Summary
- The Acolyte premieres on Disney+ on June 4 and explores a unique era in Star Wars history, The High Republic, showcasing powerful Jedi.
- Episodes 1 and 2 of The Acolyte will be released at the same time Lucasfilm chose to release episodes of Ahsoka in 2023.
- Showrunner Leslye Headland hints at multiple seasons for The Acolyte, promising more mysteries and questions to unfold in the High Republic Era.
The Acolyte's two-episode premiere draws ever closer, with a prevalent question surrounding their exact release time on Disney+. The Acolyte's cast and characters will take Star Wars into an era not yet explored in live-action: The High Republic. Set around 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte's story centers around a string of brutal murders against the Jedi. Star Wars' High Republic era offers the chance for the Jedi to be shown at the peak of their powers, differing from most other iterations of the Order from later in Star Wars' chronological timeline.
Perhaps the greatest mystery that lies at the show's center is The Acolyte's mysterious new villain. Seemingly a Sith Lord, The Acolyte's primary story will delve into the emergence of dark side powers that eventually led to the downfall of the Jedi and the Republic in the prequels, a century later. With this intriguing mystery, a new time period, and a legion of powerful Jedi leading The Acolyte, the excitement around the show is causing many to wonder when each episode releases on Disney+, with the two-episode premiere at the forefront.
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Everything You Need To Know Before Watching Star Wars: The Acolyte
Star Wars' next TV show, The Acolyte, will come to Disney+ on June 4. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this epic Star Wars series.
What Time The Acolyte Premiere Releases
The Acolyte's Premiere Time Remains Consistent With Ahsoka Season 1
As was the case with Ahsoka season 1, The Acolyte episodes 1 and 2 will be released together at 6:00 pm PT, 9:00 pm ET, and 2:00 am BST. For those in the United States, both episodes of The Acolyte will be released at the aforementioned times on June 4. The 2:00 am release time for U.K. viewers will be on June 5. This remains consistent with the new release time that was confirmed for Ahsoka season 1 in August 2023, seemingly setting this as the new standard for Star Wars' live-action Disney+ shows.
In February 2023, Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 was streaming on Disney+. These episodes were released at a different time than The Acolyte's will be, instead streaming on Disney+ at 12:00 am PT, 3:00 am ET, and 8:00 am BST. This seemingly confirms that Star Wars' animated projects will have the same release times as The Bad Batch, while flagship shows like The Acolyte will be released earlier, as Ahsoka's episodes were.
Star Wars: The Acolyte's Release Schedule
Concerning the rest of the season, The Acolyte's release schedule is fairly simple to understand. The first two episodes of The Acolyte will be released on Disney+ at the times mentioned above on June 4. From then on, each subsequent episode will be released at the same time, over the next six weeks. For example, The Acolyte episode 3 will be released on June 11, The Acolyte episode 4 will begin streaming on June 18, and so on, until the finale of the show drops on July 16.
The Acolyte Season 1 | Air Date |
|---|
Episode 1 | 06/04/2024 |
Episode 2 | 06/04/2024 |
Episode 3 | 06/11/2024 |
Episode 4 | 06/18/2024 |
Episode 5 | 06/25/2024 |
Episode 6 | 07/02/2024 |
Episode 7 | 07/09/2024 |
Episode 8 | 07/16/2024 |
By the time of The Acolyte episode 8's air date of July 16, more of the mysteries raised by the show will be answered. That said, new mysteries should be expected to be raised, as showrunner Leslye Headland has commented about future seasons of The Acolyte. To Headland, she would love to create stories in Star Wars as long as she is allowed, stating that three seasons of The Acolyte is her goal for now. As such, The Acolyte will be a show that raises more questions than it answers, tying to the compelling mystery at the heart of the High Republic Era.
The Acolyte
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
- Cast
- Dafne Keen , Lee Jung-jae , Amandla Stenberg , Jodie Turner-Smith , Joonas Suotamo , Carrie-Anne Moss , Margarita Levieva , Charlie Barnett , Dean-Charles Chapman
- Seasons
- 1
- Writers
- Leslye Headland , Charmaine De Grate , Kor Adana
- Directors
- Leslye Headland , Alex Garcia Lopez
- Showrunner
- Leslye Headland
FAQs
Like the previous three episodes, The Acolyte episode 4 will be released on Disney+ at 6:00 pm PT, 9:00 pm ET, and 2:00 am BST on June 18. This release time is consistent with The Acolyte's two-episode premiere, and The Acolyte episode 3.
What time is acolyte available? ›
The Acolyte season 1 is already drawing attention, but it has a somewhat strange release schedule. While a new episode will be released every week, every episode will air on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. Eastern or 6 p.m. Pacific.
What time does Acolyte episode 4 come out? ›
What is the release date for The Acolyte Episode 4? The Acolyte Episode 4 premieres on Tuesday, June 18, on Disney+. Star Wars shows usually premiere on Wednesdays, but The Acolyte's release time was bumped into primetime, which slots it into Tuesdays. Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca is in Mae's crosshairs in Episode 4.
What time does acolyte air? ›
New episodes of The Acolyte are released on Disney+ at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT on Tuesdays.
How many episodes will there be in The Acolyte? ›
There Are Eight Episodes Of The Acolyte
The Acolyte's first season will include a total of eight episodes, which will, on average, be between 30–50 minutes long.
What time do new acolyte episodes come out? ›
Like the previous three episodes, The Acolyte episode 4 will be released on Disney+ at 6:00 pm PT, 9:00 pm ET, and 2:00 am BST on June 18. This release time is consistent with The Acolyte's two-episode premiere, and The Acolyte episode 3. This release time was first established for Star Wars with Ahsoka season 1.
Who will be the Sith in acolyte? ›
Christian Blauvelt. The Sith Lord on 'The Acolyte' just known as The Master through Episode 4. “Star Wars” is offering up one of the best mysteries it has in quite some while on “The Acolyte.”
Will Darth Bane be in The Acolyte? ›
While Darth Bane himself would not be alive during the timeline of The Acolyte, his influence could still be felt. The series could explore how his teachings and the Rule of Two continued to shape the actions and strategies of the Sith.
Is revan in The Acolyte? ›
Again, neither The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland nor Lucasfilm has confirmed that Darth Revan will appear in the show. That said, Headland and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy have both acknowledged the influence of Expanded Universe canon (of which Revan is part) on The Acolyte.
How old is an acolyte? ›
There is no minimum age for acolytes. Children may begin as torch bearers at an early age if they can carry out their required duties, but adult parishioners often serve as acolytes as well.
This detail also checks out with what Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland has said about cameos in the series in general: “We are pulling characters from the High Republic and characters from EU but that's it,” she said in an interview with ComicBook.com. “No, there is not [a Yoda cameo].”
What religion is Acolyte? ›
acolyte, (from Greek akolouthos, “server,” “companion,” or “follower”), in the Roman Catholic church, a person is installed in a ministry in order to assist the deacon and priest in liturgical celebrations, especially the eucharistic liturgy.
Is Acolyte a deacon? ›
An acolyte is a cleric promoted to the fourth and highest minor order in the Latin Church, ranking next to a subdeacon.
Who is the dark master in Acolyte? ›
Qimir. This guy has been helping Mae hunt the Jedi, he has an awkwardly evasive answer when Mae asks how he ended up in the master's service, and he drops a reminder of the Sith Code on Mae when she's having some doubts about the mission in Episode 2.
Who is the bad guy in Acolyte episode 4? ›
On the other hand, a double twist that makes him the real apprentice – with a big-name master in the shadows – who simply took advantage of Mae's past to make his job easier would properly turn the show upside down. For now, we're leaning towards "the helmet-wearing dark side villain is this show's Darth Maul."
Is Acolyte episode 4 out? ›
Star Wars released Episode 4 of The Acolyte on Tuesday, June 18. The episode highlighted the supporting characters with compelling scenes of Yord and Osha. The episode ended at a banger of a cliffhanger which left the fans asking for the next episode.
Is The Acolyte out yet? ›
The Acolyte premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, with its first two episodes. The following six episodes are being released weekly.
What time period is The Acolyte? ›
Notes and references. "Lost/Found" Episode Guide | The Acolyte on StarWars.com (backup link) states that the events of The Acolyte take place 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, which Star Wars: Timelines dates to 32 BBY. Therefore, The Acolyte takes place in 132 BBY.
Where can I watch The Acolyte? ›
The Acolyte is available for streaming exclusively on Disney Plus, which requires a subscription. Unfortunately, Disney Plus does not offer a free trial, so a paid subscription is necessary to access the series.
