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Although there’s a wide range of TV series that take place in the Star Wars universe — like The Mandalorian, Andor, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett and other spinoffs — there hasn’t been one about the golden age of the Jedi Order during the High Republic until now.
Premiering tonight on Disney+, Star Wars: The Acolyte is a new TV series from Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland.
At a Glance: How to Watch Star Wars: The Acolyte Online
- Premiere date June 4; season finale on July 16
- Stream online Disney+
- No. of Episodes 8
Set during the end of the High Republic era, which is about 100 years before The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte follows Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) investigating a series of murders that leads him to his former Padawan Osha (Amandla Stenberg), who left the Jedi Order because of her inner struggles with The Force.
The new series also stars Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, Carrie-Anne Moss and others.
Keep reading for more about The Acolyte’s premiere date and start time, how to watch the TV show with and without cable and more.
How to Watch Star Wars: The Acolyte Without Cable: Premiere Date and Time, Episode Release Schedule
Spanning eight episodes, the first season of The Acolyte premieres with the first two installments on Tuesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Disney+. The following episodes drop at the same time every Tuesday until the season finale on July 16.
You’ll need a Disney+ subscription to watch The Acolyte. The streaming service is $7.99 per month ($79.99 per year) with ads or $13.99 per month (or $139.99 per year) without commercials. It’s also where you’ll find movies and TV shows under Disney’s umbrella, such as The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar Animation, National Geographic and more.
Where to Watch Star Wars: The Acolyte on Cable
The Acolyte isn’t available to watch on any network TV. The only way to watch is with a subscription to Disney+.
Watch Star Wars: The Acolyte on Disney+: Best Streaming Deals
Want to find a great deal to get Disney+? One of the best deals to stream The Acolyte is with the Disney Duo bundle, which comes with the commercial-supported versions of Hulu and Disney+ for $9.99 per month — that’s about a 40 percent savings compared to subscribing individually. You can also go ad-free for $19.99 per month.
Another option is the Disney Trio that includes Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+, all with ads, for $14.99 per month — nearly 45 percent off altogether. You can even go somewhat commercial-free with Disney Trio Premium, which has Hulu and Disney+ without ads and ESPN+ with ads for $24.99 per month.
For cord-cutters, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV includes live cable streaming, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ for $76.99 per month with ads; other bundles with and without ads are $81.99 to $89.99 monthly.
If you’re a Verizon customer, then you can add the Disney Bundle for $10 to your plan and save $8.99 per month. Learn more about the Disney Bundle and Verizon here.
