Resting Lich Face posted:

Narrative integrity. Watching in release order for the first two movies preserves the "I am your father reveal" then you dip back in (in-universe) time into the prequels for episode 2 and 3 to get the Vader backstory before popping back into the original trilogy for the thrilling, furry conclusion in episode 6. Oh and Disney made a couple supposed "main series" movies that take place afterward, those are 7, 8, and the upcoming 9.

Here's a very in-depth article from the nerd who came up with this poo poo https://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/

As a massive loving Star Wars nerd I give it my endorsement.