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Star Wars has ingrained itself as a cultural phenomenon, enthralling audiences through prequels, sequels, trilogies, and standalone movies. With a cinematic legacy spanning over 50 years, it is arguably one of the most successful blockbuster franchises of all time.

The Star Wars saga still thrives online, mostly through memes. The internet is brimming with scenes we all know and love, including hilarious jokes and fanbase wit.
 
We’ve curated a collection of 50 of the best Star Wars memes of all time, ready to spread “the force” far and wide. Make your pick, and share the laughter with your fellow Warzians.

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    Should You Watch Star Wars in a Particular Order?

    Whether you’re a Star Wars fan or are just getting into it, there are many recommendations for watching the famed series. Thanks to today’s on-demand streaming services, you’ve got access to all the Star Wars flicks, so you can access them on the go. 

    But if you need a recommendation on where to start, Jason Cohen, in a 2024 feature for PC Mag, suggests a few different ways to watch Star Wars: by theatrical release, chronological order, or machete style (1).

    If you want to watch in the order of release, you can follow this watch list: “Episode IV: A New Hope,” “Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back,” “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi,” “Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” “Episode II: Attack of the Clones,” “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,” “Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” Rogue One (optional), “Episode VIII: The Last Jedi,” Solo (optional), and “Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.” The theatrical release order is how the movies were shown and what creator George Lucas intended. It starts with the original trilogy and then returns to the prequel movies before finishing with Disney’s sequel films.

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    On the other hand, the chronological order is more of a fun experiment for longtime fans to see the series from a new perspective since it can reveal a lot of plot spoilers. Chronological Star Wars follows this timeline: Parts 1, 2, 3, Solo (optional), Rogue One (optional), 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

    If you’ve already seen the series in release order and chronologically, machete-style plays around with the series, showing flashbacks and projections in the form of flicks. This follows this pecking order: Parts 4, 5, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1 (optional), Solo (optional), and Rogue One (optional).

    Star Wars: A Fairytale with a Global Appeal

    Other worlds, strange planets, and alien races are among the main reasons Star Wars appeals to fans. 

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    In a 2024 feature for The Mass Media, Kyle’s Mykkas explains the series’ appeal by highlighting its fairytale elements (2). He describes it as a story where “a boy goes on a quest to rescue a princess,” tapping into our desire for simplicity and escapism from the complexities and existential threats of our everyday lives. 

    Star Wars isn't just a simple story; it’s a blend of different genres and storytelling elements. This complexity makes the characters and scenes relatable despite their otherworldly nature. Mykkas adds that Star Wars manages to uncover the universal aspects of these tropes and brings them to the forefront.


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    Yoda in High School

    Anakin with Yoda and a humorous Gremlin joke in this Star Wars meme.

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    The Origins of Chewbacca’s Voice

    According to Aaron Hemes in an article for Revelstoke Reviews in 2021, sound designer Ben Burtt, who made the sounds for most of the franchise titles, says that Chewbacca’s voice was entirely manufactured out of animal sounds — principally bears — and synchronized with the performance that is shot during filming (3).

    Noting that Star Wars was initially shot before the era of AI and advanced audio tools, Burtt’s work on Chewbacca’s voice is outstanding.

     

    #8

    “The Dark Side Had Cookies!”

    Star Wars meme with Anakin and Obi-Wan discussing cookies humorously in a dramatic scene.

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    Marisol Trujillo
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So funny The way anakin say really say that he probably should stay with the peanut butter cookies

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    #11

    Washington D.C.

    Star Wars characters overlooking a city with humorous meme text about a "wretched hive of scum and villainy."

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    #13

    “Better Call Saul”

    Star Wars meme with Han Solo under "wrongfully accused" text and Saul Goodman with "Better Call Saul" text.

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    #15

    “How to Impress Your Father in Law”

    Darth Vader staring at a relaxed character with feet up, humorous Star Wars meme.

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    #18

    “When You Think the Worst Is Over…”

    "Star Wars meme with humorous text about getting burned, featuring a fiery scene with a worried expression."

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    Alessa Linn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This just makes me sad that Anakin had to go through that much pain :c

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    #19

    “You Must Learn from the Master”

    Star Wars meme with Luke and Yoda exchanging humorous dialogue about lifting and mastering the Force.

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    #20

    “When Universes Collide”

    Star Wars meme featuring stormtroopers and a creature in a spaceship setting.

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    #21

    “Better Call Boba”

    Star Wars meme with spaceships and characters discussing their next move humorously.

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    #23

    “A Master and an Apprentice”

    Two cats with funny expressions evoke classic Star Wars meme about a master and an apprentice.

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    #24

    Obi-Wan's Favorite Investment

    Star Wars meme combining Obi-Wan and "It's Free Real Estate" joke about high ground advantage.

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    #25

    Anakin's Secret Mission

    Star Wars meme featuring Anakin and Obi-Wan in a humorous animated scene.

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    #26

    Even the Force Can't Settle the TLJ Debate

    An intense Star Wars meme debate: Anakin and Obi-Wan argue over TLJ opinions with lightsabers drawn.

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    #27

    “Back to Me”

    Star Wars meme with characters in a dramatic showdown, featuring humorous text.

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    Star Wars Saga Summed Up

    Star Wars memes featuring iconic scenes and humorous captions from different movies.

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    #29

    Charming Statement

    Rey Skywalker meme with text: "How charming that you actually believe that statement to be true."

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    #30

    Trooper Talk

    Lego Stormtroopers in a hot tub with text like "Bruh" and "Oof" representing Star Wars memes.

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    #31

    “Whatever the Fuc* Disney Made”

    Three-headed dragon meme representing "Star Wars" trilogies with humorous expressions.

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    #32

    Surrounded by Fear and Death

    Darth Vader meme about being surrounded, referencing Area 51 and fear.

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    #33

    The Illusion

    Star Wars meme featuring optical illusion with characters talking about the high ground on stairs above lava.

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    #34

    “Anyone with a Red Lightsaber Must Be Vader”

    Anime meme with text: "My mom, Is this Dark Vader?" with butterfly labeled "Anyone with a red lightsaber." Star Wars humor.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother: *Sees random character* "are they on the bright side?"

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    Dads With Their “Unwanted” Dogs

    LEGO Stormtrooper riding creature, humorous Star Wars meme about buying a dog.

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    #36

    Dad’s Choice vs My Choice

    Star Wars meme with Obi-Wan Kenobi on a screen, depicting humorous contrast between dad's and child's wishes.

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    #37

    “What Gravity?!”

    Pooh bear meme comparing human and Star Wars character weights on planets, highlighting a humorous take on Star Wars memes.

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    #38

    Skewed Standards

    Star Wars meme contrasting Boba Fett as "Villain" and Han Solo as "Hero" with humorous text.

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    #39

    “Time to Surrender”

    Star Wars meme featuring animated character with text about sibling argument and parental support.

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    #40

    “When You’re Not a Star Wars Fan… But You Should Still Know Who They Are”

    Star Wars meme featuring two characters in conversation about being a fan.

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    #41

    “What It’s Like to Be Waiting for Next ‘Clone Wars’ Episode”

    Clone troopers hanging on a beam with text: "Alright, men. Hang in there a little longer." Perfect for Star Wars memes fans.

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    #42

    “When the Light at the End of the Tunnel is a Red Lightsaber”

    Star Wars meme featuring Darth Vader with a red lightsaber, standing as the light at the end of a tunnel.

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    #43

    Language Prodigy

    Star Wars meme with Anakin speaking Geonosian and others confused in Spanish class.

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    #44

    Galen Engineering

    Star Wars meme with Galen discussing redesigning armored walkers for battle effectiveness.

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    “When You're Blind to the Fact the Whole Saga Revolves Around You”

    Star Wars meme with two characters discussing spin-offs, one wanting their own.

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    #46

    “If Pixar Animated ‘Clone Wars’”

    Disney Pixar-style Star Wars Clone Wars meme featuring three characters.

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    #47

    “For Kids, You Say?”

    Star Wars meme showing dramatic scene between two characters, highlighting the contrast with a quote about movies for kids.

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    #48

    The Jedi Council’s Wild Theories

    Four panels of Star Wars memes with characters discussing Sith Lords and Jedi humor.

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    The Side Characters We Never Expected

    Star Wars side character memes featuring varied characters in Ahsoka season one.

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    References


    1. Jason Cohen. “How to Watch the Star Wars Movies in Order.” PC Mag, June 4, 2024. | https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-watch-the-star-wars-movies-in-order
    2. Kyle Makkas. “The worldwide appeal of Star Wars.” The Mass Media, November 13, 2020. | https://umassmedia.com/22107/art-lifestyle/the-worldwide-appeal-of-star-wars/
    3. Aaron Hemens. “Morning Start: Chewbacca’s voice is a combination of different animals.” Revelstoke Reviews, May 4, 2021. | https://www.revelstokereview.com/news/morning-start-chewbaccas-voice-is-a-combination-of-different-animals-4294038#:~:text=According+to+Ben+Burtt%2C+who,lions%2C+badgers+and+other+animals.