In just a few weeks, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures will return for Season 2, and today, a new trailer has been released for the show with storytelling aimed for younger kids. The animated TV series follows a group of Jedi younglings during the High Republic Era (centuries before the beginning of the Skywalker Saga) as they take on missions across the galaxy and learn lessons needed to become Jedi Knights.
The principal Jedi characters of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures are Kai Brightstar (Jamaal Avery Jr.), Lys Solay (Juliet Donenfeld), and Nubs (Dee Bradley Baker), with pilot Nash Durango (Emnmna Berman) joining their fun adventures. Viewers can also expect characters from Star Wars High Republic novels and comics such as Jedi Knight Bell Zettifar, Master Yoda, Republic Supreme Chancellor Lina Soh, and others. The trailer highlights the group of younglings as they learn the ways of the Force such as self-discipline, compassion, patience, and teamwork. Watch the trailer for below:
The first season of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures premiered on May 4, 2023, and it was well-received by critics, who praised the series for being an engaging first Star Wars experience for young viewers. Season 2 is expected to continue the adventures of the younglings.
Here's what showrunner and executive producer Michael Olson said in a statement:
We're thrilled to invite fans of Kai, Lys, Nubs, and Nash back to the galaxy far, far away with Season 2 of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures . This season, our heroes face thrilling challenges, welcome spirited Padawan Wes Vinik and a new class of younglings to Tenoo, and reunite with friends from across the galaxy. Together, they'll learn important lessons about friendship, compassion, and overcoming fears. This heartfelt and action-packed season will be a thrilling ride, and we can't wait to share it with you.
Produced by Lucasfilm in collaboration with Wild Canary for Disney+ and Disney Jr., Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures is executive produced by Lucasfilm's Jacqui Lopez, James Waugh, and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson is the executive producer and showrunner; Elliot M. Bour is the co-producer and supervising director; and Lamont Magee is consulting producer.
What is Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 2 about?
In a press release, Lucasfilm and Disney shared a plot description for Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 2, which you can read below:
Set 200 years before The Phantom Menace , during the High Republic era, "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures" follows Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 2 follows the younglings as they continue their training and embark on even bigger missions across the galaxy. Helping to lead the younglings on these missions is Master Zia's new Padawan, Wes Vinik, and his astromech RO-M1. As they continue their training and grow in the ways of the Force, the young Jedi will travel to new planets with new and old friends and encounter adversaries like The Ganguls, who are growing in their pirate ranks...
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 2 is set to premiere on Disney+ and Disney Jr. on Wednesday, August 14.
