There are a few things you need to watch before Andor Season 2 premieres. However, you can get by without binging every Star Wars movie and TV show. Of course, the more familiar you are with the franchise, the more you’ll get out of the series. But you can catch up very quickly if you’re just trying to experience Cassian Andor’s story.

What should I watch before Andor Season 2?

At the bare minimum, you should watch the first season of Andor before viewing Season 2. You’ll see Cassian’s transformation from a provincial scrounger to a skilled Rebel operative. You’ll follow him as he navigates Imperial bureaucracy, forms risky alliances with dissidents, and faces moral dilemmas in prison work camps. Watching how he scouts out safe routes, earns trust within Luthen Rael’s cell, and directly confronts officers like Dedra Meero will give you the context you need when season 2 opens on new missions.

After that, you should check out Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This film completes Cassian’s journey and shows the ultimate outcome of his sacrifices. Knowing how this mission ends makes the start of season 2 more poignant since you understand the irreversible steps Cassian has already taken.

If you want to see the fruits of Cassian’s labor, you should check out Star Wars: Episode 4 – A New Hope. While he’s dead by the time Luke Skywalker makes his fateful journey to the Alderaan System, you’ll see just how vital the mission to Scarif was and get a chance to appreciate his sacrifice.

If you have extra time, you might revisit the Star Wars Rebels episodes featuring Saw Gerrera: “Ghosts of Geonosis” and “In the Name of the Rebellion.” These highlight his guerrilla tactics and ideological clashes that echo Cassian’s own rebellion.