Get ready to buckle up, Star Wars fans! Fresh episodes are set to land on Disney+, and the release schedule for The Acolyte has just been confirmed.
In what’s shaping up to be a more relaxed year for Star Wars on Disney+—with only three new projects debuting—The Acolyte will lead the charge into summer, offering fans their first-ever live-action glimpse into the High Republic era.
Set about a century before the galaxy far, far away we first met in 1999’s Episode I: The Phantom Menace, this new series will shine a spotlight on the Jedi at their peak, just as the Sith start to stir from the shadows. It’s a perfect time to explore the golden age of the Jedi, right before everything went spectacularly wrong.
Star Wars The Acolyte’s Disney+ release schedule confirmed
Disney+ has officially unveiled the release schedule for Star Wars: The Acolyte, the franchise’s next streaming exclusive. Initially teased for a broad Summer 2024 release, The Acolyte is now set to premiere on Tuesday, June 4. Fans can look forward to binge-watching the first two episodes right away, which will be available at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Subsequent episodes will drop weekly, every Tuesday at the same time. So far, only the first five episodes have been confirmed, but it’s anticipated that Episodes 6-8 will follow the same pattern, concluding the season on July 16. Mark your calendars and prepare your popcorn—Star Wars: The Acolyte is about to take over your Tuesday nights!
The confirmed release dates for The Acolyte are as follows, with each episode premiering at 9 p.m. ET:
- Episode 1 & 2: June 4
- Episode 3: June 11
- Episode 4: June 18
- Episode 5: June 25
Prepare for an intergalactic adventure every Tuesday night as The Acolyte unfolds its story on Disney+!
What will happen in The Acolyte?
The Acolyte is set to dive deep into the Star Wars universe, focusing on an ex-Jedi padawan, portrayed by Amandla Stenberg. Teaming up with her former master, she embarks on a mission to investigate a series of crimes, unraveling secrets about the Sith along the way.
In a surprising twist, a recent trailer reveals that Stenberg will play two separate characters in the show, hinting at a major plot twist involving the villain in this High Republic-era saga.
Fans are buzzing with rumors that Darth Plagueis, whose name was intriguingly mentioned in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, might finally make an appearance. This could add a rich layer of history to the Dark Side of the Force.
The Acolyte will also feature a record-setting number of Jedi, promising more action than ever on Disney+. With this influx of Jedi, the series aims to deliver epic battles and intense lightsaber duels, taking the action up a notch from predecessors like The Mandalorian and Andor. Buckle up, Star Wars aficionados, this one’s going to be a wild ride!
