In the context of TV and movies, the term "Canon" (often mistakenly spelled "Cannon") refers to the official and accepted storyline, events, characters, and details that make up the narrative of a specific universe or series. Essentially, it's what is considered "true" or "official" within the fictional world.Here are some examples across popular franchises:
1. Star Wars
The events of the movies (Episodes I–IX), shows like The Mandalorian, and books published after Disney acquired Lucasfilm are considered canon.
Older works like the "Expanded Universe" books (now called Legends) are no longer part of canon.
2. Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
The interconnected movies starting from Iron Man (2008) to the latest releases are considered MCU canon.
Marvel TV shows like WandaVision and Loki are also canon, while some older shows (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil on Netflix) are debated in terms of their canonical status.
3. Harry Potter / Wizarding World
The seven original books and the Fantastic Beasts movies are canon.
Many fans debate whether The Cursed Child play is fully canonical, as it diverges significantly in tone and content from the original series.
4. Doctor Who
The TV episodes are the primary canon, including classic and modern series.
Spin-offs (Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures) and some audio dramas by Big Finish are often considered canon but with less certainty.
5. Star Trek
The TV series (The Original Series, The Next Generation, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, etc.) and films are canon.
Novels and comics are typically not considered part of the Star Trek canon, although some elements have been incorporated into official works.
Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model
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