The new trailer for The Acolyte is already generating plenty of buzz ahead of the Disney+ Star Wars series’ rapidly approaching debut. So, when exactly does The Acolyte come out?
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When Does Star Wars: The Acolyte Premiere on Disney+?
The Acolyte will make its two-episode premiere on Disney+ on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The show will then shift to a one-episode-per-week schedule for its six remaining installments. As such, The Acolyte‘s full release schedule shakes out as follows:
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024 – Episodes 1 and 2
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Episode 3
- Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – Episode 4
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024 – Episode 5
- Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Episode 6
- Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Episode 7
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – Episode 8
It’s worth noting, however, that neither Lucasfilm nor Disney+ have officially confirmed the release dates for The Acolyte Episodes 3-8, other than their weekly scheduling. This means that one or more of these episodes could drop slightly earlier or later than listed above, although this is highly unlikely. There’s also a precedent for Star Wars shows arriving earlier than advertised – remember Ahsoka Season 1’s bumped-up premiere? – however, Disney+ has generally favored Tuesday slots for its live-action programming. We’ll update this section with any revised release date information as it becomes available.
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What Is Star Wars: The Acolyte About?
That’s The Acolyte‘s release schedule covered – so, what should you expect from the Disney+ show when it finally arrives? A different genre than any other movie or TV show set in a galaxy far, far, away, for one thing. The Acolyte is the Star Wars franchise’s first mystery-thriller joint, as its official synopsis attests. You can check out the synopsis below.
“In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….”
The Acolyte premieres on Disney+ on June 4, 2024.
