“This is where the fun begins!” Star Wars fans are preparing to commemorate May the 4th, a day of celebration created by fans to celebrate everything they love about a galaxy far, far away. To prepare for this out-of-this-world celebration, Disney+ has Star Wars fans covered with exciting new releases, as well as the stories they know and love. Here’s a roundup of some extra special Disney+ content perfect for Star Wars Day viewing.
Light & Magic Season 2
Star Wars fans seeking to learn more about Industrial Light & Magic—the visual effects company responsible for bringing some of the most memorable Star Wars moments to life—were treated to the Season 2 premiere of Light & Magic on April 18. Season 2 follows ILM into a particularly challenging and innovative period in Lucasfilm’s history as they worked to bring Star Wars into the digital age. The three-part season is a testament to Industrial Light & Magic’s relentless pursuit of excellence in storytelling and a fantastic way for fans to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary and the artists behind some of their favorite stories.
Andor Season 2
The highly anticipated second season of Lucasfilm’s Emmy®-nominated thriller Andor premiered April 22. Set five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the galaxy has grown dark under the looming threat of war. The Rebel Alliance finds itself in a period of great turbulence, with betrayals and conflicting agendas plaguing the movement in its quest to restore light to the galaxy. Amid this chaos, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) rises to prominence as an increasingly important member of the Rebel Alliance, transforming himself from a cynical nobody from Kenari to one of the galaxy’s most courageous heroes. The final season of Andor is a thrilling drama filled with the danger and adventure that Star Wars fans know and love.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld – Premieres May 4
May the 4th brings plenty of fun for Star Wars fans, including the release of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, the new Dave Filoni series that fans at Star Wars Celebration Japan got a sneak preview of last month. The series features two of the galaxy’s most dangerous and iconic villains: outlaw Cade Bane (Corey Burton) and former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress (Nika Futterman). The six-episode series follows the unlikely alliance these two characters form while on the run from Bane’s not-so-friendly former friend. Explore the dangerous underworld of the Star Wars galaxy in this brand-new series.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Walkthrough Videos – Premieres May 4
Bright suns, travelers! Take a trip to a galaxy far, far away with unique content from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort! Fans can experience Batuu as they’ve never seen it before in this exclusive content made especially to celebrate Star Wars Day as well as the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16th! The POV-style videos will feature a unique look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, inviting you to explore Batuu after hours, where droids work diligently, heroes emerge, and the First Order looms around almost every corner, and experience a thrilling ride-through of the extremely popular attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, where you can uncover if you have what it takes to rise with the Resistance. Prepare to make the jump to light speed when these exciting Disney Parks exclusive P.O.V. content premieres May the 4th, only on Disney+.
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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode III) – 20th Anniversary on May 19
There are so many beloved stories in Star Wars that are perfect to watch on May the 4th, including Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode III), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary on May 19. The epic third installment of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy chronicles Anakin Skywalker’s (Hayden Christensen) desperate turn to the Dark Side as he tries in vain to save Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman). This tragic story has captivated audiences for the past 20 years and remains a fan-favorite to this day. We would say that you should absolutely celebrate Star Wars Day by watching this film, but then again, “only a Sith deals in absolutes.”
There are so many amazing Star Wars stories to watch on Disney+ to celebrate May the 4th. Happy watching, and May the Force be with you!