Today, Disney+, Disney Junior and Lucasfilm announced that âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresâ Season 1 continues with six all-new episodes. The new episodes will debut on Disney+ and Disney Junior beginning August 2, 2023, with more episodes to come later this year. In total, âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresâ Season 1 will be a 25-episode run.
Set during The High Republic era, the animated series follows Jedi Younglings as they study the ways of the Force and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi. The series was recently nominated for a 2023 Television Critics Association Award and was awarded a Common Sense Seal from Common Sense Media, which acknowledges outstanding media that families can enjoy together.
The first seven episodes from the series, which premiered May 4, saw the Younglings train with Master Yoda and Master Zia at the Jedi temple on Tenoo, meet pilot and fast friend Nash Durango, and clash with pirate Taborr Val Dorn. The six new episodes will follow the Younglings as they continue to hone their Force abilities and go on adventures across the galaxy.
“We’ve been thrilled to see a whole new generation fall in love with the Star Wars galaxy through âYoung Jedi Adventures,â” says James Waugh, series executive producer and senior vice president, franchise content & strategy at Lucasfilm. âWe hope to continue delighting younglings, Jedi padawans, and the fans of all ages who have declared themselves #NubsNation, with these new episodes.”
Extensions for âStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresâ include multiple books such as Leveled Readers, Little Golden Books, Colouring & Activity formats, and more, plus an assortment of playsets, figures, apparel, plush, and more from Hasbro, LEGO, Mattel, and more. A selection of items are now available at your favorite major retailers, including ShopDisney.
Produced by Lucasfilm in collaboration with Wild Canary 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.
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, Trey Murphy as Taborr, Jonathan Lipow as RJ-83, Nasim Pedrad as Master Zia Zanna, and Piotr Michael as Master Yoda.
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