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Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an American animated science fiction television series set in the Star Wars universe between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an American animated science fiction television series set in the Star Wars universe between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. It follows Jedi Knights, clone troopers, and other characters during the Clone Wars, a galactic conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Separatists. The series was created by George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Animation.

Premise

The series depicts major events of the Clone Wars through the perspectives of Jedi, clone troopers, politicians, and Separatist leaders. Its narrative expands the prequel-era conflict shown in the films.

Production and release

Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered in 2008 and ran in several phases, including a final seventh season released in 2020. It was produced by Lucasfilm Animation and associated with Cartoon Network, Netflix, and Disney+.

Relationship to the Star Wars timeline

The series is part of the Star Wars prequel-era continuity and is set after Attack of the Clones and before Revenge of the Sith. It sits within a broader group of Clone Wars-related films, series, books, comics, and games.

Key facts

  • The series was created by George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Animation.
  • It is set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
  • The story centers on the Clone Wars, a three-year conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Separatists.
  • The series originally aired on Cartoon Network and later returned with additional episodes on Netflix and Disney+.
  • It introduced or expanded several prominent Star Wars characters, including Ahsoka Tano.
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Canadian context

The series aired internationally and is widely available in Canada through Star Wars distribution platforms and streaming services, making it familiar to Canadian audiences interested in franchise television.

Frequently asked questions

What is Star Wars: The Clone Wars?
It is an animated Star Wars television series about the Clone Wars, a galactic war between the Galactic Republic and the Separatists.
When is the series set?
It is set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
Who created it?
George Lucas created the series.
When did it first air?
It premiered on October 3, 2008.
When did it end?
Its final episode was released on May 4, 2020.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Clone_Wars
    Supports: Created by George Lucas; produced by Lucasfilm Animation; set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith; characters and premise.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clone_Wars
    Supports: The Clone Wars as a fictional three-year conflict between the Galactic Republic and Separatists; broader Star Wars timeline context.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458290/
    Supports: Series identification and premiere date.
  4. Wookieepedia — https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Clone_Wars
    Supports: Original run details including Cartoon Network, Netflix, and Disney+; season range.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Clone_Wars_(film)
    Supports: The 2008 film served as a pilot to the television series and established the series' launch context.