV Ask Lucasfilm what order the films should be watched in and this is what theyll say. Seeing the saga unfold chronologically is traditional and allows you to see Vaders rise and fall in all its glory and avoids the confusion of Obi-Wans lies in Episode IV; this is the only order on this list that makes it clear hes making it all up, rather than going senile. Its serviceable and fine for people just wanting some action, but theres some pretty obvious weaknesses here that stop it being the optimum Star Wars experience. Some of the original trilogy's most revered moments - the reveal of Darth Vader as Anakin Skywalker and the mysticism of the Jedi Knights - are completely ruined. Tonal differences are going to be felt worse here too. A New Hope (my personal favourite), coming straight after the bombastic Episode III, will look incredibly disappointing; a slower and less whizbang version of the universe. Not to mention were starting off with the weaker entries in the saga, first time viewers would probably have lost interest when the classics roll around.This is the favoured way of watching the films, but in my opinion isnt really a good one.