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Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars (2014) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2014 · 51 mins · English
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Directed by
Sue Perrotto
Starring
Simon Pegg, Jim Cummings, John Michael Higgins, Nick Jameson, Kevin Michael Richardson, Dee Bradley Baker

Episode IVa: May the Ferb Be with You Phineas and Ferb become the galaxy’s unlikeliest last hope when they must return the Death Star plans to the Rebel Alliance.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars (2014) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Perry steals Death Star plans from Imperial Corporate Offices

    Perry the Rebelpus bursts into the Imperial Corporate Offices and scales security to seize a disc that contains the Death Star plans. He acts with speed and cunning, coordinating a quick rendezvous with Leia’s ship before anyone realizes what happened. The mission kickstarts the alliance against the Empire.

    When
    Opening sequence
    Where
    Imperial Corporate Offices
  2. Phineas and Ferb live a quiet moisture-farmer life on Tatooine

    Phineas and Ferb enjoy a peaceful, routine life as moisture farmers with their parents on Tatooine. They savor normalcy, unaware that a galaxy-spanning conflict is about to pull them in. This tranquility contrasts with the brewing rebellion.

    When
    Background / Preceding
    Where
    Tatooine
  3. Leia’s ship pursued; disc hidden in R2-D2

    Darth Vader’s Star Destroyer closes in on Leia’s Rebel ship, forcing Leia to stash the critical disc inside R2-D2. The chase intensifies as the Empire seeks to reclaim the plans. R2-D2 becomes the key piece in the unfolding gambit.

    When
    Pursuit begins
    Where
    Space near Leia's ship
  4. Stormtroopers chase droids and Candace reports rebels

    A trio of stormtroopers—Candace Flynn, Baljeet Rai, and Buford Van Stomm—chase after the droids. Candace attempts to report the Rebels but is brushed off by her commanding officer, revealing internal cracks in Imperial discipline. The pursuit escalates the tension between the Empire and the fledgling rebellion.

    When
    Pursuit
    Where
    Spaceport / on mission
  5. R2-D2 and C-3PO escape; Perry tags along

    R2-D2 and C-3PO slip into an escape pod, while the stormtroopers decide to pursue them in a second pod. Perry secretly tags along, hitching a ride into the danger and setting up future confrontations. The escape marks a chaotic entry into the larger chase.

    When
    Escape from Death Star
    Where
    Escape pods
  6. Darthenshmirtz arrives on the Death Star with a new Sith-powered invention

    Heinz Darthenshmirtz arrives at the Death Star with his robotic aide Norm-3PO and unveils a contraption that would siphon Force power. The invention promises to tilt the balance of power toward Sith leadership. The ominous device foreshadows the danger ahead.

    When
    Arrival / reveal
    Where
    Death Star
  7. Jawas capture droids; Perry escapes with R2-D2

    The droids are snagged by Jawas and sold to Owen Lars, but Perry slips away with R2-D2. This unexpected alliance pulls Perry into the core Rebel struggle while leaving the Empire frustrated. The path toward Obi-Wan's guidance is set in motion.

    When
    Early
    Where
    Tatooine / Jawas market
  8. Obi-Wan offers transport; R2-D2 leaves; disc ends up with Phineas and Ferb

    Phineas and Ferb meet Obi-Wan Kenobi and consider a ride, but R2-D2 presses on. A collision with Perry’s vehicle sends the Death Star disc into Phineas and Ferb’s back seat, entangling them in the larger conflict. The brothers unknowingly become carriers of the most coveted plans.

    When
    Confluence
    Where
    Mos Eisley / space
  9. Blatto uncovers the disc contains Death Star plans in Mos Eisley

    In Mos Eisley, Blatto—Watto’s son—helps reveal that the disc actually contains the Death Star plans. The revelation confirms the disc’s importance and intensifies the chase as factions seek to control its power. The Rebel cause gains a new, unlikely ally.

    When
    Discovery
    Where
    Mos Eisley
  10. Chase through the spaceport as the Falcon departs; Phineas and Ferb dive deeper

    Candace, Baljeet, and Buford close in on the brothers, triggering a tense chase through the spaceport. They narrowly miss R2-D2’s departure on the Millennium Falcon with Luke, Obi-Wan, Han Solo, and Chewbacca. The chase pulls Phineas and Ferb deeper into the wider galactic struggle.

    When
    Chase
    Where
    Mos Eisley spaceport
  11. Isabella joins the Rebels; planning transport

    Isabella Garcia-Shapiro, captain of the Centennial Chihuahua and rival to Han Solo, arrives and offers to transport the boys. After a frank talk with Han and Chewbacca, she shifts to support the Rebel cause, while Candace, Baljeet, and Buford are redirected back toward the Death Star.

    When
    Turning point
    Where
    Mos Eisley / Rebel space
  12. Final confrontation and Sith-inator destruction

    The Sith-inator is destroyed, restoring Ferb to normal and allowing the group—now joined by Baljeet and Buford—to race toward the departing stormtrooper transport. Perry carries a carbonite-encased Darthenshmirtz as the Rebels press their assault. The balance of power shifts in the Rebel favor.

    When
    Final confrontation
    Where
    Death Star
  13. Death Star falls; Candace learns family truth; Isabella rescues group

    The Death Star begins its catastrophic destruction as a flash of truth ripples through Candace—Phineas is her baby brother and Ferb is their mother's partner. Isabella returns in time to rescue the group, and the Firestar Girls coordinate civilian evacuations. Darthenshmirtz escapes in a small pod, while Perry heads to Yavin to join the celebratory mood.

    When
    Destruction / Aftermath
    Where
    Death Star / space
  14. Rebel celebration and Isabella's kiss

    The Rebels celebrate their victory with a dance party as the galaxy begins to heal. Isabella shares a kiss with Phineas, marking a moment of peace and possible romance amid the chaos. The galaxy looks toward a fragile future with hope.

    When
    End celebration
    Where
    Yavin / Rebel base

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:34

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Timeline questions answered

Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars (2014): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why are Candace, Baljeet, and Buford working for the Empire?

In this crossover, Candace, Baljeet, and Buford are Imperial stormtroopers pursuing the Rebel droids. Candace tries to report the Rebels' actions to her commanding officer but gets brushed off, showing her eagerness to prove herself to the Empire. The trio pursues R2-D2 and C-3PO in an escape pod, hoping to reclaim the Death Star plans and demonstrate their worth to the regime.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes establish their Imperial roles before their eventual switch to the Rebel side.

  • candace
  • baljeet
  • buford
  • stormtroopers
  • empire
  • imperial
Q2

How do Phineas and Ferb end up with the Death Star plans?

After R2-D2 leaves Obi-Wan Kenobi's transport, a collision occurs between Obi-Wan's vehicle and Perry's ride. This sends the Death Star disc accidentally into Phineas and Ferb's back seat. The brothers discover its significance and decide to return it to R2-D2, unknowingly entangling themselves in the galactic conflict.

Foreshadowing: Perry's earlier escape with R2-D2 sets up this chain of events.

  • death star plans
  • disc
  • phineas
  • ferb
  • mos eisley
Q3

Why does Ferb turn to the dark side?

Ferb senses through the Force that Perry is in danger and leaves Phineas and Isabella to rescue him. He travels to Darthenshmirtz's lair and is captured and encased in carbonite. This sacrifice appears to temporarily alter him, turning his gaze toward darker Sith-like powers and causing his eyes to develop a startling yellow iris, mirroring Anakin Skywalker's transformation.

Foreshadowing: Ferb's Force sensitivity is hinted at earlier when he and Phineas seek Obi-Wan's guidance.

  • ferb
  • dark side
  • transformation
  • sith
  • carbonite
  • force
Q4

What is the Sith-inator and how does it work?

Darthenshmirtz creates the Sith-inator, an invention designed to grant him Sith power beyond Darth Vader's formidable reach. The device would siphon Force energy from Darth Vader's trash to power itself. During the final confrontation, the Sith-inator is destroyed, which restores Ferb to normal and tips the balance in the Rebels' favor.

Foreshadowing: Darthenshmirtz's arrival at the Death Star reveals his plan to siphon Force energy.

  • sith-inator
  • darthenshmirtz
  • force
  • Sith power
  • invention
Q5

What does Candace learn about her family at the end?

While stranded on the Death Star, Candace discovers a surprising truth: Phineas is actually her baby brother, and Ferb is their mother's new partner in a shared life. This revelation comes moments before the Death Star's catastrophic destruction, adding a layer of family complexity to the adventure.

Foreshadowing: The family dynamic between Phineas and Candace mirrors their original show relationship.

  • candace
  • phineas
  • family
  • revelation
  • baby brother
  • ferb
Q6

Why does Isabella decide to help the Rebels?

Isabella Garcia-Shapiro captains the Centennial Chihuahua and initially rivals Han Solo. After a frank conversation with Han and Chewbacca about the Rebel cause, she shifts her stance and agrees to transport Phineas and Ferb. Later, after traveling to Yavin with the Death Star plans, she encourages Han to return to the fight and fully rejoins the Rebel cause.

Foreshadowing: Her initial rivalry with Han sets up their eventual cooperation.

  • isabella
  • rebels
  • centennial chihuahua
  • han solo
  • rebel cause
Q7

How does Perry fit into the Star Wars universe?

Perry the Rebelpus serves as a Rebel agent in this crossover. He bursts into the Imperial Corporate Offices, steals the Death Star plans, and coordinates with Leia's ship. Throughout the movie, he secretly trails the droids, eventually reuniting with Phineas and Ferb on the Death Star before helping the Rebels destroy the battle station.

Foreshadowing: Perry's opening mission establishes his Rebel allegiance from the start.

  • perry
  • rebelpus
  • rebel
  • death star plans
  • agent
Q8

What happens to Darthenshmirtz at the end of the movie?

Darthenshmirtz is encased in carbonite by Perry after the Sith-inator is destroyed. Perry then carries the carbonite-encased Darthenshmirtz away from the Death Star. Later, Darthenshmirtz escapes in a small escape pod while Perry heads to Yavin to join the celebration following the Death Star's fall.

Foreshadowing: His defeat is set up by the destruction of his Sith-inator invention.

  • darthenshmirtz
  • carbonite
  • escape pod
  • perry
  • defeat
Q9

How does the Centennial Chihuahua escape the tractor beam?

When the Chihuahua is captured in a tractor beam by the Death Star, Phineas and Isabella devise a clever ruse. They disguise the ship as a doughnut vendor, which fools the Imperial forces and allows the craft to escape. This clever plan enables them to continue their mission to deliver the Death Star plans.

Foreshadowing: Phineas's inventive problem-solving is established early in the movie.

  • centennial chihuahua
  • tractor beam
  • doughnut vendor
  • disguise
  • escape
Q10

What role does Blatto play in discovering the Death Star plans?

In Mos Eisley, Blatto, Watto's son, helps Phineas and Ferb uncover that the disc they possess actually contains the Death Star plans. This revelation confirms the disc's critical importance and intensifies the chase as multiple factions seek to control its power.

Foreshadowing: Blatto's knowledge of Mos Eisley and its dealings makes him a valuable ally.

  • blatto
  • watto
  • mos eisley
  • death star plans
  • discovery

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