Few franchises are as popular as Star Wars, and there's good reason for that. However, even within this universe, its most well-known stories aren't necessarily the best. Despite initial backlash, the Star Wars prequel trilogy has experienced a major shift in recent years, particularly Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, which is earning retrospective appreciation from fans. Yet as great as that movie is, its prequel seriesis better.

When Rogue One was released 10 years ago in 2016, fan reactions were generally positive, especially the explosive last act, including Darth Vader's now iconic hallway massacre. Yet, few could have predicted that its prequel show, Andor, would deliver the spectacular narrative that it did. Doing away with the Jedi, lightsabers, and the force altogether, Andor grounded the Star Wars universe in the politicking and resistance that would eventually produce the rebellion, using Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) as its protagonist, and was awarded with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. While several lines and monologues are seared into memory, one quote stands above them all, as summarizing exactly whyAndor's quality, especially in its dialogue, is one of, if not the highest, in the entire series.

Sometimes, you just want to grab some popcorn and watch a great one-and-done adventure. Movies, after all, bring people together as you're transported to another place and time for the ride of your life. But for those who don't want to commit to binging an entire television series but aren't simply satisfied with a standalone film entry, look no further than the best movie trilogies around.

Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for The Mandalorian and Grogu.After seven long years, Star Wars finally returned with a new movie, even if the wait wasn't that bad because of the many Disney+ TV shows. One such series was The Mandalorian, easily the most popular show Disney+ put out because of its badass action and adorable star, Grogu. With the success of the show, Disney felt like a movie sequel would be the best return to the big screen, and while that is up for debate, there is no denying that Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is one of the most enjoyable Star Wars movies of all time.

Marcia Lucas, one of the most vital figures in the history of Hollywood whose work helped Star Wars become one of the most important films ever made, has passed away at the age of 80.Lucas died, surrounded by family, Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, California, from metastatic cancer, according to the Associated Press.

Through the good times and the bad, Star Wars has remained a beloved long-running franchise that’s transported fans to a galaxy far, far away. And, at this point, it seems unlikely that we’ll ever leave. As the Star Wars cinematic universe continues to expand, the possibility of tapping some beloved and iconic characters for their own solo film projects is growing even further.

After the recent mixed reception to The Mandalorian and Grogu, it's clear that Star Wars isn't the undisputed hit franchise it used to be. While Star Wars continues to thrive in the area of made-for-streaming animation, live-action endeavors have been largely hit or miss, with even the best outings failing to live up to their own hype. However, apart from Rogue One and its television prequel Andor, arguably the most rewatchable Star Wars project of the Disney era is the highly underrated Solo: A Star Wars Story.

We go to the movies for the hero stories, but we stay because of the villains that make them better. In the world of science fiction, audiences have been overwhelmed by some of the most extraordinary characters in cinema history. It's just those villains who always emerge as legendary. Whether recurring villains or one-off antagonists, the 10 characters that made this list helped shape the genre.

Making a big movie is pressure in itself, but making a Star Wars movie is not the same thing. Plenty of big franchises come with huge expectations and secrecy, with rabid fandoms keen to examine every minute detail ever released, but Star Wars exists in its own weird atmospheric condition. It can also be a lonely place for the person in charge of it, which is why Shawn Levy is thrilled he found his partner in crime in Ryan Gosling.