2016

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first stand-alone film in the Star Wars franchise, opened in North America on December 16, 2016.

A list of events in 2016 related to Star Wars.

January

The novel Star Wars: The Force Awakens was published.

05 – The hardcover novelization of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens published in hardcover.
05 – Paperback version of Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2 — Shadows and Secrets published.
05 – Star Wars: I Am a Droid published hardcover and ebook versions.
05 – Star Wars: I Am a Jedi published hardcover and ebook versions.
05 – Star Wars: I Am a Pilot published hardcover and ebook versions.
06 – Star Wars (2015) 14 published.
06 – Ebook version of Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2 — Shadows and Secrets published.
06 – Darth Vader (2015) 15 published, marking the end of the six-part Star Wars: Vader Down crossover event.
06 – Marvel Comics' five-part miniseries Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin launched with the publication of Obi-Wan and Anakin 1.
15 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens: A Junior Novel audiobook published.
19 – Star Wars: Lando trade paperback published.
19 – Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 2 published.
20 – Star Wars (2015) 15 published.
20 – "A Princess on Lothal" airs on Disney XD.
26 – Star Wars Vol. 2: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon trade paperback published.
27 – Kanan 10 published.
27 – "The Protector of Concord Dawn" airs on Disney XD.
27 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 14 published.
27 – Bill E. Martin dies.
28 – Paul Kantner dies.

February

The browser game Star Wars: Yoda's Jedi Training was released for free online.

02 – Death Star Battle published.
02 – Rolling with BB-8! published.
02 – Star Wars Insider 163 published.
03 – Obi-Wan and Anakin 2 published.
03 – "Legends of the Lasat" airs on Disney XD.
03 – Joe Alaskey dies.
04 – Lead by Example published.
09 – Alethea McGrath dies.
10 – Darth Vader (2015) 16 published.
10 – "The Call" airs on Disney XD.
14 – Drewe Henley dies.
15 – "Poe to the Rescue" aired.
16 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens: A Junior Novel published in print.
16 – The Force Awakens: Rey's Story published.
17 – Ray West dies.
17 – Star Wars (2015) 16 published.
17 – "Homecoming" airs on Disney XD.
19 – LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga is released for Android devices.
23 – LEGO Star Wars: Tales of the Rebellion published.
23 – Star Wars: Yoda's Jedi Training released.
24 – Kanan 11 published.
24 – "The Honorable Ones" airs on Disney XD.
24 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 15 published.
25 – Adventures in Wild Space: The Escape published.
25 – Adventures in Wild Space: The Snare published.
25 – Adventures in Wild Space: The Nest published.

March

The final issue of Kanan was published.

01 – Star Wars: The Original Trilogy – A Graphic Novel published.
02 – Darth Vader (2015) 17 published.
02 – "Shroud of Darkness" airs on Disney XD.
08 – Star Wars: Chewbacca trade paperback published.
15 – Star Wars Galaxy: The Original Topps Trading Card Series published.
15 – Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 3 published.
15 – Star Wars Insider 164 published.
16 – Kanan 12 published, marking the end of the Star Wars: Kanan comic series.
16 – "The Forgotten Droid" airs on Disney XD.
17 – Ghost Expansion Pack released.
17 – Inquisitor's TIE Expansion Pack released.
17 – Mist Hunter Expansion Pack released.
17 – Punishing One Expansion Pack released.
17 – Nexus of Power published.
17 – Larry Drake dies.
22 – The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 1 published.
23 – Star Wars (2015) 17 published.
23 – Obi-Wan and Anakin 3 published.
23 – "The Mystery of Chopper Base" airs on Disney XD.
23 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 16 published.
24 – Special Modifications published.
30 – Darth Vader (2015) 18 published.
30 – "Twilight of the Apprentice" airs on Disney XD.

April

The first issue of Star Wars: Poe Dameron was published.

01 – Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens released in digital HD and on Disney Movies.
03 – Erik Bauersfeld dies.
05 – Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens released on DVD and Blu-ray.
05 – The Force Awakens storybook published.
05 – The Force Awakens Read-Along Storybook and CD published.
05 – "All Creatures Great and Small", "A Recipe for Death", "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku", "High Noon on Jakku" and "True Love" published in Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Volume I.
05 – Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic Vol. 2 published.
05 – Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded published.
06 – Marvel Comics's ongoing series Star Wars: Poe Dameron launched with the publication of Poe Dameron 1.
07 – Bounty Hunt published.
12 – A Golden Book adapting Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens published.
13 – Darth Vader (2015) 19 published.
13 – Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1 one-shot published.
13 – "The Trouble with Rathtars" aired.
18 – Star Wars Expert Guide published.
19 – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume Two published.
19 – Star Wars: Vader Down trade paperback published.
20 – Obi-Wan and Anakin 4 published.
20 – "Hunting for Han" aired.
20 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 17 published.
27 – Star Wars (2015) 18 published.
27 – "Rey Strikes Back" aired.

May

Claudia Gray's Bloodline was published.

01 – Follow the Force published.
03 – Bloodline published.
03 – Star Wars Insider 165 published.
03 – Ultimate Factivity Collection: LEGO Star Wars published.
04 – Poe Dameron 2 published.
04 – "Attack of the Conscience" aired.
05 – Star Wars: Dot to Dot published.
05 – Star Wars: Graphics published.
11 – Darth Vader (2015) 20 published.
17 – Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 4 published.
18 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 18 published.
18 – Ian Watkin dies.
24 – Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace (HC 2016) published.
25 – Obi-Wan and Anakin 5 published.
25 – Star Wars (2015) 19 published.
26 – LEGO Star Wars Microfighters Obstacle Course aired on the Star Wars Youtube channel.
31 – Star Wars: Kanan Vol. 2 — First Blood published.

June

The first issue of Marvel's Han Solo series is released.

02 – Star Wars: Battle Stations Activity Book and Model published.
02 – Star Wars: Smuggler's Starship Activity Book and Model published.
02 – Savage Spirits published.
07 – Finn's Mission published.
07 – The Adventures of BB-8 published.
08 – Poe Dameron 3 published.
08 – Darth Vader (2015) 21 published.
14 – Finn and Poe Team Up! published.
14 – Star Wars: Droids & Ewoks Omnibus published.
14 – Star Wars: ABC-3PO published.
14 – Star Wars Insider 166 published.
15 – Marvel Comics' Star Wars: Han Solo five-part miniseries launched with the publication of Han Solo 1.
15 – Star Wars (2015) 20 published.
20 – "A Hero Discovered" airs on Disney XD.
21 – The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 2 published.
21 – "The Mines of Graballa" airs on Disney XD.
22 – Marvel Comics' Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation six-part miniseries begins publication with The Force Awakens Adaptation 1.
22 – "Zander's Joyride" premiered on Disney XD.
23 – "The Lost Treasure of Cloud City" airs on Disney XD.
27 – Star Wars Galactic Stories: 7 Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.... published.
27 – "Peril on Kashyyyk" airs on Disney XD.
27 – Ronald Falk dies.
28 – LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens released.
28 – Battlefront: Twilight Company paperback published.
29 – Darth Vader (2015) 22 published.
29 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 19 published.
30 – Adventures in Wild Space: The Steal published.
30 – Adventures in Wild Space: The Dark published.
30 – Star Wars: Darth Vader Activity Book published.
30 – Star Wars: Droid Adventures Activity Book published
30 – Imperial Veterans Expansion Pack released.

July

The second book of the Aftermath trilogy, Life Debt, is released.

01 – Star Wars Day-at-a-Time Calendar 2017 published.
05 – Ultimate Sticker Collection: Star Wars Rebels: Deadly Battles published.
05 – Star Wars Rebels: Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter! published.
06 – Poe Dameron 4 published.
06 – Han Solo 2 published.
11 – "Crossing Paths" airs on Disney XD.
12 – Aftermath: Life Debt published.
12 – Star Wars: I Am a Sith published.
12 – Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion Vol. 1 published.
15 – Celebration Europe (2016) began.
18 – "Race on Tatooine" airs on Disney XD.
18 – Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine released.
19 – Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin trade paperback published.
19 – Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 hardcover published.
20 – Star Wars (2015) 21 published.
20 – Darth Vader (2015) 23 published.
20 – Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 5 published.
23 – Jaina Solo wins Black Series Fan Poll at SDCC 2016
25 – "The Test" premiered on Disney XD.
26 – The Force Awakens Mask Book published.
26 – Star Wars: I Am a Princess published.
26 – Jedi Academy: A New Class published.
26 – Star Wars Insider 167 published.
27 – The Force Awakens Adaptation 2 published.
28 – Star Wars: Yoda's Riddle Book published.

August

"Return of the Kyber Saber" airs, concluding the first season of The Freemaker Adventures.

01 – "The Kyber Saber Crystal Chase" premiered on Disney XD.
02 – Ultimate Sticker Collection: Star Wars: Vile Villains published.
02 – Chaos at the Castle published.
08 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Storybook Poster Art (RMS Custom Pub) published.
08 – "The Maker of Zoh" premiered on Disney XD.
09 – Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 3 — The Shu-Torun War published
10 – Darth Vader (2015) 24 published.
10 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 20 published.
13 – Kenny Baker dies.
15 – "Showdown on Hoth" premiered on Disney XD.
16 – Star Wars Vol. 3: Rebel Jail trade paperback published.
17 – Poe Dameron 5 published.
18 – Forged in Battle published.
22 – "Duel of Destiny" premiered on Disney XD.
22 – Neil Hanvey dies.
23 – Star Wars: Ship Factory published.
23 – The Chewbacca Story published.
23 – Star Wars: Aliens of the Galaxy published.
24 – Star Wars (2015) 22 published.
24 – The Force Awakens Adaptation 3 published.
29 – "Return of the Kyber Saber" premiered on Disney XD.
29 – Star Wars: R2-D2 Character Box published.
30 – Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two released.
30 – LEGO Star Wars: Face Off published.
30 – LEGO Star Wars: R2-D2 to the Rescue! published.
31 – Han Solo 3 published.
?? – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Beginner Game released.

September

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Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow airs, beginning the show's third season.

01 – Star Wars: Build a Scene: Build Papercraft Scenes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away published.
01 – You've Never Heard of the Millennium Falcon? published.
06 – Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones hardcover published.
06 – Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, Updated and Expanded Edition published.
06 – Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Star Wars Little Golden Book published.
06 – Star Wars Insider 168 published.
07 – Poe Dameron 6 published.
08 – Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years Vol. 1 published.
13 – Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Shattered Empire hardcover collection published.
13 – The Force Awakens: Finn's Story published.
14 – The Force Awakens Adaptation 4 published.
20 – Star Wars Vol. 1 hardcover published.
21 – Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine 6 published.
24 – Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow airs on Disney XD.
27 – Star Wars: Complete Locations published.
27 – Death Star Battles, Disney reissue edition published.
27 – The Official Star Wars Cookbook: May the Fork Be With You: 128 Recipes Inspired by the Star Wars Universe published.
27 – Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie published.
28 – Star Wars (2015) 23 published.
28 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 23 published.
30 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story edition of Force Friday featuring the initial release Rogue One toys and merchandise.
?? – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 21 published.

October

Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy is published.

01 – "The Holocrons of Fate" airs on Disney XD.
01 – ARC-170 Expansion Pack released.
01 – Protectorate Starfighter Expansion Pack released.
01 – Shadow Caster Expansion Pack released.
01 – Special Forces TIE Expansion Pack released.
01 – Ian Liston dies.
04 – The Amazing Book of Star Wars published.
04 – Star Wars: Your Great Big Galaxy: Hop aboard the Millennium Falcon and explore outer space with your favorite Heroes! published.
08 – "The Antilles Extraction" premiered on Disney XD.
11 – Ahsoka novel published.
11 – Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Legacy Vol. 1 published.
11 – Star Wars Classic Paint-by-Number published.
12 – Color Your Own Star Wars published.
12 – Darth Vader (2015) 25 published.
12 – Han Solo 4 published.
12 – The Force Awakens Adaptation 5 published.
15 – "Hera's Heroes" premiered on Disney XD.
18 – The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 3 published.
20 – Michael Massee dies.
20 – Star Wars Annual 2017 published.
22 – "The Last Battle" airs on Disney XD.
25 – Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy published.
25 – Star Wars Poster-A-Page: Creatures, Ships & Droids published.
25 – Star Wars Insider 169 published.
26 – Star Wars (2015) 24 published.
26 – Poe Dameron 7 published.
26 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 24 published.
27 – Heroes of the Resistance Expansion Pack released.
31 – Endless Vigil published.

November

Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel is published.

01 – Poe Dameron: Flight Log published.
01 – Trapped in the Death Star! published.
01 – Star Wars: Aliens and Ships of the Galaxy published.
01 – Luke and the Lost Jedi Temple published.
02 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 22 published.
03 – Star Wars: Galactic Atlas published.
05 – "Imperial Supercommandos" airs on Disney XD.
09 – Poe Dameron 8 published.
09 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation miniseries concludes with the publication of The Force Awakens Adaptation 6.
10 – Rogue One: Recon A Star Wars 360 Experience released.
11 – Star Wars Rebels: Chopper Chase released.
15 – Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel published.
15 – Star Wars: Heroes For a New Hope published.
15 – The Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collector's Edition released.
16 – Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2017 published.
17 – A Mother's Hope released.
18 – Star Wars: Destiny released.
19 – "Iron Squadron" airs on Disney XD.
22 – The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 4 published.
22 – Star Wars 3-Book Gift Set released.
22 – Peter Sumner dies.
23 – Han Solo 5 published.
23 – Star Wars (2015) 25 published.
23 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 25 published.
26 – "The Wynkahthu Job" airs on Disney XD.
29 – Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith hardcover published.
29 – Princess Leia: Royal Rebel published.
30 – Star Wars Annual (2015) 2 published.

December

Carrie Fisher passed away at age 60.

02 – Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne released.
03 – "An Inside Man" airs on Disney XD.
06 – Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 4 — End of Games published
06 – George Lucas: A Life published.
06 – Leia and the Great Island Escape published.
07 – Marvel Comics's ongoing series Star Wars: Doctor Aphra launched with the publication of Doctor Aphra (2016) 1.
07 – Star Wars: Poe Dameron Vol. 1 — Black Squadron published.
08 – Friends Like These published.
09 – Entertainment Weekly's Ultimate Guide to Rogue One published.
10 – "Visions and Voices" airs on Disney XD.
13 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation hardcover collection published.
14 – Poe Dameron 9 published.
16 – The first film in the Anthology Series, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story released by Lucasfilm Ltd. and The Walt Disney Company.
16 – The soundtrack for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story released.
16 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelization published in eBook format.
16 – Star Wars: Rogue One: A Junior Novel published in eBook format.
16 – Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide published.
16 – Star Wars: Rogue One: Secret Mission published.
16 – The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story published.
16 – Star Wars: Rogue One: Ultimate Sticker Encyclopedia published.
16 – Star Wars: Rogue One Book and Model published.
16 – Star Wars: Rogue One Profiles and Poster Book published.
16 – Star Wars Insider 170 published.
20 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelization published.
20 – Star Wars: Kanan Omnibus published.
20 – Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope trade paperback published.
20 – Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier published.
21 – Doctor Aphra (2016) 2 published.
22 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 26 published.
26 – LEGO Star Wars: Quest for the Kyber Saber published.
27 – Carrie Fisher dies.
27 – LEGO Star Wars: The Official Stormtrooper Training Manual published.
28 – Star Wars (2015) 26 published.
31 – Jacob Witkin dies.

Real-world chronology

Chronology by decade and year

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1980s: 1980 · 1981 · 1982 · 1983 · 1984 · 1985 · 1986 · 1987 · 1988 · 1989
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2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009
2010s: 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019
2020s: 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2027

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