Exciting Update for Star Wars Fans: Skeleton Crew Arrives on Disney Plus Sooner Than Expected

Planning to catch Star Wars Skeleton Crew on Disney Plus this coming December 3rd? You might want to adjust your schedule because Disney has moved the premiere date up by a day.

Yes, you heard right. Disney announced yesterday that they’re dropping the next chapter of the Star Wars saga on December 2nd instead. It might seem like a small change—seriously, Disney, what’s up with that?—but there it is. Along with this news, they’ve mentioned that they’ll kick things off with a two-episode premiere. So, if the first episode grabs your attention, you can dive into the next one immediately. Plus, they’ve shared a sneak peek at the directors for each of the eight episodes, and you’ll see some familiar faces there.

First up, we have Jon Watts, renowned for the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy, who will also be wrapping things up with episode eight. Then there’s David Lowery, whose range spans quirky films like last year’s Peter Pan & Wendy, to more intense tales such as The Green Knight and A Ghost Story. He’s covering episodes two and three. The Daniels, who gained fame with 2022’s hit Everything Everywhere All at Once, are directing episode four. Meanwhile, Jake Schreier, the man behind the upcoming Marvel movie Thunderbolts, steps in for episode five.

For episode six, we see Bryce Dallas Howard, who’s no stranger to the Star Wars world, having directed a number of episodes for The Mandalorian. Lee Isaac Chun directs the seventh episode; he also contributed to The Mandalorian and was behind this year’s blockbuster Twisters.

The official synopsis of Skeleton Crew teases an intriguing story: it follows four kids who stumble upon a mysterious secret on their seemingly quiet home planet and subsequently get lost in a dangerous and unfamiliar galaxy. Their quest to return home leads them to encounter unexpected friends and foes, weaving a thrilling adventure beyond anything they could have foreseen. With Jude Law as one of the more recognizable faces, you can anticipate an epic ride with vibes reminiscent of a classic Spielberg adventure film.