Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Ahsoka Confirmed as Next Live-Action Star Wars Spinoff for Disney Plus

  • Ahsoka, the next live-action Star Wars spinoff, is set to start streaming on Disney Plus in August 2023.
  • The series will follow the titular character, played by Rosario Dawson, and continue her journey in the Star Wars universe.
  • Another spinoff, The Acolyte, is also in the works and will star Amandla Stenberg, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lee Jung-jae.

Fans of the Star Wars franchise have something to look forward to this summer. Lucasfilm has confirmed that the next live-action spinoff to hit Disney Plus will be Ahsoka.

The series, starring Rosario Dawson as the titular character, will start streaming on the platform in August 2023. The announcement was made during a panel at Star Wars Celebration 2023, which also gave fans a first look at the show via a teaser trailer.

Ahsoka, the character, was originally introduced in the animated shows and made her first live-action appearance in season 2 of The Mandalorian.

Dawson’s performance was widely praised, and fans have been eagerly anticipating her return to the role. The upcoming series will continue to follow Ahsoka’s journey in a galaxy far, far away.

While Ahsoka is just one of many series in the works at Disney, it is sure to be a major draw for Star Wars fans. The company also confirmed during the panel that another spinoff, The Acolyte, is set to debut on Disney Plus in 2024. The Acolyte will star Amandla Stenberg, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lee Jung-jae.

Overall, it seems like Disney Plus subscribers are in for a treat with the upcoming Star Wars content. With Ahsoka and The Acolyte both on the horizon, there will be plenty of action and adventure to keep fans engaged.

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