Star Wars: The Acolyte Gets Poster, Release Date, and Trailer

Disney+ has revealed the official release date of The Acolyte series as June 4th. The series will take place fifty years before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace during the tail end of what is called the High Republic era. 

The official synopsis is "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."

Considering the tag line is "In an age of light, a darkness rises", can't help but wonder if events lead to Emperor Palpatine beginning his path to conquering the New Republic. As for other Star Wars series in the works, the unofficial plans is Skeleton Crew is looking at late 2024 release and Andor's second and final season in first half of 2025. Ahsoka season two will and The Mandalorian and Grogu movie are also still aiming for 2026 releases.