To be a Star Wars fan is to be in eternal conflict. That is to say, Star Wars fans are always mad for some reason or another—whether it's about independent contractors used to build the second Death Star, about the mass marketable cuteness of aliens, about Disney's attempts to make up for decades of lackluster representation in movies, a lush tapestry of plot holes, or simply about which film is the best one. Star Wars is a culture of debate, a culture of constant arguments—sometimes healthy and fun or sometimes toxic—about the subtle nuances of A Galaxy Far Far Away and the art of moviemaking and their place in our hearts.

There's no right answer and there's no wrong answer when it comes to ranking every Star Wars movie. Because—and this is very important to remember—they are movies that captured our imaginations as children and are powerful enough to linger still today, for better or worse. So with that, here's every Star Wars movie ranked from worst to best.