Grab your lightsabers (or maybe just a Nerf blaster) because a new crew is ready to jump to hyperspace. “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” sets its coordinates for Disney+ this December, bringing a younger perspective to a galaxy far, far away. Forget brooding Jedi and angst-ridden Skywalkers – this time, it’s kids navigating the complicated post-Empire universe, with pirates, spaceships, and undoubtedly a healthy dose of Force-fueled shenanigans.
The series, helmed by Jon Watts and Chris Ford, the creative minds behind the recent Spider-Man trilogy, drops its first two episodes on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6 p.m. Pacific Time. Following the two-episode premiere, “Skeleton Crew” settles into a more traditional release schedule, with new episodes docking every Tuesday at 9:01 p.m. Eastern Time, starting December 10. The initial voyage spans eight episodes, hopefully enough time to establish these new characters and their corner of the Star Wars sandbox.
While details are still somewhat scarce, we know the story unfolds during the New Republic era, placing it in the same general timeline as “The Mandalorian.” This allows for a certain familiarity while still offering room for fresh stories. The cast features Jude Law, billed as Jod, and a motley group of young actors playing the titular skeleton crew: Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. The supporting cast boasts some familiar faces, including Kerry Condon, Nick Frost, and Tunde Adebimpe.
Will “Skeleton Crew” capture the same magic as “The Mandalorian,” or will it become another casualty in the ever-expanding Star Wars universe? With a proven creative team, a promising young cast, and the enduring allure of lightsabers and spaceships, it has the potential to become a worthy addition to the canon. The true test, however, lies in the execution. Only time will tell if this young crew can successfully chart a course through the treacherous waters of fandom.
“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” premieres with two episodes on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6 p.m. Pacific Time exclusively on Disney+, with subsequent episodes airing Tuesdays at 9:01 PM EST.
