The Acolyte

Summary

The official release escort forThe Acolytehas finally been confirm by Lucasfilm , with theupcomingStar WarsTV shownot far on the horizon . The show will be set inStar Wars’High Republic era , bringing the timeline of the popular book series of the same name to live - action . While a tentative release date was confirmed early in 2024,Lucasfilm has divulged exactly when the show can be ask .

The upcoming Star Wars show The Acolyte will take the dealership into the grand High Republic era , but what mysteries await in the Jedi ’s golden age ?

With a summer 2024 Disney+ drop having long been rumored , Lucasfilm has formally confirmedThe Acolyte ’s release date as June 4 , 2024,viaStar Wars ' official Twitter / X account . As it turns out , the release dates that have been report forThe Acolytewere accurate . This meansStar Warsfans will not have to expect long to sink their teeth into the High Republic earned run average , as Lucasfilm takes a cock-a-hoop footstep into a newfangled aspect of a galaxy far , far away .

The Acolyte Poster Showing Jedi Order, Mae, and a Sith Lord Holding Lightsabers

The Acolyte Will Introduce Viewers To A Whole New Part Of The Star Wars Timeline

The books of the High Republic are coiffure centuries beforeStar Wars : Episode I - The Phantom Menace . UponThe Acolyte ’s announcement , it was confirmed that the Disney+ show would detail the wane days of the High Republic epoch . This places the show about 100 years beforeThe Phantom Menacein theStar Warstimeline , promising a newfangled , exciting feel at an only novel era of the dealership .

The Acolytewill also look at the galaxy through a distinctly grim side lens system .

From depicting the Jedi at the peak of their powers to displaying the prosperity of a functioning Republic , The Acolytewill differentiate itself from pastStar Warsprojects in a similar vein to George Lucas ' prequel trilogy . If the exploration of a new timeline was not enough to be excited for , The Acolytewill also look at the galaxy through a distinctly benighted side lens . With the show expected to feature the growing dark side powers that finally make way of life for Palpatine ’s Empire , The Acolytewill prove to be a newfangled and exciting , but equally dark part of theStar Warstimeline to explore .

Amandla Stenberg, star of The Acolyte, next to a drawing of Vernestra Rwoh holding a purple lightsaber from the High Republic era of Star Wars, set against a starry background

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Mae, Master Indara, and Master Sol in a combined image with a vibrant blue background

Custom Image by Molly Brizzell

Vernestra Rwoh, a High Republic Jedi, superimposed over Qui-Gon, Maul, and Obi-Wan dueling in The Phantom Menace

Custom Image by Molly Brizzell

The Acolyte

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