The 50 Most Beautiful Shots of The Star Wars Franchise

From A New Hope to The Mandalorian, these are the live-action Star Wars cinematic universe’s most perfect frames.
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30. A New Hope – dir. George Lucas, DP Gilbert Taylor

29. Revenge of the Sith – dir. George Lucas, DP David Tattersall

28. The Last Jedi – dir. Rian Johnson, DP Steve Yedlin

27. The Empire Strikes Back – dir. Irvin Kershner, DP Peter Suschitzsky

26. Rogue One – dir. Gareth Edwards, DP Greig Fraser

25. The Phantom Menace – dir. George Lucas, DP David Tattersall

24. The Force Awakens – dir. J.J. Abrams, DP Daniel Mindel

23. Revenge of the Sith – dir. George Lucas, DP David Tattersall

22. The Empire Strikes Back – dir. Irvin Kershner, DP Peter Suschitzsky

21. The Mandalorian (“The Jedi”) – dir. Dave Filoni, DP Baz Idoine

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