Lucasfilm, Disney Junior, and Disney+ are all set to release six new episodes of the Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures series on August 2, 2023. The upcoming episodes of this exciting saga will release on Disney+ and Disney Junior, further expanding the exciting 25-episode debut season.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures quickly rose to fame among young fans along with their families. The show premiered on May 4, which is also known as Star Wars Day, and is set in The High Republic era.
The series has already been widely approved and praised by critics, receiving a nomination for the 2023 Television Critics Association Award. Not only this, but it also secured a Common Sense Seal from Common Sense Media.
The show had plenty of moments that excited fans, such as the younglings’ training sessions with Master Zia and Master Yoda at the Jedi Temple located on Tenoo. Also, his brave encounters with the pirate known as Taborr Val Dorn are also something the fans looked forward to.The next episodes will only increase the excitement as we watch the younglings make further progress with their Force abilities and explore the huge galaxy.
"We've been thrilled to see a whole new generation fall in love with the Star Wars galaxy through Young Jedi Adventures," states James Waugh, the senior vice president, Franchise Content & Strategy at Lucasfilm and the series’ executive producer.
The showrunner Michael Olson agrees with James Waugh and teases, "Each new episode will continue the swashbuckling adventures of Kai, Lys, and the ever-adorable Nubs...We can't wait for families to immerse themselves in these new episodes together, embarking on a journey to a galaxy far, far away!"
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Cast & Crew
Two great forces, Lucasfilm and Wild Canary, have joined hands for Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. The series' executive producers are Lucasfilm’s Jacqui Lopez, James Waugh, and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson, famous for the work he did on Puppy Dog Pals, is the show’s executive producer and showrunner.
In addition, the crew also consists of Lamont Magee as consulting producer, Elliot M. Bour as co-producer and supervising director, and Jeannine Hodson as the producer.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures also has a stellar cast that brings the young Jedi’s exciting adventures to life. It includes Trey Murphy as Taborr, Jamaal Avery Jr. as Kai Brightstar, Emma Berman as Nash Durango, Piotr Michael as Master Yoda, Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay, Jonathan Lipow as RJ-83, and Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs.
