Star Wars’brand-new TV showStar Wars: Skeleton Crewhas just been released on Disney+, representing a new chapter forStar Wars’movies and TV shows.Details aboutSkeleton Crewhave long been shrouded in mystery, although a few facts were known going into today’s premiere. The show was already confirmed to be set during the New Republic Era oftheStar Warstimeline, and very early on, it was clear thatSkeleton Crew’scast of characterswould center on a group of children from an Earth-like planet lost in the galaxy.
Even some of the key details of the show remained unclear, though, including the true identity of Jude Law’s character, whose name (or, more accurately, one of his names) is Jod Na Nawood. There have been a number oftheories about Jude Law’sStar Warscharacter, but only time will tell who he really is.Skeleton Crew’stwo-episode premiere is now available on Disney+, and the additional 6 episodes will be released weekly on Tuesdays at 6 PM PT on Disney+.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Has Released Now On Disney+
Skeleton Crew Is Following Star Wars' Standard Release Pattern
Skeleton Crewis following in the footsteps of its live-actionStar WarsTV show predecessors, including, most recently,The AcolyteandAhsoka.The Acolyte, likeSkeleton Crew, began with a two-episode premiere and then was released weekly on Disney+, on Tuesdays at 6 PM PT. Another major similarity is thatThe Acolytepremiere was also shown in some theaters in the United States; the same is being done withSkeleton Crew.
Skeleton Crewis following in the footsteps of its live-actionStar WarsTV show predecessors.
Ahsokaalso had a two-episode premiere and then followed a weekly release schedule, although, even more curiously,Ahsokawas released a day earlier than was anticipated—as wasSkeleton Crew.Ahsokawas expected on August 23rd, 2023, but shortly before that date, the release was moved up to August 22nd, 2023. Likewise,Skeleton Crewwas expected on December 3rd, 2024, but it was moved to today, December 2nd. It’s unclear why this has happened multiple times, but it’s an interesting move byStar Wars.
Everything You Need To Watch Before Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
With Skeleton Crew now on the horizon, here’s all the Star Wars content you’ll want to watch to prepare yourself for the exciting adventure to come.
What To Expect From Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew Is Unexplored Territory—In More Ways Than One
The creators of the show have been clear thatSkeleton Crew’splace in theStar Warstimelinewas chosen very intentionally, based on the flexibility it gave the story.BecauseSkeleton Crewis set during the New Republic Era, the children are able to be lost without the Jedi immediately coming to their rescue. Rather, with the galaxy still trying to pick up the pieces following the fall of the Empire, the children really will be on their own—that is, until Jod Na Nawood comes across them.
This also givesSkeleton Crewthe wiggle room to explore a number of exciting concepts, including the threat of pirates and a hunt for treasure. While pirates have of course been part ofStar Warsfor years, they have yet to be so prominently featured in a show or movie. Given all of this, viewers should expect some thrilling new ideas and numerous surprises throughoutStar Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
