David Corenswet's Star Wars Watch Order is the Unexpected Twist We All Needed
So, let’s talk about something totally unexpected and honestly kind of delightful — David Corenswet, the new Superman in James Gunn’s DC Universe, just proved he’s not only suited to wear the cape but also fit to wield a lightsaber, metaphorically speaking. In a recent interview on Brittany Broski’s Royal Court , Corenswet casually dropped the fact that he’s a massive Star Wars fan — and not just a casual viewer, but a real-deal geek with a very particular take on how the saga should be introduced to newcomers.
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Now, the internet is buzzing because his chosen watch order isn’t your standard “chronological” or “release” lineup. Nope — Corenswet is a full-on advocate for the infamous Machete Order . For those unfamiliar, it goes like this: A New Hope , The Empire Strikes Back , The Phantom Menace , Attack of the Clones , Revenge of the Sith , and Return of the Jedi . That’s right — you bounce from the original trilogy to the prequels and then come full circle.
Why would anyone do this? Well, as Corenswet explains, it’s all about preserving one of the greatest cinematic twists of all time: the “I am your father” Vader bombshell in Empire Strikes Back . After that dramatic drop, the prequel films act as a giant flashback, revealing how Anakin became Darth Vader — making Return of the Jedi hit even harder with all that added emotional context. It’s a storytelling maneuver that emphasizes character arcs and mythic resonance, and honestly, it kind of works.
Interestingly, this version of the Machete Order is slightly different from Rod Hilton’s original take — Hilton skips The Phantom Menace entirely. Corenswet includes it, and good for him. Say what you will about midichlorians, but skipping Episode I means missing out on Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon, young Obi-Wan, and yes, even that Duel of the Fates music, which goes so hard.
And let’s be real — this kind of passion is what makes Corenswet even more likable. He’s stepping into one of the most iconic superhero roles of all time, yet still finds the time to share his love for another pop culture juggernaut. It’s geeky in the best way. It also tells us something deeper about his mindset as Superman. Corenswet said recently that James Gunn’s Superman is like “a comic book up on the big screen.” His approach to Star Wars
So if you're a long-time fan or someone looking to experience Star Wars in a fresh way, maybe give Corenswet’s version of the Machete Order a shot. It might just reframe the galaxy far, far away for you. And as for Corenswet himself? It’s clear the Force is strong with this one — and so is the cape.
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