Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003)
Genndy Tartakovsky's acclaimed animated micro-series brings the galaxy-spanning Clone Wars to vivid, kinetic life between Episodes II and III.
Star Wars: Clone Wars - Series Information
- Original Title: Star Wars: Clone Wars
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2005
- Created by: George Lucas, Genndy Tartakovsky et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (3 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 7, 2003 (United States - TV-Y7), November 7, 2003 (Brazil - 10), November 7, 2003 (Spain - 12), November 7, 2003 (South Korea - ALL)
- Networks: Cartoon Network
- Alternative Titles: Star Wars Clone Wars (FR), スター・ウォーズ／クローン大戦 (JP), Star Wars Clone Wars (US), Gwiezdne wojny: Wojny klonów (PL), מלחמת הכוכבים: מלחמות המשובטים (IL), 스타워즈 클론전쟁 2D (KR)
- Production Companies: Lucasfilm Ltd., Cartoon Network Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Star Wars: Clone Wars - Plot
During the Clone Wars, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi leads an assault on the planet Muunilinst, home of the Intergalactic Banking Clan; and his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, is appointed by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine to lead the Republic's space forces. Meanwhile, Separatist leader and Sith Lord Count Dooku takes in Force-sensitive gladiator Asajj Ventress as his Sith apprentice, and tasks her with eliminating Skywalker.
Star Wars: Clone Wars - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the Clone Wars unfold in Genndy Tartakovsky's iconic style:
Spread like fire, the Clone Wars have!
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Star Wars: Clone Wars - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- George Lucas
- Genndy Tartakovsky
- Henry Gilroy
Main Cast
- James Arnold Taylor
- Mat Lucas
- André Sogliuzzo
- Grey DeLisle
- Tom Kane
- Corey Burton
- Daran Norris
- Richard McGonagle
- Anthony Daniels
- Nick Jameson
Writers
- Darrick Bachman
- Genndy Tartakovsky
- Bryan Andrews
- Paul Rudish
Star Wars: Clone Wars - FAQs
Is Star Wars: Clone Wars canon in the Star Wars universe?
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) was officially declared non-canon by Lucasfilm in 2014 when the Star Wars Legends label was introduced. The 2008 CGI series Star Wars: The Clone Wars is considered the canonical depiction of the Clone Wars era within the official Star Wars timeline.
How does the 2003 series differ from the 2008 Clone Wars?
The 2003 series, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, uses a stylized 2D animation style with micro-episodes averaging just three minutes each. The 2008 CGI series features longer episodes and a more detailed narrative. Both cover the Clone Wars era but differ significantly in tone, style, and canonical status.
Where can you stream Star Wars: Clone Wars?
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) is available to stream on Disney Plus as part of its Star Wars content library. Availability may vary by region. You can check all current streaming options for your location via JustWatch.
Who are the main voice actors in this series?
The main voice cast includes James Arnold Taylor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mat Lucas as Anakin Skywalker, Grey DeLisle as Asajj Ventress, Tom Kane as Yoda, Corey Burton as Count Dooku, Richard McGonagle as General Grievous, and Anthony Daniels reprising his role as C-3PO.
What is Star Wars: Clone Wars about?
Set between Episodes II and III, the series follows Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi leading an assault on Muunilinst while Anakin Skywalker commands Republic space forces. Sith Lord Count Dooku trains assassin Asajj Ventress to eliminate Skywalker, escalating the galaxy-wide conflict.
When did Star Wars: Clone Wars first air?
Star Wars: Clone Wars premiered on November 7, 2003, on Cartoon Network in the United States. The series ran until 2005, spanning three seasons and 25 episodes in total, serving as a bridge between Star Wars: Episode II and Episode III.
Did Star Wars: Clone Wars win any awards?
Yes. Star Wars: Clone Wars won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program in 2004 and 2005. The series was widely praised for Genndy Tartakovsky's kinetic visual style and its faithful expansion of the Star Wars universe in an animated format.
How many seasons and episodes does this series have?
Star Wars: Clone Wars consists of 3 seasons and 25 episodes in total. Season 1 and Season 2 each contain 10 episodes, while Season 3 contains 5 episodes. There are also 5 special episodes. Each episode runs approximately 3 minutes in its original broadcast format.
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