Today, Disney+, Disney Junior, and Lucasfilm announced that âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresâ will premiere on Disney+ and Disney Junior on May 4, 2023. In Canada viewers can also watch it live and on demand with STACKTV. Set during The High Republic era, the animated series follows Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.
Disney+ and Lucasfilm also released two stills from the series, which include Master Yoda, Jedi younglings Kai, Lys, and Nubs, and their friends Nash and RJ-83 on planet Tenoo. The second image shows Lys, Kai, and Nubs during a training sequence.
Produced by Lucasfilm for Disney+ and Disney Junior, âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresâ is executive produced by Lucasfilmâs James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson (âPuppy Dog Palsâ) is showrunner and executive producer; Elliot M. Bour (âElena of Avalorâ) is supervising director and co-producer; Jeannine Hodson (âPuppy Dog Palsâ) is producer; and Lamont Magee (âBlack Lightningâ) is consulting producer.
ââStar Warsâ transcends generations; fans of all ages deeply connect with its imaginative worlds, mythic stories, and unique characters,â says James Waugh, âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresâ executive producer and Senior Vice President Franchise Content & Strategy at Lucasfilm. âWhen developing âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,â the first âStar Warsâ series created for preschoolers, the creative team never stopped thinking about how this show may be a âyounglingâsâ first step into a larger world and their first time experiencing the limitless potential of the âStar Warsâ galaxy. The showâs characters, tone, and the life lessons woven throughout each episode were written just for them, and our talented team was committed to honoring the cinematic legacy while staying true to the expectations of parents for the youngest of audiences.â
Added: Alyssa Sapire, Senior Vice President, Development, Series, Strategy, Disney Junior: âOur collaboration with Lucasfilm on this series is an amazing opportunity to introduce this universally cherished franchise to a younger generation. As an early entry point into âStar Wars,â we have created a world with exciting new and familiar characters and storylines that highlight the values of compassion, teamwork, and friendship, which are important elements for all of our Disney Junior programming.â
âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresâ stars Jamaal Avery, Jr. as Kai Brightstar, Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay, Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs, Emma Berman as Nash Durango, Jonathan Lipow as RJ-83, and Piotr Michael as Master Yoda.
âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresâ will debut on Disney+ and Disney Junior on May 4, 2023.
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