A brand-new trailer forAndorseason 2 was just released byStar Wars, and it is finally givingStar Warsaudiences a story 48 years in the making.Andorseason 2is the next to be released ofStar Wars’upcoming TV shows, and there is significant interest in seeing where this story goes next. Based onAndorseason 2’s place in theStar Warstimeline, the second and final installment of the show will run right up until the beginning ofRogue One: A Star Wars Story, and this brand-new trailer reveals just how action-packed that will be.

The trailer, posted toStar Wars’official X account, depicts the Rebel efforts to take down the Empire with everything they have—finally showing us the birth of the Rebel Alliance. At the end of the trailer, Cassian Andor himself can be heard saying,“Welcome to the Rebellion.”

Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) piloting a ship in Andor Season 2 trailer

This thrillingly means that the birth of the Rebel Alliance is finally about to be shown on screen for the first time inStar Warsmovies and TV shows.

What This New Trailer Means For Andor Season 2

This Second Season Is About To Reveal So Much More About The Rebellion

Star Warshas of course depicted different points in the Rebellion before, not only (most obviously) with the original trilogy but also in shows likeStar Wars Rebels. However,Andorseason 2 is about to show Rebel cells coming together in a whole new way, finally giving viewers a look at the true birth of the Rebel Alliance. This is going to inform so much oftheStar Warstimeline, especially becauseAndorhas always had a much more boots-on-the-ground focus than otherStar Warsshows and movies.

It will also be interesting to see how these major players, such as Cassian, Mon Mothma, and Saw Gerrera, come together, particularly given Saw’s extremism compared with Mon Mothma’s more political approach. Even knowing howRogue One: A Star Warsstory ends (and what happens to the Empire), it will be so exciting to see how exactly these events play out in brand-new detail. Both this trailer and the firstAndorseason 2 trailerhave also made it clear thatthis season will be all about revolution, rebellion, and being willing to give everything to this fight.

Cassian Andor on Yavin 4 in the Andor Season 2 trailer

Star Wars' Best TV Show Is Back: Every Clue & Reveal Just Teased For Andor Season 2

Star Wars recent livestream took a look back at Andor season 1 with special guests…while also featuring some exciting teases and clues for season 2.

Andorseason 2 is also perfectly primed to finally depict the Ghorman Massacre—a major Legends event—on theStar Warsscreen for the very first time. This was a horrific incident during the Dark Times, wherein the Empire attacked and killed peaceful protesters on the planet Ghorman. This would ultimately become a catalyst for Mon Mothma to be more outspoken, publicly decrying Emperor Palpatine and the Imperial regime—making it a perfect fit forAndorseason 2.

Andor Seasoon 2 official poster

Andorseason 2 is also perfectly primed to finally depict the Ghorman Massacre.

Our Take On The New Andor Season 2 Trailer

This Is Sure To Be A Brilliant Addition To Star Wars

I personally cannot wait to see all that transpires in the second season ofAndor. I am a massive fan of the Skywalker Saga, andthe Skywalker family treecomprises many of my favorite characters, but there’s something especially exciting about the unique story this show is telling. In many ways,Andorfeels like a perfect representation of George Lucas' original messaging forStar Wars.

It’s also been a long time coming to see how exactly all of this comes together, and I trust entirely in the creative minds behindAndorseason 2 to stick the landing. With just a little under a month left to go beforeAndorseason 2 releases, I couldn’t be more excited for this show to premiere. As this new trailer makes clear,Andorseason 2 has so much to reveal toStar Warsaudiences, especially pertaining to the birth of the Rebel Alliance.