Star Wars Movies (The Force Awakens), Ranked By Tomatometer
All the best 'Star Wars' movies ranked, from 'New Hope' to 'Phantom Menace' to 'Force Awakens' and beyond.
editorial.rottentomatoes.comHere are the latest general trends and rankings of Star Wars movies, based on recent coverage and popular opinion.
- Most current consensus rankings (late 2024 to 2025) tend to place The Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope near the top, with The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi also appearing in high positions, though The Rise of Skywalker often sits lower due to divisive receptions in some fan circles .
- Recent roundups from major aggregators and media outlets show a similar pattern: classic originals remain favorites, while some prequel and sequel entries receive mixed-to-positive reassessments as new fans revisit them with different expectations .
- For a quick snapshot, you’ll often see a tiered view: top tier includes The Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope; middle tier includes The Force Awakens and Rogue One; lower tier frequently contains The Rise of Skywalker and Solo, depending on the reviewer .
- If you’re looking for the most up-to-date single ranking, check a current major review site’s “all Star Wars movies ranked” feature, as these are refreshed periodically to reflect new fan conversations and critical re-appraisals .
Illustration: A quick example ranking trend (not a definitive ranking):
- Top: The Empire Strikes Back, A New Hope
- High: The Force Awakens, Rogue One
- Mid: Revenge of the Sith, The Last Jedi
- Lower: Solo, The Rise of Skywalker
Would you like a concise, up-to-date ranked list with sources, or a visual chart comparing the films by critics’ scores and audience reception? I can pull the latest specific rankings and cite them if you want.