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Where does Episode IV: A New Hope fit in Star Wars?

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  1. THE REBELLION ERA
  2. 1 BBYRogue One: A Star Wars StoryRogue One: A Star Wars StoryMOVIE
  3. 1 BBY – 0 ABYEpisode IV: A New Hope
    You are here · Stop 39 of 63Episode IV: A New Hope
  4. 3 ABYEpisode V: The Empire Strikes BackEpisode V: The Empire Strikes BackMOVIE

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When does Episode IV: A New Hope take place in the Star Wars universe?

The movie takes place between 1 BBY and 0 ABY, making it the calendar's starting point

Why watch Episode IV: A New Hope at this point in the timeline?

Because this is where it falls chronologically