- "If you thought 2015 was a good year to be a Star Wars fan, wait until you see what’s in store in the coming months. Here's where the fun begins in 2016."
- ―StarWars.com Team
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first stand-alone film in the Star Wars franchise, opened in North America on December 16, 2016.
The following is a list of events in 2016 related to Star Wars.
- Wookieepedia:Sources/Canon/General#2016 - Jan done
- Wookieepedia:Sources/CardSets#2016 - Jan done
- Wookieepedia:Appearances/Canon#2016
- Wookieepedia:Sources/Web/2016
History
January
- "The Force Awakens officially overtakes Avatar's $760.5 million box-office record as the highest-grossing film in U.S. history, just 20 days after its release."
- ―Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition
The novel Star Wars: The Force Awakens was published.
- 1 – Lerner Publishing Group publishes Star Wars: The Force Awakens - The Official Collector's Edition.[3]
- 1 – Scholastic Inc. publishes Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Head-to-Head.[4]
- 4 – StarWars.com publishes the article "The Del Rey Star Wars Covers of Ralph McQuarrie, Part 3."[5]
- 4 – Fantasy Flight Games publishes a preview for Bantha Rider Villain Pack, an expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault.[6]
- 5 – Del Rey publishes the hardcover version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a novelization of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens.[7]
- 5 – Marvel Comics publishes the paperback version of Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2 — Shadows and Secrets.[8]
- 5 – Golden Books publishes the eBook and hardcover versions of Star Wars: I Am a Droid.[9][10]
- 5 – Golden Books publishes the eBook and hardcover versions of Star Wars: I Am a Jedi.[11][12]
- 5 – Golden Books publishes the eBook and hardcover versions of Star Wars: I Am a Pilot.[13][14]
- 5 – StarWars.com publishes the article "Galaxy Wire: Stunning Star Wars: The Force Awakens Figures and More! - January 5, 2015."[15]
- 5 – StarWars.com publishes the article "The 10 Most Quotable Lines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens."[16]
- 5 – PlayStation YouTube channel releases the teaser trailer for Star Wars Pinball: The Force Awakens Pack.[17]
- 5 – Hasbro Inc. announces the inclusion of Rey in Monopoly: Star Wars.[18]
- 6 – Marvel Comics publishes the fourteenth issue of the Star Wars 2015 comic series.[19]
- 6 – De Agostini publishes the fifty-third issue of the Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon magazine.[20]
- 6 – The eBook version of Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2 — Shadows and Secrets is published by Marvel Comics.[21]
- 6 – The fifteenth issue of Star Wars: Darth Vader 2015 comic series is published by Marvel Comics.[22]
- 6 – Marvel Comics published the launch of the Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin comic series with Obi-Wan and Anakin 1.[23]
- 6 – StarWars.com publishes the article "6 Star Wars Things We're Looking Forward to in 2016."[24]
- 7 – StarWars.com publishes the article "Meet FN-2199, a.k.a. TR-8R: The Stormtrooper Behind the Meme."[25]
- 7 – StarWars.com publishes the article "Thank You: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Becomes the #1 Film of All-Time in the US."[26]
- 7 – Fantasy Flight Games announces Savage Spirits, a sourcebook for Star Wars: Force and Destiny, in their published article "Savage Spirits."[27]
- 8 – Fantasy Flight Games announces Galactic Ambitions, the fifth expansion for Star Wars: The Card Game, in their published article "Galactic Ambitions."[28]
- 12 – The paperback version of Star Wars Vol. 2: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon is published by Marvel Comics.[29]
- 12 – Zen Studios releases the trailers for the Might of the First Order and The Force Awakens tables for Star Wars Pinball.[30][31]
- 13 – The eBook version of Star Wars Vol. 2: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon is published by Marvel Comics.[32]
- 13 – De Agostini publishes the fifty-fourth issue of the Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon magazine.[33]
- 13 – De Agostini publishes the first issue of the Star Wars Helmet Collection magazine.[34]
- 15 – Blackstone Audio, Inc. and Disney–Lucasfilm Press publish the audiobook of Star Wars: The Force Awakens: A Junior Novel.[35]
- 16 – Adam Driver hosts Saturday Night Live and performs a sketch as Kylo Ren on Undercover Boss.[2]
- 19 – The paperback version of Star Wars: Lando is published by Marvel Comics.[36]
- 19 – The second issue of the Star Wars Jedi Master magazine is published by Titan Magazines.[37]
- 20 – The fifthteenth issue of the Star Wars 2015 comic series is published by Marvel Comics.[38]
- 20 – "A Princess on Lothal," the twelvth episode of the second season of the animated series Star Wars Rebels, airs.[39]
- 20 – The eBook version of Star Wars: Lando is published by Marvel Comics.[40]
- 20 – The fourteenth issue of the Star Wars Rebels magazine is published in German by Panini Verlag.[41]
- 20 – De Agostini publishes the fifty-fifth issue of the Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon magazine.[42]
- 27 – The tenth issue of Star Wars: Kanan comic series is published by Marvel Comics.[43]
- 27 – "The Protector of Concord Dawn," the thirteenth episode of the second season of the animated series Star Wars Rebels, airs.[39]
- 27 – The fourteenth issue of the Star Wars Rebels magazine is published in English by Egmont UK Ltd.[44]
- 27 – De Agostini publishes the fifty-sixth issue of the Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon magazine.[45]
- 27 – De Agostini publishes the second issue of the Star Wars Helmet Collection magazine.[46]
- 29 – Fantasy Flight Games publishes New Alliances, an expansion to Star Wars: The Card Game.[47]
- 2016-01-08:
Star Wars: The Ultimate Vinyl Collection Limited Edition Trailer on StarWars.com (backup link) - 2016-01-09: Star Wars Fantasy Flight Games Preview: January 2016 on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-09: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Red Carpet Sizzle Reel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-11: Princess Leia Arrives - A Princess on Lothal Preview | Star Wars Rebels on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-11: Collectibles from the Outer Rim: Kenner's Chewbacca Bandolier Strap! on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
- 2016-01-11: Star Wars Rebels Returns...with Princess Leia on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-12: 5 Iconic Star Wars Sound Effects and How They Were Made on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-12: Tricks, Traps, and Tractor Beams on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-13: Poll: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Showdown on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-13: Studying Skywalkers: Themes in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-14: It's Not Wise to Upset a Cookie: Finding Pepperidge Farm's Original Star Wars Molds and Engravings! on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
- 2016-01-14: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Receives 5 Oscar Nominations on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-14: World Building: Doug Chiang on Creating Sullust for Star Wars Battlefront - Exclusive Interview on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-15: Star Wars Rebels Season Two – Mid-Season Trailer (Official) on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-15: Bring the Galaxy to Life on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-15: Where Is the Rebel Base? on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-16: The Latest Intel on Topps' Star Wars Trading Cards on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-18: No Turning Back - A Princess on Lothal Preview | Star Wars Rebels on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-18: Powerful Allies on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-19: 5 Marvelous Moments in Marvel's Star Wars Comics on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-19: Assume Command on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-20: Rebels Recon #2.11: Inside "A Princess on Lothal" | Star Wars Rebels on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-20: Star Wars: Episode VIII to Open December 15, 2017 on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-20: "A Princess on Lothal" Episode Guide | Star Wars Rebels on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-20: "A Princess on Lothal" Concept Art Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-20: "A Princess on Lothal" Episode Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-20: "A Princess on Lothal" Trivia Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-20: Prepare for Ground Assault on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-21: Poe Dameron Takes Flight on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-21: Settle a Score – The Protector of Concord Dawn Preview | Star Wars Rebels on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-21: Quiz: Are You More Ezra or Kanan? on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-21: The Imperial March on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-22: Star Wars 101: The Jedi on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
- 2016-01-22: The Ultimate Power in the Galaxy on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-25: A-wing Escape - The Protector of Concord Dawn Preview | Star Wars Rebels on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-25: American Cinematographer's New Star Wars Issue – Exclusive Preview! on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
- 2016-01-25: Collectibles from the Outer Rim: West End Games Miniatures on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
- 2016-01-25: From "Blast That X-wing!" to "Traitor!": The Voices of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-26: 8 Things to Look (and Listen) for in Star Wars: The Force Awakens on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-26: R2-A6 Garlic Bacon Dip for National Corn Chip Day on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: Mandalorian Standoff - The Protector of Concord Dawn Preview | Star Wars Rebels on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-27: Rebels Recon #2.12: Inside "The Protector of Concord Dawn" | Star Wars Rebels on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-27: Studying Skywalkers: Kanan and Hera's Character Growth in Star Wars Rebels Season Two on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: "The Protector of Concord Dawn" Episode Guide | Star Wars Rebels on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: "The Protector of Concord Dawn" Concept Art Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: "The Protector of Concord Dawn" Episode Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: "The Protector of Concord Dawn" Trivia Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: Cast Your Vote on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: Open Briefing on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: System Open Spoils on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: The X-Wing™ System Open Series on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-27: Your Invitation to the Capital on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-28: A Reunion - Legends of the Lasat Preview | Star Wars Rebels on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 2016-01-28: Fully Operational Fandom: An Interview with Super Star Wars Collector Barrie Ho on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-28: Poll: Who is the Best Jedi? on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 2016-01-28: FFG Is Coming to AdeptiCon on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-29: The Spice Trade on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- 2016-01-29: Where in the Galaxy Are the Worlds of Star Wars: The Force Awakens? on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
February
The browser game Star Wars: Yoda's Jedi Training was released for free online.
- 2 – Death Star Battle published.
- 2 – Rolling with BB-8! published.
- 2 – Star Wars Insider 163 published.
- 3 – Obi-Wan and Anakin 2 published.
- 3 – "Legends of the Lasat" airs on Disney XD.
- 4 – Lead by Example published.
- 10 – Darth Vader (2015) 16 published.
- 10 – "The Call" airs on Disney XD.
- 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 – 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.
- 1 – Star Wars: The Original Trilogy – A Graphic Novel published.
- 2 – Darth Vader (2015) 17 published.
- 2 – "Shroud of Darkness" airs on Disney XD.
- 8 – 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.
- 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.
- 1 – Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens released in digital HD and on Disney Movies.
- 3 – Erik Bauersfeld dies.
- 5 – Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens released on DVD and Blu-ray.
- 5 – The Force Awakens storybook published.
- 5 – The Force Awakens Read-Along Storybook and CD published.
- 5 – "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.
- 5 – Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic Vol. 2 published.
- 5 – Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded published.
- 6 – Marvel Comics's ongoing series Star Wars: Poe Dameron launched with the publication of Poe Dameron 1.
- 7 – 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 – Trouble: Star Wars: The Mandalorian Edition
- 27 – "Rey Strikes Back" aired.
May
Claudia Gray's Bloodline was published.
- 1 – Follow the Force published.
- 3 – Bloodline published.
- 3 – Star Wars Insider 165 published.
- 3 – Ultimate Factivity Collection: LEGO Star Wars published.
- 4 – Poe Dameron 2 published.
- 4 – "Attack of the Conscience" aired.
- 5 – Star Wars: Dot to Dot published.
- 5 – 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) 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.
- 2 – Star Wars: Battle Stations Activity Book and Model published.
- 2 – Star Wars: Smuggler's Starship Activity Book and Model published.
- 2 – Savage Spirits published.
- 7 – Finn's Mission published.
- 7 – The Adventures of BB-8 published.
- 8 – Poe Dameron 3 published.
- 8 – 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.
- 1 – Star Wars Day-at-a-Time Calendar 2017 published.
- 5 – Ultimate Sticker Collection: Star Wars Rebels: Deadly Battles published.
- 5 – Star Wars Rebels: Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter! published.
- 6 – Poe Dameron 4 published.
- 6 – 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.
- 1 – "The Kyber Saber Crystal Chase" premiered on Disney XD.
- 2 – Ultimate Sticker Collection: Star Wars: Vile Villains published.
- 2 – Chaos at the Castle published.
- 4 – Fantasy Flight Games publishes Star Wars: The Force Awakens Beginner Game.[48]
- 8 – "The Maker of Zoh" premiered on Disney XD.
- 9 – 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.
- 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.
September
Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow airs, beginning the show's third season.
- 1 – Star Wars: Build a Scene: Build Papercraft Scenes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away published.
- 1 – You've Never Heard of the Millennium Falcon? published.
- 6 – Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones hardcover published.
- 6 – Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, Updated and Expanded Edition published.
- 6 – Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Star Wars Little Golden Book published.
- 6 – Star Wars Insider 168 published.
- 7 – Poe Dameron 6 published.
- 8 – 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.
- 29 – Clue: Star Wars
- 30 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story edition of Force Friday featuring the initial release Rogue One toys and merchandise.
- 30 – Star Wars: Rogue One action figures.
- ?? – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 21 published.
October
Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy is published.
- 1 – "The Holocrons of Fate" airs on Disney XD.
- 1 – ARC-170 Expansion Pack released.
- 1 – Protectorate Starfighter Expansion Pack released.
- 1 – Shadow Caster Expansion Pack released.
- 1 – Special Forces TIE Expansion Pack released.
- 1 – Ian Liston dies.
- 4 – The Amazing Book of Star Wars published.
- 8 – "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.[49]
- 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.
- 1 – Poe Dameron: Flight Log published.
- 1 – Trapped in the Death Star! published.
- 1 – Star Wars: Aliens and Ships of the Galaxy published.
- 1 – Luke and the Lost Jedi Temple published.
- 2 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 22 published.
- 3 – Star Wars: Galactic Atlas published.
- 5 – "Imperial Supercommandos" airs on Disney XD.
- 9 – Poe Dameron 8 published.
- 9 – 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.[50][51]
- 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 (right) passed away at age 60.
- 2 – Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne released.
- 3 – "An Inside Man" airs on Disney XD.
- 6 – Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 4 — End of Games published
- 6 – Leia and the Great Island Escape published.
- 7 – Marvel Comics's ongoing series Star Wars: Doctor Aphra launched with the publication of Doctor Aphra (2016) 1.
- 7 – Star Wars: Poe Dameron Vol. 1 — Black Squadron published.
- 8 – Friends Like These published.
- 9 – 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.[52]
- 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.
Unknown
- ?? – Workman Publishing publishes Star Wars Origami: 11 Amazing Paper Folding Projects from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.... Characters.[53]
- ?? – Workman Publishing publishes Star Wars Origami: 11 Amazing Paper Folding Projects from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.... Spacecraft.[source?]
- ?? – DK Publishing publishes Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith.[source?]
- ?? – DK Publishing publishes Star Wars: Complete Vehicles.[source?]
Births and deaths
January
- 27 – Bill E. Martin dies.
- 28 – Paul Kantner dies.
February
- 3 – Joe Alaskey dies.
- 9 – Alethea McGrath dies.
- 14 – Drewe Henley dies.
- 17 – Ray West dies.
March
- 17 – Larry Drake dies.
Notes and references
- ↑
6 Star Wars Things We're Looking Forward to in 2016 on StarWars.com (January 6, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition
- ↑
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: the Official on Lerner Publishing Group (backup link archived on August 5, 2020)
- ↑
Star Wars The Force Awakens Head-To-Head on Amazon.com (backup link)
- ↑ The Del Rey Star Wars Covers of Ralph McQuarrie, Part 3 by John Scoleri on StarWars.com (January 4, 2016) (original link is obsolete)
- ↑ Into the Jundland Wastes on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (January 4, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ The Force Awakens (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (original link is obsolete)
- ↑ Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2: Shadows and Secrets on Barnes & Noble's official website (backup link)
- ↑ I Am a Droid (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ I Am a Droid (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ I Am a Jedi (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ I Am a Jedi (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ I Am a Pilot (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ I Am a Pilot (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Galaxy Wire: Stunning Star Wars: The Force Awakens Figures and More! - January 5, 2015 on StarWars.com (January 5, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ The 10 Most Quotable Lines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Bryan Young on StarWars.com (January 5, 2016) (original link is obsolete)
- ↑ Star Wars Pinball: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer | PS4, PS3, PS Vita on the ZenStudios YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- ↑ Hasbro (@Hasbro) on Twitter (post on January 5, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ STAR WARS #14 VDWN on Previews World's official website (backup link)
- ↑ The second issue of the De Agostini weekly magazine Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon was set to be published on January 14, 2015, according to De Agostini Publishing: Build the Millennium Falcon Magazine & Model by Chris Wyman on TheForce.net (January 8, 2015) (backup link archived on November 6, 2016). Therefore, Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 53 was published around January 6, 2016.
- ↑ Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 2: Shadows and Secrets on Barnes & Noble's official website (backup link)
- ↑ DARTH VADER #15 VDWN on Previews World's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Obi-Wan and Anakin (2016) #1 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- ↑ 6 Star Wars Things We're Looking Forward to in 2016 on StarWars.com (January 6, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ Meet FN-2199, A.K.A. TR-8R: The Stormtrooper Behind the Meme on StarWars.com (January 7, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ Thank You: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Becomes the #1 Film of All-Time in the US} on StarWars.com (January 7, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ Savage Spirits on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (January 7, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ Galactic Ambitions on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (January 8, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ STAR WARS VOL. 2: SHOWDOWN ON THE SMUGGLER'S MOON on Amazon.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars™ Pinball: Might of the First Order Table Trailer on the ZenStudios YouTube channel (January 12, 2016) (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- ↑ Star Wars™ Pinball: The Force Awakens™ Table Trailer on the ZenStudios YouTube channel (January 12, 2016) (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- ↑ Star Wars Vol. 2: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon on Barnes & Noble's official website (backup link)
- ↑ The second issue of the De Agostini weekly magazine Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon was set to be published on January 14, 2015, according to De Agostini Publishing: Build the Millennium Falcon Magazine & Model by Chris Wyman on TheForce.net (January 8, 2015) (backup link archived on November 6, 2016). Therefore, Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 54 was published around January 13, 2016.
- ↑ Star Wars Helmets Collection Announcement on Jedi News (backup link archived on July 7, 2023) states that Star Wars Helmet Collection began publication on January 13, 2016, and per the subscription listing on De Agostini's website, new issues were published every two weeks. Therefore, it can be determined that Star Wars Helmet Collection 1 was published on January 13, 2016.
- ↑ Star wars: The Force Awakens (A Junior Novel) on Amazon.com ([20231228142617 backup link])
- ↑ Star Wars: Lando on Barnes & Noble's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Jedi Master Magazine on Titan Magazines' official website (original site is defunct)
- ↑ STAR WARS #1 on Previews World's official website (backup link)
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 "Star Wars Rebels: Season Two Episode Guide" — Star Wars Insider 169
- ↑ Star Wars: Lando on Barnes & Noble's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars - Rebels - Magazin 14 on Panini's official German website (backup link)
- ↑ The second issue of the De Agostini weekly magazine Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon was set to be published on January 14, 2015, according to De Agostini Publishing: Build the Millennium Falcon Magazine & Model by Chris Wyman on TheForce.net (January 8, 2015) (backup link archived on November 6, 2016). Therefore, Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 55 was published around January 20, 2016.
- ↑ Kanan - The Last Padawan (2015) #10 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Rebels Magazine 14 (English version)
- ↑ The second issue of the De Agostini weekly magazine Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon was set to be published on January 14, 2015, according to De Agostini Publishing: Build the Millennium Falcon Magazine & Model by Chris Wyman on TheForce.net (January 8, 2015) (backup link archived on November 6, 2016). Therefore, Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 56 was published around January 27, 2016.
- ↑ Star Wars Helmets Collection Announcement on Jedi News (backup link archived on July 7, 2023) states that Star Wars Helmet Collection began publication on January 13, 2016, and per the subscription listing on De Agostini's website, new issues were published every two weeks. Therefore, it can be determined that Star Wars Helmet Collection 2 was published on January 27, 2016.
- ↑ The Spice Trade on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (January 29, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ Who Will You Become? on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (August 3, 2016) (backup link)
- ↑ Michael Massee, 64, Screen Villain Haunted by the Accidental Death of Brandon Lee, Dies by Daniel E. Slotnik, published by NYTimes on The New York Times (October 27, 2016) (backup link archived on October 27, 2021)
- ↑ Characters Collide in Star Wars: Destiny from Fantasy Flight Games - Exclusive! on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Embrace your Destiny on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Gareth Edwards and Gary Whitta Onboard for Star Wars Stand-Alone Film on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Origami Characters. 11 Amazing Paper-folding Projects from a Galaxy Far Far Away on AbeBooks (backup link archived on December 26, 2023)
