Just a week before its original premiere date,Star Warshas moved up the release ofStar Wars: Skeleton Crew, the franchise’s next TV show.Skeleton Crew’s storyis set to follow a group of four children as they accidentally get lost in the galaxy and try to find their way back home with the help of a mysterious stranger named Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law). The adventure is certainly built for this holiday season release window, which is now moving up even more. Originally intended to release on December 3, the date of the two-episode premiere will now arrive even earlier.
The officialStar Warsaccount has posted a photo of all the episode’s release dates on Twitter/X, showing thatits first two episodes will now premiere on the evening of December 2, at 9 PM ET, 6 PM PT, and 2 AM GMT. Each week after the premiere, however, the episodes will be released on Tuesdays, as originally planned. It’s uncertain as to whyStar Warshas made this premiere change forSkeleton Crew, but it’s a thrill nonetheless for those who are eager to dive in to this newStar Warsstory.
What Skeleton Crew’s New Premiere Date Means For Star Wars
The Next TV Show Is Coming Even Sooner!
The biggest change forStar Warsaudiences with the new premiere date is that everyone will get to seeSkeleton Crewmuch sooner than previously anticipated. For anyone who was feeling extraordinarily eager to take a glimpse at the next chapter ofStar Warstelevision, this is very exciting news. As for how it will impactStar Wars, that’s left to be seen.There is definitely something important to note about this change in the day of the week for theSkeleton Crewpremiere, and it may not be as promising as it sounds on the surface.
Star Wars Faces Unique Competition For A Monday Night Premiere
Could Sports Hinder Viewership?
RegardingSkeleton Crew’s U.S. audience,Star Warswill have some unique competition on Monday evening: Monday Night Football. The Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos will be facing off starting at 8:15 PM ET, which meansthe game will still be in progress whenSkeleton Crewhits Disney+. While this isn’t particularly noteworthy for audiences outside the U.S., except those who may also be American football fans, it will still prove to be a challenge. This sport is known for how many viewers it accrues on these designated evenings, and now fans of both will have to choose.
Everything You Need To Watch Before Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
With Skeleton Crew now on the horizon, here’s all the Star Wars content you’ll want to watch to prepare yourself for the exciting adventure to come.
Truly, the bigger question facingStar Warsright now is the motivation behind moving the premiere up a single day, especially when Tuesdays will continue to be the pattern going forward. It could be to keep families watching together over the holiday weekend, buteven then, most people will be back in action the Monday after Thanksgiving, anyway. Either way,Star Warsseems to be insisting on social media that the change has been made to meet eager fan demand forSkeleton Crew, which means this is certainly exciting news for theupcomingStar WarsTV show.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
