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The Acolyte crew built lightsabers for the new Star Wars show that could be used "the way Darth Maul and Qui-Gon Jinn use them"

The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland gives the lowdown on the Star Wars series' lightsabers

Total Film

Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae on joining The Acolyte, making history as a Jedi, and why he thinks Russian Doll’s Leslye Headland has a "fresh take" on Star Wars

From Squid Game to Star Wars, The Acolyte’s Lee Jung-jae talks joining the new Disney Plus show – and a historic Jedi first

Total Film

10 Years Later, Star Wars Canon Is About to Invoke a Crucial Sith Lord

One of the most important Sith ever could finally be fully integrated into Star Wars canon.

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'The Acolyte' Release Time Establishes an Exciting New Normal for Star Wars

Get used to evenings spent in a galaxy far, far away, because Lucasfilm and Disney+ are doubling down on Star Wars' latest release strategy.

Inverse

The Next Star Wars Show Could Bring Back a Sith Weapon that Rivals the Lightsaber

There's no rule that says a Sith has to use a lightsaber. 'The Acolyte,' which is about to hit Disney+, looks like it will be armed with a deep cut from the Star Wars canon.

Inverse

The Boldest Star Wars Show Is Inspired by Hitchcock In The Weirdest Way

The showrunner of the newest Star Wars show revealed a major inspiration from the animated series, which is both other Star Wars, but also Alfred Hitchcock?

Inverse

The Acolyte To Explore Humanity Behind The Sith In Star Wars

Discover the upcoming Star Wars TV show, The Acolyte, which offers a fresh perspective on the Sith during the High Republic Era.

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The Acolyte news, reviews, cast, and everything else you need to know about the Star Wars show

Everything we know about the new Star Wars show The Acolyte

Total Film

One of the writers on new Star Wars show The Acolyte had never seen Star Wars – but the showrunner says that's a good thing

"I don’t want myself, who’s a lifelong fan, to just be relying on particular references in order to create emotional beats"

Total Film

Star Wars: The Acolyte gets a Disney Plus release date, and it's almost exactly when we expected it to debut

Disney and Lucasfilm have finally revealed when the next Star Wars TV show will be released on Disney Plus.

TechRadar

Star Wars: The Acolyte seemingly lands a Disney Plus release date – and a trailer could arrive soon

The next Star Wars live-action series is reportedly due to make its Disney Plus debut in a matter of months.

TechRadar

Star Wars: The Acolyte: Disney Plus release date, trailer, cast, plot, and more

Here's everything we know about The Acolyte, the next Star Wars show that'll debut on Disney Plus.

TechRadar

Everything we know about 'The Acolyte': Release date, plot, cast & more

The upcoming Star Wars series "The Acolyte" will bring the High Republic era to live-action and explore the dark side of the Force. This is what we know so far.

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Star Wars is Finally Moving to a New Era in 2024

With no new season of 'The Mandalorian' or its spinoffs coming in 2024, shows like 'The Acolyte' and 'Skeleton Crew' will try to take Star Wars in a new direction.

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20 Years Later, Star Wars May Finally Bring Back Its Most Underrated Sith Villain

It’s time to revisit the past. One upcoming Star Wars show could bring back a character from 'Knights of the Old Republic.' But how?

Cinemablend

Star Wars' The Acolyte Will Apparently Have Plenty Of Jedi, But Star Says Disney+ Show Has 'A Lack' Of One Franchise Element

The Acolyte will be missing one element that has been a big part of Star Wars movies and TV shows, according to one star.

Total Film

We're even more excited about this new Star Wars show – thanks to comparisons with the best lightsaber duel

The Acolyte is getting compared to the prequels (in the best way)

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New Star Wars Show Leak Reveals Clever Connection to the Original Trilogy

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The Acolyte has the most Jedi out of any Star Wars movie or show

Despite that, showrunner Leslye Headland says the new Star Wars show will focus on the villains

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The Mandalorian Turned Grogu Into A Full-On Toddler In Season 3 Finale, And I Can't Figure Out If I Hate It Or Love It

The Mandalorian's Grogu officially shed the "Baby Yoda" persona in Season 3 finale, but I can't tell if I loved or hated the Yoda-riffic evolution.

Inverse

Star Wars Will Finally Pick Up on a Lost Plot Thread From the Prequels

The Jedi Order needs an ego check. Here's why the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' will follow through with the plot thread introduced in the prequels and continued in 'The Last Jedi.'

Inverse

5 Coolest Things We Learned at Star Wars Celebration

From three new Star Wars movies, to updates on 'Ahsoka,' 'Skeleton Crew,' 'The Acolyte,' and 'Andor's second and final season, here's everything you need to know from Star Wars Celebration.

Inverse

The newest Star Wars show will steal 'Andor's best trick

The mysterious story may be set a century in the past, but it's borrowing a contemporary Star Wars trend.

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The Acolyte: next episode and everything to know about the Star Wars series

What we know about The Acolyte, the next Disney Plus Star Wars series.

Inverse

Star Wars is finally going to solve one of the biggest gaps in movie canon

Here's how 'The Acolyte' will open up a whole new chapter of Star Wars history. Here's why this show could be the ultimate Star Wars backstory.

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