This year, Lucasfilm has also prepared a special surprise for the official Star Wars holiday. For years, fans of the star saga have used May 4th as an opportunity to give free rein to their love for the adventures of Luke, Leia and Co. The reason: sounds in English May the 4th like the famous Star Wars quote “May the Force be with you” (in German: “May the Force be with you”).
Tales of the Empire: Star Wars series brings back numerous iconic villains on Disney+
In recent years, Lucasfilm has positioned new Star Wars projects on Disney+ on May 4th Star Wars Day to celebrate properly. This year the big surprise is Tales of the Empire. It is the second installment of the 2022 animated anthology series Tales of the Jedi.
After we learned more about Ahsoka Tano, Qui-Gon Jinn and Count Dooku in the first round, this time the Night Nurse is coming Morgan Elsbeth and the former Jedi Barriss Offee to the foreground. In addition, numerous villains from the great Star Wars stories are returning, as the trailer shows.
You can watch the trailer for Tales of the Empire here:
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – S01 Trailer (German) HD
The most notable character to appear in the Tales of the Empire trailer is Darth Vader, which we last saw in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka. Also diving into Ahsoka Thrawn which, after its live-action debut, is now appearing again in animated form. They also return from Kenobi Fourth sister and the Grand Inquisitor back, which was also part of Star Wars Rebels.
Meanwhile, prequel fans can look forward to a very special reunion. Also General Grievous, who made his biggest appearance to date in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, is involved in stories of the Empire. Here we see him again in his familiar animation form from The Clone Wars, where he acted as the antagonist of Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka in several episodes.
When does Tales of the Empire start on Disney+?
All six episodes of Tales of the Empire will be broadcast on May 4, 2024 released on Disney+. In addition, the prequel Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace will be back in cinemas for five days at the beginning of May to mark its 25th anniversary. An exclusive insight into the new Star Wars series The Acolyte, which starts on Disney+ in June, will also be shown.
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