After the failure and cancellation of The Acolyte, it’s hard to predict how the next series from the Star Wars universe will turn out. However, after some darker productions, Disney wants to cast a lighter tone on a galaxy far, far away with Skeleton Crew. And that may prove to be the key to the series’ success.
As far as we know from the first episodes, the show has a vibe similar to famous 80s productions, telling the story of a group of children going on extraordinary adventures. Titles such as Goonies, E.T. and Stand by Me come to mind, but fans of the series will probably also think of Netflix’s Stranger Things.
But will Skeleton Crew really draw from 80s cult classics? Will it captivate viewers as much as the story of Eleven and her friends? Here, you’ll find out what to expect from the new instalment of the Star Wars franchise.
When will Skeleton Crew be released?
The show is currently rolling episodes on Disney+ in the US and UK. Skeleton Crew debuted on the service on Monday, 2 December 2024.
Initially, the show was scheduled to premiere a day later, on Tuesday, 3 December, but Disney decided to change the date.
The following episodes will appear on the service weekly.
When do new episodes of Skeleton Crew release?
Here’s the episode release schedule:
- Episode 1 and 2: Monday, 2 December 2024, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am GMT (3 December)
- Episode 3: Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am GMT (11 December)
- Episode 4: Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am GMT (18 December)
- Episode 5: Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am GMT (25 December)
- Episode 6: Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am GMT (1 January)
- Episode 7: Tuesday, 7 January 2024, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am GMT (8 January)
- Episode 8: Tuesday, 14 January 2024, 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am GMT (15 January)
What will the plot of Skeleton Crew be?
The latest series from the Star Wars universe is set nine years after the events of Return of the Jedi. The story centres around four children – friends whose curiosity about the world leads them to the strangest places in the galaxy.
Wim, Fern, KB and Neel are 10-year-olds who should be concentrating on school and the exams ahead of them. However, some accidental and strange discovery causes them to leave their small home planet and set off on a romp through the galaxy. They quickly get into serious trouble, which a certain Force-using stranger tries to pull them out of.
Who are the cast of Skeleton Crew?
The main star of the show is Jude Law (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, The New Pope). The actor plays the mysterious Jedi, Jod Na Nawood. Law stars alongside:
- Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim
- Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern
- Robert Timothy Smith as Neel
- Kyriana Kratter as KB
- Marti Matulis as Vane
- Jaleel White as Gunter
- Fred Tatasciore as Brutus
- Mike Estes as Pax
- Dale Soules as Chaelt
Nick Frost voices SM 33, the old droid that assists the kids. The final trailer also showed an appearance from Boba Fett, who we assume is voiced by Temuera Morrison.
Is there a trailer for Skeleton Crew?
Disney has released three trailers for the show so far.
In the first trailer, the crew sets into space and encounters Jude Law’s character, Jod Na Nawood:
In the second trailer, the kids learn about the dangers lurking in space:
And here’s the latest trailer for the show:
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Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.