New episodes of Star Wars stories are coming to Disney+ as the schedule of episode release dates for The Acolyte was confirmed.
As part of a lighter year for Star Wars on Disney+ with only three new projects being released, The Acolyte will kick off the summer with the first-ever look at the High Republic era in live-action.
The High Republic era begins about a century before the events of 1999's Episode I: The Phantom Menace, spotlighting the Jedi at the height of their powers while the Sith first emerge in this series.
The Acolyte's Disney+ Release Schedule Confirmed
Disney+ confirmed the official release date schedule for Star Wars' The Acolyte, the franchise's next streaming exclusive.
After first being primed for a broad Summer 2024 release, The Acolyte is officially confirmed to debut on Tuesday, June 4. The first two episodes will be available to stream that day on Disney+ at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Episodes will then be released weekly every Tuesday at the same time, although only the first five episodes were confirmed. It is expected that Episodes 6-8 will follow suit the following Tuesdays, meaning the season will end on July 16.
The confirmed release dates for The Acolyte are as follows, with each episode premiering at 9 p.m. ET:
- Episode 1 - Tuesday, June 4
- Episode 2 - Tuesday, June 4
- Episode 3 - Tuesday, June 11
- Episode 4 - Tuesday, June 18
- Episode 5 - Tuesday, June 25
What Will Happen in The Acolyte?
The Acolyte will focus on an ex-Jedi padawan, played by Amandla Stenberg, who teams up with her former master to investigate a string of crimes, uncovering secrets about the Sith in the process.
A recent trailer shows that Stenberg is confirmed to play two separate characters in this show, bringing a major twist to the villain for this High Republic-era adventure.
Rumors hinted that Darth Plagueis could finally be realized after his name was dropped in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, adding new depth to the Dark Side of the Force as its history is explored.
The series will also bring a record-setting number of Jedi into the equation, giving the Disney+ side of Star Wars more action than ever following shows like The Mandalorian and Andor.
The Acolyte will begin its run on Disney+ on Tuesday, June 4 with a two-episode premiere at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
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