Our newest trailer for The Acolyte is here, revealing more conflict in the Star Wars universe as the Jedi begin to tackle emerging dark side powers.
Disney published the video to help celebrate May the 4th 2024, putting the focus on those responsible for recent Jedi murders. It’s a lightsaber-heavy clip that comes with nearly two minutes of story set-up to enjoy, but more importantly, it gives us a better look at Amandla Stenberg’s Mae, Carrie-Anne Moss’ Indara, and Lee Jung-jae’s Sol.
This early Star Wars prequel series gives viewers a live-action look at new Sith characters. Thankfully, the red-lightsaber-wielding dark forces are looking cooler than ever, as the end of the trailer shows off what seems to be a helmet with teeth.
Disney announced The Acolyte in 2020, and at the time, promised to tell a story that tackles events set during the High Republic era. It’s a Star Wars story that takes place a long time before Lucasfilm’s prequel movies, leaving plenty of room to experiment with the universe. Along with its new characters, we’ll see people like Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson), who will use a purple saber that can turn into a lightwhip.
The Acolyte cuts into Disney+ next month with a two-episode premiere come June 4. For more, be sure to check out everything Disney has planned for Star Wars in 2024 and beyond. You can also read up on our thoughts on The Bad Batch Season 3, which brought the Clone Wars spinoff show to an end last week. Lastly, don’t forget to read our interview with showrunner Leslye Headland, who teased a show that challenges what fans thought they knew about Star Wars.
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