Star Wars: Galactic Racer release date speculation and what to expect
Star Wars: Galactic Racer brings the galaxy far, far away back to the racing genre for the first time in over two decades. You may well have fond memories of the pod racing games like Star Wars Episode 1: Racer, but Galactic Racer is an entirely different beast. Developed by many racing game veterans from Criterion – developers behind the likes of Burnout, Need for Speed and even modes in Star Wars: Battlefront games – Star Wars: Galactic Racer comes with a lot of pedigree. The new studio, Fuse Games, and its background certainly suggest there’s plenty to be excited about in Galactic Racer. Want to learn more? Read on for our Star Wars: Galactic Racer release date speculation and everything there is to know about the game so far. When is the Star Wars: Galactic Racer release date? As of writing, the Star Wars: Galactic Racer release date is scheduled for 2026. Neither developer Fuse Games nor publisher Secret Mode has revealed a specific release date for the racing game just yet, just a vague 2026 window. Whenever it does release, it will be available to play on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Of course, as with everything Star Wars, you cannot escape 4 May as a potential release date or the day on which the release date will be revealed. 4 May is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you and all that – and we tend to always get some neat new Star Wars info on that day at least. We’ll update this page with the confirmed Star Wars: Galactic Racer release date as soon as it has been confirmed. View Green Video on the source website What to expect of Star Wars: Galactic Racer gameplay and story Despite its lack of a release date, we already know plenty about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, including the fact that it is set in the Outer Rim and has you taking part in the underground and unsanctioned races of The Galactic League. Set during the chaos of the rebuilding of the New Republic, Galactic Racer is a high-stakes racing game with a backdrop of underground gambling and glory. According to the game’s Steam page, you’ll “become Shade, a lone racer chasing revenge and glory”. You’ll be able to “pilot different classes of repulsorcraft each with distinct physics and playstyles” across a variety of different modes including a story campaign and PvP races. It’s worth checking out the game’s gameplay trailer to see the setting, characters and racing in action: View oEmbed on the source website Thanks to an interview with Fuse Games’ Matt Webster on The Game Business, we know too that you will be able to move around outside of races, too, as Shade and interact with the world. “It’s a wonderful counter point to super high-intensity racing, to have these low-intensity moments where people are immersing themselves in Star Wars,” said Webster. We’re sure to learn more about the game as we near its release date, so stay tuned for future updates. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Star Wars Jedi director confirms his next game, and Baldur's Gate 3 fans will be pleased
Stig Asmussen, the game director of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, has announced his next project. And we have a feeling that Baldur's Gate 3 fans are going to be pleased by what it is. Star Wars fans, on the other hand, might be a little disappointed. That's because Stig Asmussen has left EA's Respawn Entertainment and will not be working on Star Wars Jedi 3. Don't worry too much, though — Cameron Monaghan, the actor behind Cal Kestis, let slip previously that Jedi 3 is moving forward, seemingly without Asmussen. How that will turn out, we'll just have to wait and see. So, what is Asmussen up to? Well, for one thing, he started a new company called Giant Skull back in 2024. And now we know what they're working on! Today, we've learned that Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen — and his company Giant Skull — has partnered with Wizards of the Coast to make a new Dungeons & Dragons game. Given that the D&D-inspired Baldur's Gate 3 became one of the most beloved new games in recent memory, we can imagine that BG3 fans will follow this new game's development with great interest. View Green Video on the source website Interestingly, and in a clear example of someone playing to their strengths, Asmussen's Dungeons & Dragons game will not be an RPG like Baldur's Gate. Instead, according to the official announcement, it will be an "all-new, single-player action-adventure title set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons". As well as directing Star Wars Jedi, Asmussen previously worked on a number of God of War games, so single-player action is clearly his forte! The "all new" part of that makes it sound like this new game will be very separate to Baldur's Gate 3, so don't go expecting Neil Newbon's Astarion on the rest of the gang to appear. Asmussen himself said of the news: "Our talented and experienced team at Giant Skull is built on creativity and curiosity. Our goal is to craft a rich new Dungeons & Dragons universe filled with immersive storytelling, heroic combat and exhilarating traversal that players will fully embrace." John Hight from Wizards of the Coast added: "Stig and the team at Giant Skull are exactly the type of exceptionally talented creators we want to work with, and I’m so happy to be reuniting with him on this new project. "In our time working together on God of War I got to see firsthand Stig’s artistry and expertise, and he and the Giant Skull team are the perfect fit for our new game. "Worldbuilding and storytelling is in our DNA, and this collaboration reflects our evolution and commitment to our Playing to Win Strategy, building a stronger presence in digital play. We look forward to revealing more about this brand-new Dungeons & Dragons game in the future." We'll bring you more on this new game, including its name, when we have it! Read more: "I am a real actor!" – Neil Newbon talks Pixel Pack and the problems that video game actors face Neil Newbon talks Baldur's Gate 4 decision and Fallout London Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fortnite live event confirms start time as Star Wars season nears its Death Star finale
With Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 looming around the corner, the current Star Wars season is gearing up to go out with a bang. Since the season started, players have been treated to a host of Star Wars-themed quests, cosmetics, weapons and even AI Darth Vader in this year's iteration of the now-annual collaboration. For the season's grand finale, Epic Games has cooked up a massive live event to send Star Wars off in style with the Death Star Sabotage event, and the start time has now been confirmed. Fortnite's next live event will kick off on Saturday 7th June at 7pm BST. You couldn't really have a Star Wars live event without the Death Star, and in this upcoming one, players will be tasked with saving Battle Royale Island from the Death Star's deadly superlaser. From 7pm on 7th June, players will be able to tune into the live event by joining the Death Star Sabotage map via the Discover page in-game. Before the event, players will be able to join the map and fly around in an X-Wing or TIE Fighter to prepare. Once the countdown officially hits zero, you and a party of up to four players will be off, taking part in the battle to destroy the Death Star. Considering the recent news that Fornite is available on iOS again, Epic Games is making rather a big deal about how players can jump in on mobile as well as PC or console too. As for what's coming next, we're already hearing rumours that Season 4 is set to be a super one, so keep an eye out for that. View Green Video on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Triple XP in Star Wars Battlefront 2? Weekly schedule explained
Whether you've been playing Star Wars Battlefront 2 since it dropped in 2017, or are just getting involved following its recent resurgence, there's plenty to get to grips with. One such feature that players will want to take the most of is the game's regular Triple XP event. So, if you're wondering when Triple XP comes around in Battlefront 2, we're here to take you through it all – let's get into it! When is Triple XP in Star Wars Battlefront 2? Weekly schedule explained To get it out of the way, the Triple XP event takes place every Wednesday in Star Wars Battlefront 2. This used to be Double XP, but was permanently changed last year, but if that's all you care about, you're missing out! Battlefront 2 has a series of regular Special Events that take place every week that change up mechanics, XP rates and more! Here is every weekly event in Star Wars Battlefront 2: Monday: Fast Spawns – All spawn timers in assault modes are reduced to one second Wednesday: Triple XP – All XP gained is multiplied by three Friday: Battle Point Event: Reinforcements – Battle Point costs for reinforcements are reduced, more reinforcements are alltowed at a time Saturday and Sunday: Double XP – All XP gained is multiplied by two As well as all of these weekly events to look forward to, there are also a couple of annual events for players to take part in. Battle Point Event: Unlimited Power takes place every year on 1st January and 4th May (Star Wars Day), and lasts for a few days. During the event, the Battle Point cost of absolutely everything is reduced by 90 per cent, more reinforcements and heroes are available at any time, spawn timers are reduced to one second, and all XP gained is doubled – pretty massive, eh? View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Is Star Wars Battlefront 2 crossplay? Multiplayer between platforms explained
After a recent surge in popularity, Star Wars Battlefront 2 is once again the game on everyone's screens. Whether it's from the hype surrounding Andor, the latest Star Wars-themed Fortnite season or something else, Battlefront 2 is hitting all-time highs when it comes to player count. So, if you and your friend are hoping to jump in on the action while you pray for Battlefront 3, you might be wondering if Battlefront 2 has crossplay support – read on to find out what you need to know! Is Star Wars Battlefront 2 crossplay? Unfortunately, Star Wars Battlefront 2 does not have crossplay support. This means that players on PC, Xbox and PlayStation will not be able to play with one another in the same game. This is because Battlefront 2 uses distinct servers for each platform, meaning players from one console can't connect to a server of another console. It's perhaps surprising, considering how ubiquitous crossplay is in online games these days, but when Battlefront 2 launched in 2017, EA confirmed that there were no plans to introduce crossplay support, and at this point, it seems unlikely that they ever will. Does Star Wars Battlefront 2 have cross-progression? As well as crossplay, Star Wars Battlefront 2 does not have cross-progression. Progress in the game will only be saved on the platform that you've played the game on, even if you are logged into an EA account. This means that if you spend 30 hours playing and unlocking content on an Xbox copy of the game, you will have to start from nothing if you decide to switch over to PC or PlayStation. View Green Video on the source website Is Star Wars Battlefront 2 cross-gen? Thankfully, yes, Star Wars Battlefront 2 does support cross-generation play. While PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players won't be able to play together due to the lack of crossplay, PS5 and PS4 players will, because they both make use of the same servers. This also means that if you started playing the game in 2017 on PS4 / Xbox One and want to get back into it on PS5 / Xbox Series X/S, you'll be able to jump in where you left off on the new console! Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 confirms new all-time peak – developers throw their support behind Battlefront 3
We're sure EA is Hoth and cold on the idea.
Over the past few days, there has been an unprecedented number of players flocking to DICE Studios' Star Wars Battlefront 2017, with a new all-time peak player count. Not only that, but the developers have said they are keen to get the old crew together to do it all over again. If they were to, RadioTimes.com Gaming Editor Rob Leane has a wishlist of characters and maps he would want to see! If you want to jump in on the action, Star Wars Battlefront 2: Celebration Edition has had a price cut to £4.19 on the PlayStation Store, a whopping 88 per cent off and a no-brainer, if you ask us. As for where all this excitement has come from, the player count first spiked on Star Wars day, (May the fourth be with you), which itself had renewed interest from Andor season 2 and the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith, on top of the Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration taking place right now. With all these compounding factors, on SteamDB, you can see Star Wars Battlefront 2 reached a peak of 18,635 players on 26th May 2025. This is only a part of the picture, however. Helping further fuel the hype is YouTuber jackfrags, who has posted a slew of Battlefront 2 videos over the last few days garnering millions of views. But, as they note in their video, jackfrags points out that the game only became available on Steam in 2021, meaning most players would have bought the game on Origin (now known as the EA App), on console, or claimed it when it was a free game on the Epic Games Score, which highlights just how small of a minority the Steam player base actually is for Battlefront 2. View oEmbed on the source website Jackfrags also directly references BattlefrontUpdates on X (formerly Twitter) who they believe to have insider information, and said the game actually peaked at 329,000 players. With its popularity surging, many are wondering how publisher EA will respond, with one particular post by u/AgentDigits on the Star Wars Battlefront subreddit making light of the situation. Another user, u/JoshKlein15 asked: “What BF2 dev said they’d come back?”, with developer Mats Helge Holm responding: “Me, and having heard around my group of ex-colleagues, we want to get the gang back together.” (as spotted by VGC). It’s not just Mats, though, as lead animator Harvey Newman jumped in on the action to say that "if Battlefront 3 ever happens, I’d love to return," and noting that the “team was excellent” and that there were “many ideas left on the table". View oEmbed on the source website Keen to see a sequel, many of those posting about Star Wars Battlefront 2 have rallied around a call to action – #MakeBattlefront3. Whether or not we see another Battlefront 3 remains to be seen. Given how long games take to develop these days, and DICE being fully committed to the upcoming Battlefield Labs project, it would no doubt be a long way off. And when you consider how quickly players can move from one game to the next, it would be a bit of a gamble for EA to commit to such a huge project that would involve expensive licensing deals with Disney, all in an attempt to cash in on the excitement of today. But Star Wars is always popular, so may the Force be with DICE and EA, if they so choose to pursue Battlefront 3. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Potential Star Wars Battlefront 3 would need these new maps and characters
You’ve already seen the talk about a potential Star Wars Battlefront 3. We know that fans have been calling for it loudly across the internet, but what could the game include? Given that Battlefront 2 launched in 2017 and wrapped up its DLC seasons in 2020, there is no shortage of new Star Wars material for a potential new game to cover. The previous game made the most of the prequel, sequel and original trilogies, and the spin-off movies of that early Disney era, but Star Wars has a lot more to offer right now. Assuming that any potential Star Wars Battlefront 3 release date will be a few years away, the developers will have way more than five years of fresh Star Wars stories to mine for new maps and playable characters. Let's get to it. Potential Star Wars Battlefront 3 would need these new maps and characters View oEmbed on the source website The entire Disney Plus era of Star Wars has played out since Battlefront 3 came out, and there are new movies in the pipeline that would seem like a perfect fit for this kind of game. Read on for our wish list of maps and characters! Or if you want to see the video version of this article, click the player above! Characters: The Mandalorian and Grogu The entire saga of Mando and ‘Baby Yoda’ has played out on our TVs in the years since Battlefront 2 stopped putting out content. It’s a shame, because we’d love to play as either of those characters and any number of their supportive pals. If Battlefront 3 does happen, we’d hope to see them included. With The Mandalorian and Grogu film being the next big cinema release for the franchise, it doesn’t seem outlandish to hope they could turn up in a game like this! Map: Post-ROTJ Tatooine With The Mandalorian TV show generally being a more personal story, with a TV budget to match, it’s fair to say that Mando and Grogu don’t get pulled into too many giant battles that would suit a game like this. If we were to pick one battle from their shared life so far, it would actually be the Tatooine dust-up at the end of The Book of Boba Fett. You remember it, right? With the Rancor in the streets? Although we’ve played on Tatooine maps countless times in the past, this show's post-Return of the Jedi slot in the timeline would at least give this one a different vibe to some extent. Characters: Anakin and Ahsoka When you think of Star Wars battles in the Disney Plus era, one of the first images that comes to mind is Hayden Christensen surrounded by smoke in Ahsoka’s flashback thingy. To see Clone Wars-era Anakin and Ahsoka together in Battlefront 3 would definitely be cool. You could also have all the old Clone Troopers back in action. Sure, it might not be the most original idea, but you have to play some of the hits to keep the crowd happy! Map: Mandalore That smoky battlefield that Anakin and Ahsoka visited in a dreamlike state? That would be The Siege of Mandalore, a key chapter in The Clone Wars that fans of the animated series will remember well. Assuming that The Mandalorian will still be a key figure in Star Wars at the time that this game comes out, to have a fully playable map of Mandalore (the home-world of his culture) would be very fitting indeed. You could either set this one during The Clone Wars, or jump forward a few years to The Great Purge, an Imperial attack on this planet that is often alluded to in the Mandoverse shows. Characters: Cassian Andor and company I’m compiling this list just two short days after watching the finale of Andor season 2, and it feels absolutely vital that characters from this show get represented in Battlefront 3. Battlefront 2 did add Scarif from Rogue One as DLC, but in the intervening years, Andor has done so much to showcase the grim realities of battle in this galaxy. The lack of Force users in this show would mean that Cassian and his pals (and his enemies) will all have to be blaster-based fighters. But that’s okay! Map: Ghorman At this point in time, there’s one location from Andor that feels like the most obvious pick for a Star Wars Battlefront 3 map. I’m talking, of course, about Ghorman. Not only did Ghorman feel like a real place, but it was also the location of one of the most harrowing and unforgettable conflicts in Star Wars history. To call it a ‘battle’ doesn’t feel right. It was a massacre. But still, the town square of Ghorman and the surrounding dingy streets would make for a perfect Battlefront 3 map. Characters: The Bad Batch It would be cool to see Star Wars Battlefront 3 showing some love for the Disney-era animated series. The most obvious choice appears to be The Bad Batch, seeing as its a show that’s all about soldiers and their battles. Hunter, Tech, Crosshair, Wrecker and Echo all deserve to be in the game. Clone Force 99 would be a force to be reckoned with! Map: Kamino If you wanted to theme a map around The Bad Batch, the obvious pick would be Kamino, which also has a nostalgia factor for fans of the prequel movies. In The Bad Batch, we learn how the watery cloning facility on Kamino went out of operation, and it would be cool to see that in gaming form. Of course, Kamino was already in the previous game, but we’d expect there to be some repeats here! Character and map combined: Jod at the battle of At Attin By the time that Star Wars Battlefront 3 comes out (if it ever gets made), who knows if Skeleton Crew will still be a going concern for Disney. At this moment in time, however, it still feels fresh in the memory. Being both a pirate and a Jedi, Jod would make for a very interesting playable character! And for a map, we’d pick the central At Attin, which got invaded by pirates in the series’ dramatic finale. That would be fun. Character and map combined: Qimir in the jungle of Khafar Again, The Acolyte series might be a distant memory by the time that Star Wars Battlefront 3 releases. But we’d wager that the avid fandom of Qimir will remain! You wouldn’t want to see that creepy helmet stalking towards you on a battlefield, would you? Or maybe you would, if you focused on his biceps! For a map, we’d go for Khafar, the deep jungle in which Qimir successful took on a whole battalion of Jedi red shirts. Character and map combined: Ryan Gosling in space! And finally, it seems likely at this moment that a Starfighter movie starring Ryan Gosling will actually get made. It’s obviously got a big focus on space battles, so we’d hope to see some sort of crossover in Battlefront if the stars align. Of course, there is also talk of a Rey movie, which (like Starfighter) is set after The Rise of Skywalker. It would definitely be fun to explore that era in Battlefront 3, if it ever becomes a reality! Will this game actually get made and will any of our ideas align with what’s actually in it? For now, all we have is hope. But hey, rebellions are built on hope! Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to get the new Mandalorian skin in Fortnite explained
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mando No. 2.
In this week's Fortnite update, Epic Games has focused in on all things Mandalorian. That includes Mandalorian weapons, Mandalorian NPCs on the island, and of course, some sweet Mandalorian cosmetics. We'll take you through what you need to know about the new Mandalorian skin in Fortnite, including how to get it and what's included. How to get the new Mandalorian skin in Fortnite explained The new Mandalorian skin can be purchased from the Fortnite Item Shop for 1,800 V-Bucks. The Mandalorian Warrior Outfit, as it's officially named, can be purchased individually, or if you want to get everything on offer, it's also available as part of the Champions of Mandalore bundle for 2,500 V-Bucks. Here is every item in the Champions of Mandalore bundle and how much they each cost: Mandalorian Warrior Outfit – 1,800 V-Bucks Vibrodagger & Personal Shield Pickaxe – 800 V-Bucks Mandalorian Cape Back Bling – 400 V-Bucks Beskar Forge Emote – 300 V-Bucks Whistling Bird Salute Emote – 300 V-Bucks If that wasn't enough, the new Mandalorian skin is no ordinary skin, either. The Mandalorian Warrior Outfit will be customisable, meaning players will be able to mix and match different pieces of armour to create a unique look. That means if a full squad of players all have the Mandalorian skin equipped, they can all still stand out from one another thanks to the customisation options on offer. Long-time Fortnite players will know that this isn't actually the first time a Mandalorian skin has been introduced into the game. Way back in Chapter 2 Season 5 in December 2020, Epic Games introduced the Mandalorian Outfit into the game, along with some cosmetics like the Grogu Back Bling. Unfortunately, that Mandalorian skin was a Battle Pass exclusive, and hasn't been seen in the Item Shop since, so if you missed out on that one, you'd better get your hands on the new one! View Green Video on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fortnite update today (22nd May): What changes in the patch notes?
Although Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 is already fast approaching, we've still got a few weeks left of the current Star Wars season to go. That includes this week's update! It isn't a huge one in the grand scheme of things, but it's certainly going to be a popular one. No prizes for guessing what the centrepiece of the Mandalorian Rising update is, but we'll take you through everything that's joining the game in today's Fortnite patch. Fortnite update today (22nd May): What changes in the patch notes? Starting off with the big one, a new Mandalorian skin is being added to the game. The Mandalorian Warrior Outfit will be available in the Item Shop, and can be bought for 1,800 V-Bucks. It will also be available as part of the Champions of Mandalore bundle for 2,500 V-Bucks, which will also include the following: Vibrodagger & Personal Shield Pickaxe (800 V-Bucks) Mandalorian Cape Back Bling (400 V-Bucks) Beskar Forge Emote (300 V-Bucks) Whistling Bird Salute Emote (300 V-Bucks) The Mandalorian skin will be customisable, and players will be able to mix and match the different armour pieces for a unique look. As well as these cosmetics, there will be some Mandalorian-themed gameplay changes coming to the game as well. The Amban Sniper Rifle and Mandalorian Jetpack will be making a return to the loot pool, alongside the brand-new WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols. On the island, players will also be able to recruit Mandalorian NPCs to your party, with four available types: Heavy, Scout, Supply and Medic. Each Mandalorian type will have a specific ability to help you out in combat. While that seems to be the bulk of the update, there will also likely be a few balance tweaks. We may also see some hints introduced towards the upcoming Live Event that will mark the end of the current Fortnite season. View Green Video on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Star Wars Battlefront 3? Fans call for a new game as player numbers soar
It truly feels like Star Wars is having a moment right now. Check out the video above to learn why people are talking about Star Wars Battlefront 3 right now! Between Andor, Revenge of the Sith's 20th anniversary, and of course, the ongoing Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration, there's a lot going on if you're a Star Wars fan. And for many gamers, all this excitement appears to have manifested itself in a sudden urge to play Star Wars Battlefront 2. The second game in the rebooted Star Wars Battlefront series released in 2017 to fairly mixed reviews, with many citing it as somewhat disappointing in comparison with the original 2005 hit. But while opinions were somewhat muted on release, repeated updates in the years since have significantly improved the game, with a dedicated community continuing to play it years on. According to SteamDB, a website which tracks player numbers for all games on Steam, Battlefront 2 has seen a sudden resurgence over the past few weeks. Battlefront 2's player numbers had stagnated, continually bouncing between 1,000 and 2,000 concurrent players, and even dropping into the 900s at various points during April. At the start of May, however, player numbers began to dramatically rise, hitting 5,583 players on Star Wars Day on 4th May, and a recent peak of 7,816 on 18th May – the highest player count since January 2021. One Reddit user commented on the game's resurgence: “Andor got everyone excited to fight the Empire.” Recent excitement for the game has been so high, in fact, that players are beginning to call on its developer to work on a sequel. A petition has even appeared on Change.org entitled "Urge EA Games to Develop Star Wars Battlefront 3," calling fans of the game to show their support, although it has only racked up around 1,260 signatures at the time of writing. View oEmbed on the source website Unfortunately, while the game's developers will no doubt be pleased to see such dedicated fans, it feels unlikely that Battlefront 3 is anything more than a dream for many players. While Battlefront 2 sold a whopping 9 million copies by the end of 2017, it still fell short of EA's sales target – something they blamed on controversy surrounding the game's lootbox system. Combining the lower-than-expected sales with how much it would cost to develop a new Battlefront game, it's hard to see a world where EA would decide to take the plunge, especially when they're already hard at work on the next Battlefield game. So, Star Wars Battlefront 3 may never arrive, but for now, it's good to see Battlefront 2 getting some of the love it richly deserves. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch the Star Wars movies in order: Every order from chronological timeline to release date
Star Wars is one of the most beloved franchises in the world - and here is how to watch it all in order...
The second and final season of Andor – which has recently drawn to a close on Disney+ – has solidified its position as one of the most acclaimed Star Wars projects ever. The show, which was created by Tony Gilroy and saw Diego Luna reprise his role as Cassian Andor from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has won universal acclaim throughout its two-season run – with many even going so far as to call it the best project from a galaxy far, far away since the original trilogy. If you want to watch even more Star Wars movies and shows and are wondering what order to watch them in, then you have a few options. Some claim there are five different orders you can watch the Star Wars saga in, but there are a few widely accepted preferred ways. The three seen as the best in telling the Skywalker story are the order of episodes (chronological), production (release date), and the Godfather cut. There's also the Machete order that cuts The Phantom Menace. There are pros and cons for all of these, of course, which we've broken down for you. Get three months of Disney+ for just £1.99 a month in this new limited-time offer. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch the Star Wars movies in order. Star Wars movies in chronological timeline order Star Wars movies and TV series in release order Complete Star Wars viewing order including TV shows Star Wars movies in 'The Godfather order' Star Wars movies in The Machete Order Star Wars movies in The Rinster Order What's the best Star Wars movie order? Star Wars movies on Disney+ How long will it take to watch all the Star Wars movies? Star Wars movies in chronological timeline order <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/03/EpisodeIPhantomMenace-f39d2e0-e1715942999236.jpg" width="2306" height="1539" alt="Three figures engaged in an intense lightsaber battle in a grand hall, two Jedi - Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi – with green and blue lightsabers against a dark-cloaked figure, Darth Maul, wielding a red double-bladed lightsaber." title="Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Unit Stills" /> The Star Wars movies in chronological order set the movies in a real timeline, so you experience the story as it would unfold for the characters. Below, we have every Star Wars movie as well as the spin-offs. If you start the movies in this order, you could watch them over a weekend. If marked in italics, then the titles remain unreleased. How to watch Star Wars in chronological order: Dawn of the Jedi (TBC) The Acolyte (2024) Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021-2024) Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord (2026) Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018) Andor (2022-2025) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) The Mandalorian season 1&2 (2019-2020) The Book of Boba Fett (2021-2022) The Mandalorian season 3 (2023) Ahsoka (2023-) Skeleton Crew (2024-2025) The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) Untitled Dave Feloni film (TBC) Star Wars: Resistance (2018-2020) Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) Untitled Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy film (TBC) Or, going by movies only: Dawn of the Jedi (TBC) Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) Untitled Dave Feloni film (TBC) Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) Untitled Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy film (TBC) Pros: If you choose to watch the Star Wars movies in chronological order, you'll be living the story along with the characters, following the official chronology of the series. We've used New Hope as the central point to work out the timeline here. Cons: This order does, however, come with a couple of downsides. For one, the big reveal about Luke's parentage (one of the most iconic scenes in cinematic history) is ruined this way. It also makes the saga's inconsistencies glaringly obvious, including Obi-Wan forgetting about Leia's existence despite being present at her birth. And that's assuming you make it through the divisive prequels, a feat that might require you to use the Force, or don't want to have to rush through the full Mandalorian series on Disney+. If you're looking for the Star Wars complete saga - that's including the Mandalorian - then skip to that section further down the page. View Riddle on the source website Read More: Obi-Wan Kenobi: How the Disney+ series fits into the Star Wars timeline Star Wars movies and TV series in release date order Next up, watching the Star Wars movies in release order. It may not marry up to the chronological order of the story, but this release date order allows you to experience it how the rest of the world did. You can also observe how cinematic techniques have developed (or not developed) over time. Here's how to watch the Star Wars movies in release order. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) If you want to watch the Star Wars movies in release order with the TV series (in italics) we've got that list for you too. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020) Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018) Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) Star Wars: Resistance (2018-2020) Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) The Mandalorian (2019-present) The Book of Boba Fett (2021-2022) Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) Andor (2022-2025) Ahsoka (2023) The Acolyte (2024) Skeleton Crew (2024) Pros: Enjoying Star Wars by release date, aka the purist way, means you watch the movies in the same order they originally came out in cinemas. After all, this is how most Star Wars fans experienced the intergalactic saga in the first place. Cons: However, George Lucas made more than a few tweaks to the original trilogy following the release of the prequels, and has been vocal about watching them by in-movie chronology instead. Also, thanks to the advent of spin-off movies and TV shows watching this way means you might end up jumping around the story a bit. Complete Star Wars viewing order including TV shows Although some of the orders above include select Star Wars TV shows and specials produced since 1977, there are more out there. A lot more. While several are either unknown to many fans (like niche 1980s animation series Droids), others have been completely disavowed by Star Wars creator George Lucas (looking at you, Holiday Special). All, however, are part of the extended Star Wars Universe, officially or not. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, it also meant that the Expanded Universe was reset; in plain terms, it meant all the movies, animation and shows that had built up in the background were now not canon. The Prequel Trilogy, Original Trilogy and The Clone Wars animation all remain canon. Of course, Disney has added to the canon and more than replaced what was taken away. This will take you far longer than a weekend. For those brave enough to view it all, here’s the entire Star Wars Saga and limited specials in chronological order, as best as we know at present. Dawn of the Jedi (TBC) The Acolyte (2024) Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles (2013-2014) Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace (2011) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021-2024) Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord (2026) Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018) Andor (2022-2025) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Star Wars: Droids (1985-1986) Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Star Wars: Holiday Special (1978) Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures (2016-2017) Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales (2015) Ewoks (1985 to 1986) The Mandalorian season 1&2 (2019-2020) The Book of Boba Fett (2021-2022) The Mandalorian season 3 (2023) Ahsoka (2023) Skeleton Crew (2024-2025) The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) Untitled Dave Feloni film (TBC) Star Wars: Resistance (2018-2020) Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises (2016) Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017) Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) Untitled Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy film (TBC) Pros: The ultimate fan wants the ultimate Star Wars saga order. This order leaves nothing out, you'll get all the background for characters like Ahsoka getting you ready for The Mandalorian and the spin-offs. Ahsoka came from Clone Wars, then popped up in Rebels and was last seen in The Mandalorian. We also expect Obi-Wan Kenobi to add more layers to the Jedi's story too as it's set 10 years after Revenge of the Sith, so around the Solo movie timeframe. Spin-off Andor, is set five years before Rogue One, so it's nearer Rebels and the new series; The Book of Boba Fett, Skeleton Crew are all before The Force Awakens. The Acolyte will come years before The Phantom Menace and lastly, The Bad Batch spins-off from The Clone Wars, and follows on from the series. Cons: It's a lot! Get ready to spend every waking minute catching up. It's also being added to all the time with all the new series. Star Wars movies in 'The Godfather' order The following are the Star Wars films in the "Godfather" order. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) Pros: The idea of this ordering is to watch the original two Star Wars movies and then, after the shock reveals at the end of Empire Strikes Back that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker's father, jump back to the prequel trilogy to fill in the background of Anakin Skywalker. After Revenge of the Sith, you then return to watch Return of the Jedi, adding new depth to Vader and Luke's final clash without disrupting the big twists of the story. As you may have noticed, this ordering evokes the flashback structure of Francis Ford Coppola's classic gangster movie The Godfather Part II (in other words, it's Luke, I am your Godfather), and is fairly popular with fans online. Cons: The obvious downside is that it's difficult to fit the newer Star Wars movies and TV series into this structure - probably the best way to watch them in this version is in production order following Return of the Jedi - so it may not be for everyone. Star Wars movies in The Machete Order No, this is nothing to do with knives or, sadly, the Danny Trejo Spy Kids character. Instead, the name comes from Rod Hilton, author of blog nomachetejuggling.com, who sought to fix one of the saga’s biggest problems: if watched chronically, the big ‘No Luke, I am your father’ reveal is ruined. Similar to the Godfather order, the Machete order allows you to enjoy the first two original Star Wars movies – and the shock Empire Strikes Back ending – before jumping into Vader’s backstory. However, you might notice a big difference from the Godfather order: The Phantom Menace is missing. Why? As Hilton explains: “The reason to skip Episode I isn’t that it’s bad, it’s that it’s irrelevant.” The thinking is that the Star Wars saga better works as the tale of Luke Skywalker, not Darth Vader. At its core, it’s a story of how the younger Skywalker takes on a gigantic burden, saving the Galaxy – and his father – from the Dark Side. Hilton argues Episode I adds nothing to this story and all of its noteworthy events are summed up in the opening crawl to Episode II. If that explanation doesn’t win you over, this thought might: removing Episode I means that, apart from a few lines in Episode II, Jar Jar is virtually removed from the Star Wars saga. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) To continue The Machete Order you then watch the sequel saga: Episode VII: The Force Awakens Episode VIII: The Last Jedi Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker Well, now you know! Star Wars movies in The Rinster Order The Rinster Order – named after superfan Ernest Rinster – has also gained some prominence in recent years among the Star Wars community. If it looks the same as the Godfather order, that's because it is – but the Rinster method might well have come first. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) You'll have to let us know if you like this one. What's the best Star Wars movie order? Though some sources claim there are up to five different orders you could watch the Star Wars saga in, there are three generally accepted ways to do it. One is in order of episodes (following in-movie chronology), the second is in order of production (going by release date) and the third (the so-called "Godfather cut") to best tell the Skywalker story's plot twists. All three have their pros and cons. The Machete order is simple: you remove The Phantom Menace. In terms of what's best, for us it's the chronological viewing order. You can get all the movies in a weekend binge rather, so it's doable compared to the ultimate order. You just have 11 movies to watch alongside the two spin-offs. If you're watching the Star Wars movies for the very first time, welcome my young Padwan. Perhaps the best way for you is the release order. Keep it simple then circle back when the TV series have built up to tackle the ultimate order. We'd also recommend the release date order if you're treating your kids to the franchise for the first time. Star Wars universe timeline Disney and Lucasfilm have officially given a timeline with official time period names to help guide the current and future content to come set in the Star Wars universe. Dawn of the Jedi The Old Republic The High Republic Fall of the Jedi Reign of the Empire Age of Rebellion The New Republic Rise of the First Order New Jedi Order It should be noted that the prequel trilogy took place in the "Fall of the Jedi" period, while the original trilogy was set in the "Age of Rebellion" and the sequel trilogy in the period known as the "Rise of the First Order". Solo: A Star Wars Story took place in the "Reign of the Empire" period, while Rogue One: A Star Wars Story took place in the early stage of the "Age of Rebellion". There are three upcoming films which will see the on-screen timeline expand to new limits. The untitled James Mangold film will be set at the beginning of the Star Wars timeline in what is being dubbed the "Dawn of the Jedi", while Dave Feloni's untitled event film will be a crossover event for many of the live-action series connected to The Mandalorian during the era of "The New Republic". Finally, the new Untitled Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy film will be set 15 years after the events of the sequel trilogy and explore Rey Skywalker and the "New Jedi Order" era. Star Wars movies on Disney+ Disney+ UK is a one-stop-shop for virtually all Star Wars content, with the entire Skywalker Saga and recent spin-offs available to stream. Here's the full list of what Star Wars movies on Disney+: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) The streaming service also contains every episode of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor released so far. It will also eventually boast the likes of Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, and The Acolyte. Where else can I watch the Star Wars movies? Disney+ is the premier location to watch Star Wars online, with the entire Skywalker Saga and both spin-off movies available to stream instantly. Subscribe to Disney+ for £79.90 for a whole year or £7.99 a month. View oEmbed on the source website If you haven't got a Disney+ subscription, other options are available: the digital movie collection (comprised of episodes one to six) is available to buy from the usual channels, such as Amazon, iTunes and Google Play. If you don't fancy splashing out quite that much, most the Star Wars movies are available to rent for as little as £2.49 on Amazon Prime Video. How long will it take to watch all the Star Wars movies? It will take you 25 hours and 7 minutes to watch all 11 live-action Star Wars movies (original versions). This count includes the nine instalments from the Skywalker saga and the two anthology movies, Rogue One and Solo. Excluding the anthology movies, Episode I to IX will take you 20 hours and 39 minutes to watch. Here are the run times of all Star Wars movies, from shortest to longest: A New Hope – 121 minutes The Empire Strikes Back — 124 minutes Return of the Jedi — 131 minutes Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — 133 minutes Solo: A Star Wars Story — 135 minutes The Phantom Menace — 136 minutes The Force Awakens — 138 minutes Revenge of the Sith — 140 minutes Attack of the Clones — 142 minutes The Last Jedi — 152 minutes The Rise of Skywalker – 155 minutes The longest Star Wars film is therefore The Rise of Skywalker, and the shortest remains the original film at just over 2 hours. Star Wars movies in Rotten Tomatoes score order The Star Wars franchise has also come in for intense critical scrutiny and we have the scores from the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes to highlight the differing critical receptions. The percentage shown demonstrates the number of reviews that deemed the movie to be "fresh". The Empire Strikes Back - 94% The Force Awakens - 93% A New Hope - 92% The Last Jedi - 91% Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - 84% Return of the Jedi - 82% Revenge of the Sith - 80% Solo: A Star Wars Story - 70% Attack of the Clones - 65% (TIE) The Phantom Menace and The Rise of Skywalker - 52% 12. Star Wars: The Clone Wars - 18% Only The Phantom Menace, The Rise of Skywalker and Star Wars: The Clone Wars are deemed to be "Rotten" by the review aggregator site. Star Wars TV series in Rotten Tomatoes score order The Star Wars live-action television series are also being closely analysed by critics and we have the scores from the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes to highlight the differing critical receptions. The percentage shown demonstrates the number of reviews that deemed the movie to be "fresh". Andor - 96% Skeleton Crew - 92% The Mandalorian - 90% Ahsoka - 85% Obi-Wan Kenobi - 82% The Acolyte - 78% The Book of Boba Fett - 66% The Mandalorian had been the critical darling of the Disney+ series, but the gritty Andor has since overtaken the fan favourite to be the most acclaimed series, followed by the more family-oriented Skeleton Crew. It seems The Book of Boba Fett proved to be the biggest critical disappointment so far. Star Wars movies in IMDb score order Of course, we also have the mammoth audience ratings thanks to IMDb, which shows a clear trend towards favouring the original trilogy (no surprise there!). On top of that, it is clear that of the more modern Star Wars films, there is a love for the standalone spin-off Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the sequel trilogy opener The Force Awakens. Below is the series in order of IMDb score. 1. The Empire Strikes Back (IMDb score 8.7) 2. A New Hope (IMDb score 8.6) 3. Return of the Jedi (IMDb score 8.3) 4. TIE Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (IMDb score 7.8) and The Force Awakens (IMDb score 7.8) 6. Revenge of the Sith (IMDb score 7.6) 7. TIE The Last Jedi (IMDb score 6.9) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (IMDb score 6.9) 9. Attack of the Clones (IMDb score 6.6) 10. The Phantom Menace (IMDb score 6.5) 11. The Rise of Skywalker (IMDb score 6.4) 12. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (IMDb score 5.9) Star Wars TV series in IMDb order The following Star Wars live-action series are in order of the highest IMDb score from viewers to the lowest. The Mandalorian (IMDb score 8.6) Andor (IMDb score 8.5) Ahsoka (IMDb score 7.5) The Book of Boba Fett (IMDb score 7.2) Skeleton Crew (IMDb score 7.1) Obi-Wan Kenobi (IMDb score 7.0) The Acolyte (IMDb score 4.2) It would seem that The Mandalorian remains the fan-favourite series according to IMDb. Star Wars original trilogy characters in order of screen time According to Gold Derby, the following original trilogy characters are in order of screentime for the classic Star Wars trilogy. Luke Skywalker (1hr 58 minutes) Han Solo (1hr 12 minutes) Princess Leia Organa (1hr 3 minutes) C-3PO (1hr 2 minutes) Chewbacca (52 minutes) R2-D2 (49 minutes) Darth Vader (44 minutes) Obi-Wan Kenobi (23 minutes) Yoda (17 minutes) Lando Calrissian (17 minutes) So, in unsurprising news, trilogy hero Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, is the character with the most screen time in the original trilogy. Star Wars prequel trilogy characters in order of screen time According to Gold Derby, the following characters are in order of screentime for the prequel Star Wars trilogy. Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader (2hrs 19 minutes) Obi-Wan Kenobi (1hr 43 minutes) Padmé Amidala (1hr 22 minutes) Sheev Palpatine/Darth Sidious (42 minutes) Qui-Gon Jin (40 minutes) Jar Jar Binks (28 minutes) Yoda (28 minutes) R2-D2 (26 minutes) Mace Windu (18 minutes) Captain Panaka (14 minutes) So, in unsurprising news, Anakin Skywalker is the chosen one and is the top dog for screentime by a country mile. Star Wars sequel trilogy characters in order of screen time According to Gold Derby, the following characters are in order of screentime for the prequel Star Wars trilogy. Rey (2hrs 18 minutes) Finn (1hr 24 minutes) Kylo Ren (1hr 2 minutes) Poe Dameron (54 minutes) BB-8 (30 minutes) Luke Skywalker (27 minutes) Chewbacca (26 minutes) Han Solo (25 minutes) C-3PO (20 minutes) General Leia Organa (20 minutes) Rey, the leading heroine of the sequel trilogy, comes out on top. What Star Wars TV series do we have to be released soon? Following the release of Andor season 2 and Skeleton Crew, the only confirmed television series that we have to look forward to now is the second season of Ahsoka. The episodes will continue the lead heroine's fight against Grand Admiral Thrawn and also see the return of other supporting characters from Rebels. Characters from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew are expected to crossover in the untitled Dave Filoni film due to come out but beyond this, it is unknown which series will continue. Read More: Disney supports Star Wars' Moses Ingram: "Don't choose to be a racist" Read More: Obi-Wan Kenobi debuts clever surprise cameo in opening episodes Read More: Jude Law to star in new Star Wars series Skeleton Crew Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fortnite update today (16th May): What changes in the patch notes?
Fortnite has now entered downtime for patch v35.10, and it's a doozy. The patch was originally scheduled to release yesterday, on 15th May, but was delayed following an announcement on Twitter (now X). But whatever issues Epic Games had are now fixed, as the patch is coming today – here's what to expect in today's Fortnite update. Fortnite update today (16th May): What changes in the patch notes? The biggest addition to the game in patch v35.10, aptly named "Chew on This", is almost certainly everyone's favourite Wookiee, Chewbacca, who you'll be able to find in-game. Talking to him will net you his powerful Wookiee Bowcaster, a returning weapon from last year that can almost one-hit enemies with its charged shot. As well as the Bowcaster, the brand-new CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster is also entering the loot pool and can be found by looting Chests across the island. On the skin front, the General Grievous Outfit will become available to unlock from the Battle Pass, alongside a few additional Grievous-themed cosmetics. There will also reportedly be a new Jar Jar Binks skin, which many think will be Darth Jar Jar, and a new Mandalorian variant, according to prominent leaker ShiinaBR. This follows Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala skins being reintroduced to the Item Shop last night. Naturally, there will also likely be some balance changes and bug fixes, but these haven't been announced yet by Epic Games. View Green Video on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Free Stormtrooper skin in Fortnite: How to get Star Wars event outfit
A Stormtrooper to perfectly match your terrible aim.
Being a free game, it is only fitting that we can get a free Stormtrooper skin in Fortnite, and as such, we’ve got how to get the Star Wars event outfit explained! This is part of a broader Fortnite Star Wars event that sees players doing battle with Darth Vader, unlocking Mace Windu skins and plenty more lined up on the release schedule. Perhaps best of all, a fan favourite theorised Sith Lord version of Jar Jar Binks makes an appearance in the event, too. It’s not just dubious non-canon malarkey, though, as a new Star Wars TV show had a premiere in Fortnite, and it can still be watched on a special island! Perfect if you’re itching for more Star Wars as you wait for the next episodes of Andor season 2. But, there’s a free outfit to be had, so let’s not dilly-dally and get straight to it! How to get free Stormtrooper skin in Fortnite To get the free First Order Stormtrooper skin in Fortnite, you need to link your MyDisney account to your Epic Game account. If you don’t have one, it’s easy to make one, and you don’t need to pay for anything. You can make a MyDisney account here. With your account, make sure you’re logged into Epic Games and click on your profile icon, then select Account. If you’re not logged in, you can select the Disney icon, and this will take you straight to the MyDisney login. If you’re on the Epic Games app, this will open a new tab on your browser. Once open, select Linked accounts and then click on Link for the MyDisney Account section. This will open MyDisney, where you need to log into your account. Once logged in, select Link Accounts, and you will be redirected back to the Epic Games website. Login to Epic Games again if prompted and then launch Fortnite. Once in-game, you should be notified you have unlocked the First Order Stormtrooper with its LEGO Fortnite version too. Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fortnite update today (2nd May): What changes in the patch notes?
The day has finally arrived – it's time for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3! Part of Fortnite's yearly Star Wars crossover, there's a ton of new content coming to the game today. So, if you're wondering what to expect when the servers go live, read on! What changes in the Fortnite update today (2nd May)? As previously mentioned, this update marks the start of Chapter 6 Season 3, dubbed 'Galactic Battle'. To make things a bit easier to read, we'll split the new content up into sections, starting with… Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 map changes The Fortnite map has received a makeover, receiving four new points of interest (POIs). The Japan-themed Vader Samurai's Solitude will include a Darth Vader mini-boss to take down, while you'll find the Millennium Falcon at the Resistance Base POI. Perhaps a bit less interesting are the First Order Base, which is manned by Stormtroopers, and the Outpost Enclave, controlled by the Rebels. New lightsabers The traditional lightsaber finds its way back into Fortnite. As well as previous mechanics like deflecting blaster bolts and increasing sprint speed, there are some wild new mechanics to check out. Players can train with hologram Rey to earn a Blue Lightsaber, allowing them to use Force Push to shove everything in front of you. Alternatively, players who train with Emperor Palpatine will receive the Red Lightsaber, which lets you use Force Lightning instead. Lastly, if you miss the Force Saber Throw from last year, you can fight the Darth Vader Samurai mini-boss to take his lightsaber, allowing you to use it. New weapons If lightsabers aren't your cup of tea, Chapter 6 Season 3 comes with a whopping seven new blasters and three unvaulted blasters for you to check out. These new blasters in Fortnite are: DL-44 Blaster Pistol CR-2 Blaster ACP Scatter Blaster BARM-ST12 Scatter Blaster DLT-19 Blaster Rifle IQA-11 Marksman Blaster Rifle A280-CFE Blaster Rifle DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle (Unvaulted) E-11 Blaster (Unvaulted) F-11 Blaster (Unvaulted) Like last year, all these blasters can overheat if you fire them for too long, so watch out! Additionally, beyond the blasters, we've also got the new Thermal Imploder – a grenade-like item that forms a vacuum that sucks in and destroys nearby structures (and players). View Riddle on the source website New bosses We've already spoken about Samurai Vader, but he's not the only boss available in this update. Captain Phasma, commander of the First Order's Stormtroopers, can be fought in the First Order Base. Defeating her will earn you Captain Phasma's F-11D Blaster and Phasma's Blaster Medallion, which increases how long you can fire blasters before they overheat. New vehicles Maybe the most exciting part of the update (for us, at least) is the new vehicles! Players are now able to fly the iconic X-Wing and Imperial TIE Fighter in-game, blasting lasers at other ships and even players unlucky enough to be running around nearby. New NPCs View Green Video on the source website Throughout the season, new NPCs will be popping in to provide you with some unique weapons and abilities. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and Mace Windu will all be joining the game on 8th May, while Chewbacca and his Wookiee Bowcaster join on 15th May. Later additions include the Mandalorian on 22nd May, a Star Destroyer that you can fly yourself on 29th May, and a final showdown with Emperor Palpatine in 7th June's live event. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 Battle Pass As well as all the new cosmetics, emotes and the like, there are some incredible skins being added in this season's Star Wars Battle Pass. The highlight is certainly General Grievous, but don't miss out on the Apprentice Evie, Poe Dameron, Wookiee Team Leader and Emperor Palpatine skins too! Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fortnite confirms new Star Wars TV show will premiere in the game
Fortnite has become as famous for its in-game events as it is for its wild crossovers. But Epic Games' flagship shooter is set to go one further and combine the two in a collaboration with one of the biggest franchises of all time. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is an upcoming animated show focusing on the dark underworld of the Star Wars universe. As part of the upcoming Star Wars collaboration for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, the show will be debuting in the game before it makes its way to streaming services. Star Wars Watch Party island will make its way into Fortnite where players can jump in and watch the first two episodes of Tales of the Underworld two full days before it hits Disney Plus. This is the first event of its kind, with no TV show having previously debuted in a game before. From 3pm BST on 2nd May 2025, players will be able to jump into the Watch Party island with the code 2124-6713-8076 and enjoy the first two episodes in a Star Wars-themed locale. Anyone who watches both episodes will also net themselves the Asajj Ventress Loading Screen in-game, which is a boon, but not the only free item on offer as part of this update. Any players who connect their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts will receive the First Order Stormtrooper Outfit, a Stormtrooper skin with both a regular and LEGO style. The event is part of Fortnite's now-yearly Star Wars collaboration, where iconic characters from a galaxy far, far away head to the island for a few weeks to celebrate Star Wars Day on 4th May. Along with the Tales of the Underworld premiere, the biggest addition will be Darth Jar Jar, a reference to a famous meme about everyone's favourite Gungan. View Green Video on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Andor season 2 boss explains why iconic Star Wars character is absent from final episodes
Acclaimed Star Wars series Andor, currently airing its second and final season, fills in events between the prequel trilogy and Rogue One – and therefore sees the return of a number of prominent characters from the franchise's history. From the title character played by Diego Luna to Genevieve O'Reilly's Mon Mothma and Ben Mendelsohn's Orson Krennic, the show features some real big hitters, but one who has yet to appear, and it now seems never will, is one of the most iconic villains of all time – Darth Vader. Vader most recently appeared in live action in the Disney Plus show Obi-Wan Kenobi, and given the time period he could well have shown up in Andor. The show's creator Tony Gilroy has now explained why he never does. When Rolling Stone asked whether including Vader was something he thought about, he said: "No, that was never on my agenda. Writing for Darth Vader is really limiting. I’ve done it. He doesn’t have a lot to say." Gilroy was one of the writers on Rogue One, which featured Darth Vader in a supporting role. This included a fan-favourite scene which sees Vader making his way through a ship's hallway, killing troops as he goes. Meanwhile, Gilroy also explained why Emperor Palpatine never makes an appearance, saying: "He was too big a piece of meat for me to introduce. It was too heavy a lift. I thought about it at one point, but it was too heavy a lift." Speaking with RadioTimes.com, Gilroy recently revealed that there were "thousands" of ideas that never made the cut, saying some were left out because "they were indulgent or extravagant or silly", while others were changed "because we couldn't afford to pay for them, or problems came up". "You’re always shifting," he explained. "I mean, [there's] nothing specific that I would say, 'Oh God, we missed this thing.' I'm very pleased where we ended up." View Green Video on the source website The first three episodes of Andor are now available to stream, with three more set to arrive each week on a Wednesday until all 12 have been released. There is set to be a one-year time jump between each of the episode batches, with the final batch taking the series right up towards the start of Rogue One - and Cassian Andor's tragic, yet noble end. Read more: Doctor Who confirms fan theory with sequel to iconic episode – and David Tennant cameo The Last of Us creator reveals how one detail makes season 2 episode 2 death even more heartbreaking Andor season 2 continues on Disney Plus UK on Wednesday 30th April 2025. Sign up to Disney+ from £4.99 a month or £89.90 for a year. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Andor season 2's portrayal of sexual violence is a first for Star Wars – and an incredibly impactful depiction
Adria Arjona gives a powerful performance in a distressing - but important - moment.
*Warning: This article contains discussions of sexual abuse that some readers may find distressing.* Andor is one of the most grounded entries in the Star Wars slate with a central focus on the everyday experience of living under a repressive regime from a multitude of perspectives in the galaxy. It’s extraordinary due to its ordinariness, as regular people’s lives are exploited, upheaved and decimated by the brutality and horrors of war. Nowhere has this been more evident than in Andor season 2, episode 3, Harvest. In episode 2, Bix (Adria Arjona), Brasso (Joplin Sibtain) and Wil’s (Muhannad Bhaier) secluded haven is interrupted when an Imperial ship arrives to conduct a visa audit to find any undocumented individuals. One lieutenant takes an interest in Bix and invites her out to dinner, which she politely declines by inventing a husband, who is off-planet, that would not like it. The threat to her physical safety in this scene is palpable, though he never touches her or approaches her. But with every forced smile and tense breath Bix takes, it’s clear she’s terrified of being alone with him. Thankfully, Brasso arrives and the forward officer swiftly leaves. Yet, in the next episode, Andor crosses over into more distressing territory when the officer returns to her home and tries to rape her. In the graphic and distressing scene, Bix begs him not to assault her. He pins her to the wall and attempts to coerce her by telling her it’s a ‘simple choice’ to not resist his violent advances, as he threatens her over her presence on the planet. It’s one of the most disturbing scenes in the franchise to date and the first time a character has said the word ‘rape’ on-screen in Star Wars. Bix is dragged across the floor, thrown across the room and fights for her life against his relentless advances, before she manages to kill him. When his driver demands she surrender, Bix explains: “He tried to rape me.” By his unfazed response and refusal to drop the weapon, it becomes clear that this kind of exploitation has happened before. View Green Video on the source website In Return of the Jedi, it is implied that Princess Leia may have been raped when she was a prisoner to Jabba the Hut, enslaved in that sexualised gold bikini. Connotations of sexual violence could also be read into other dark and light power dynamics, but nothing manifests in the way it does in Andor. It is apparent that this fictional world mirrors our own, as the same prejudices are present in both. In season 1, Dedra (Denise Gough), the ruthless ISB supervisor, is belittled and demeaned by her colleagues, as she is the only (and potentially first) woman to sit at the table. This reiterates the misogynistic culture in the Empire, and when combined with the authority and fear Imperial soldiers instil, it’s surprising that Star Wars has never explored a woman’s perspective in this way before. For the first time, Andor has drawn a spotlight to women’s unique experience in both the rebellion and the Empire as a whole, which is different to that of a man’s, as there is always an undertone of sexual violence from their oppressors too. Star Wars is allegorical and George Lucas has spoken at length about taking inspiration from the Vietnam War, but Andor is the first project that hasn’t shied away from addressing the scope of such viciousness on-screen. Bix was psychologically abused in season 1, but Harvest took this one step further by introducing grotesque sexual violence into the show, which has previously been left out of the franchise. It’s a difficult scene to stomach, but important viewing. Andor is pushing the boundaries of the adult content within Star Wars to showcase something new, but harrowingly familiar. The series also benefits from having the scope to explore these short, but memorable individual experiences across 12 hours of screen-time, as opposed to a two-hour film. Harvest consolidates Andor as one of the strongest entries in the canon, as it brings to the forefront formerly overlooked perspectives of living under a terrifying, sadistic regime. For support and advice on matters raised in this article, please visit www.rapecrisis.org.uk, call the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line on 0808 500 2222 or chat to Rape Crisis online 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk. Andor season 2 continues weekly on Disney Plus. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on this week. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast – All voice actors and where you know them from
In the last few years, voice actors have well and truly become the celebs of the gaming world, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is capitalising on it. The first game from French studio Sandfall Interactive has a star-studded cast including some of the biggest names in gaming, and some pretty major film and TV stars too! Some characters show up quite late in the list of chapters, mind you. So, if you’re wondering who voices whom in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, we’ve got the full cast list for you to check out. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast – All voice actors View oEmbed on the source website Here is a list of all the main voice actors in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and their characters: Charlie Cox – Gustave Jennifer English – Maelle Ben Starr – Verso Kirsty Rider – Lune Shala Nyx – Sciel Andy Serkis – Renoir Rich Keeble – Monoco Maxence Cazorla – Esquie We spoke to Ben Starr and Jennifer English about the game, and you can see the interview in video form above! Where do you know the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast from? Some of the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast are perhaps more well-known than others, but for most of them, you’ll almost certainly recognise some of their work. Charlie Cox – Gustave English actor Charlie Cox takes on the role of Expedition 33 leader Gustave. These days, you probably know him best as Matt Murdock, or his alias, Daredevil. He’s also had some smaller roles in TV’s Kin and in Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything. Jennifer English – Maelle The first of our gaming royalty, Jennifer English takes on the role of smart-talking teenage expeditioner Maelle. Though she has lent her voice to games for many years now, her big break came as Latenna in Elden Ring. She would later, however, shoot to true stardom after voicing Shadowheart in Larian Studios’ tremendously successful Baldur’s Gate 3 in 2023. Ben Starr – Verso Taking on the role of mysterious stranger Verso is another voice acting star(r) – Ben Starr! After some minor roles in TV shows like Jamestown, his gaming break came in 2023 when he voiced Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy 16. These days, you’re more likely to see him wearing a jester’s hat and a full face of makeup as Jimbo, the mascot from indie mega-hit Balatro. Kirsty Rider – Lune Playing the expedition’s resident scholar and mage, we have actress Kirsty Rider. After her first major role on children’s TV show Space Pirates in 2008, she went on to have minor roles in various series such as Call the Midwife and The Sandman. Her first video game role came in 2022, when she lent her voice to Kuroki in Sifu. Shala Nyx – Sciel The upbeat farmer-turned-expeditioner Sciel is voiced by Shala Nyx. Nyx is a prolific voice actor, featuring in Baldur’s Gate 3, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Diablo 4, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and many more. Outside of gaming, she’s featured in TV series such as Casualty, Corpse Talk and Untold. Andy Serkis – Renoir Andy Serkis, playing Renoir, is perhaps the most famous member of the Clair Obscur cast. He is undoubtedly best known for being the man behind Gollum from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, but he’s had plenty of other roles, too. He’s been Alfred in The Batman, Caesar in the Planet of the Apes series and even Snoke in Star Wars: Episode 8 – The Last Jedi. Some CV, right? View Green Video on the source website Rich Keeble – Monoco Playing the scholarly Gestral Monoco is actor Rich Keeble. Keeble’s deep voice lends itself pretty nicely to many characters, with the veteran actor taking on roles in Split Fiction, Wuthering Waves, New World: Aeternum and many more. Outside of gaming, he’s featured in TV series such as Kaos, The Change and Meet the Richardsons among others. Maxence Cazorla – Esquie Maxence Cazorla is a man of many talents. Not only does he voice the enigmatic Esquie, but he also provides the motion capture for Ben Starr’s character, Verso. He is perhaps the least well-known of the cast, especially for those of us from outside his home country of France. That being said, he has an extensive CV, acting in films like Instructions for a Living and the upcoming Stereo Crashers, as well as a host of short films and stage appearances. Read more on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gustave build - best weapons and skills How long is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - time to beat explained Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 attributes - which ones to level up first Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Andor set? Star Wars timeline explained
The blockbuster series sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The first three episodes of Andor season 2 are officially here, with the new instalment covering more ground than the first as the series approaches the events of Rogue One. Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor, and the man we once knew as a self-serving thief has now transformed into a revolutionary. He still has a way to go until he becomes the hero we saw in Rogue One, though, and that's where Tony Gilroy's second instalment comes in – filling in the gaps, three episodes at a time, with each act spaced out by a year. With every Star Wars series, the franchise timeline gets more complex – and it's important to know exactly where a given series lands on the Star Wars timeline as each era has its own distinct heroes, villains and pivotal locations, from Coruscant to Endor and Tatooine to Jakku. Luckily, we're here to help clear up any confusion! Here, you can find our in-depth guide to where exactly Andor fits into the wider jigsaw puzzle that is Star Wars, as well as how it ties into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Where does Andor fit in the Star Wars timeline? Andor seasons 1 and two are set over the course of five years – from 5-0BBY, which is right before the events in A New Hope. While season 1 only took place over a year, season 2 takes place over the course of four years, with each act showing a few days of each year. It's expected to lead into the events of Rogue One, meaning season 2 will cover the years 4BBY to 0BBY. For those unfamiliar, BBY and ABY are the two periods by which Star Wars fans measure time in the fictional universe, representing events before and after the Battle of Yavin. Another thing to note: the Battle of Yavin is another name for the destruction of the Death Star by Luke Skywalker at the end of A New Hope – so for reference, 0 BBY is the year that the original Star Wars movie takes place. From this, we know that Andor takes place roughly five years before the events of A New Hope, which is why both the Rebel Alliance and the Empire are less organised than they are in that film. Here's a list of Star Wars projects around the same time, so you have an idea of what context you're stepping into with Andor. 22-19 BBY: Star Wars: The Clone Wars 19 BBY: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 19 BBY: Star Wars: The Bad Batch 13-10 BBY: Solo: A Star Wars Story 9 BBY: Obi-Wan Kenobi 5 BBY: Andor season 1 4-0BBY: Andor season 2 5-0 BBY: Star Wars: Rebels 1BBY: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 0 BBY: Episode IV: A New Hope 3 ABY: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back 4 ABY: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi 9-11 ABY: The Mandalorian 9 ABY: The Book of Boba Fett 9 ABY: Skeleton Crew 11 ABY: Ahsoka 34 ABY: Episode VII: The Force Awakens View Affiliate Playlist on the source website How long does the series chart in the timeline? Andor seasons 1 and 2 combined take place over five years - from 5-0BBY. Creator Gilroy previously told Deadline about the structure of season 2 that the arcs are "super condensed". He added: "They’re like three days, four days, two weeks, four days. They’re really tight. It’s cool that way. "That’s what’s exciting about it. You can go away for a year, come back for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and then jump a year. So they won’t be spread out. It won’t be like block two takes place over another year. "So they’re very concentrated, which is fun. And then you have to account for all the negative space and what happened in the interim." How does Andor tie into Rogue One? Andor serves as a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, detailing how Cassian Andor came to make the ultimate sacrifice in Gilroy's 2016 film. Season 2 will lead right up to the opening scene of Rogue One. Andor is available to stream on Disney+. Season 2 is coming on Wednesday 23rd April 2025. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Andor season 2: Release date, trailer, plot, latest news on Star Wars series
The reviews are in for Andor season 2 – and it looks like the second run of the Star Wars show has proven to be well worth the two and half year wait. In our own 5-star verdict, we called it an "enthralling second instalment" and remarked that it "hopefully sets a blueprint for how other franchises can operate moving forwards", a sentiment which has been echoed by most of the other reviews published so far. As with the previous run, the season is opening with a triple header – but this time it will continue to drop three episodes each week for the remainder of the series. Meanwhile, it's also been confirmed that this will be the final run of the series. Ahead of the run, lead actor Diego Luna spoke about saying goodbye to the character of Cassian Andor, telling Deadline that when production wrapped on the show, "we had a drink, we hugged, we cried". He added: "It’s sad, it’s painful, but also I know how lucky I am that I had this opportunity. Many go through the journey of acting without living something like this, you know? I didn’t know it was going to happen to me, it’s been 10 years of my life, so I’m proud and honoured to be part of this family." With the final season, we should see a fitting conclusion that properly sets Cassian Andor up for his role in the also-fantastic Star Wars: Rogue One film. Along with its particular release schedule, though, there are a couple of other distinctions for Andor to keep in mind. These include its different release dates and the good number of trailers we now have for the show. Here's everything to know about Andor season 2 so far, from when it's coming out to how you can quickly recap season 1. Andor season 2 release date: When will the series hit Disney+? Andor will land on Disney+ on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 in the US and Wednesday 23rd April in the UK. Gilroy confirmed the series would launch with a three-episode drop, with the rest of the series also being released in three-episode batches across subsequent weeks. That release date has somewhat been delayed, as Gilroy also previously revealed that Andor season 2 was expected to be released in August 2024. That's because season 2 took a long time to film due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, with filming beginning in November 2022 and ending in February 2024 with various breaks and delays in between. Andor season 2 cast: Who will return? Most of the Andor cast is expected to return for the second season in some capacity, which will be led once more by Diego Luna in the titular role. Here are the old and new cast members who have been confirmed to join Andor season 2: Diego Luna as Cassian Andor Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen Joplin Sibtain as Brasso Alan Tudyk as K-2SO Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic Faye Marsay as Vel Varada Sethu as Cinta Kyle Soller as Syril Karn Denise Gough as Dedra Meero Forrest Whittaker as Saw Gerrera Alaïs Lawson as Enza Rylanz Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya Marki Joplin Sibtain as Brasso Théo Costa Marini as Dilan Based on the trailers, Stellan Skarsgård will continue to be a key player in season 2 as Rebel spy Luthen Rael, along with his longtime associates Vel (Faye Marsay) and Cinta (Varada Sethu). The climactic season 1 finale also saw three of Andor's friends escape the Empire's attack on Ferrix – Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona), Brasso (Joplin Sibtain) and adorable droid B2EMO – with the fugitive promising that he'll reunite with them one day. A great hero needs a great villain to face off with, and Cassian has two, with Kyle Soller's Syril Karn and Denise Gough's Dedra Meero seeming likely to combine their dastardly plans in the second season. On top of that is the return of Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Callan Krennic. While he didn't appear in Andor season 1, returning for its last will hopefully set up his role as the main villain in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Meanwhile, on Coruscant, embattled politician Mon Mothma, played by Genevieve O'Reilly, will continue organising the Rebellion as her personal life completely unravels. Tony Gilroy has also hinted that Andy Serkis could return as Empire prisoner Kino Loy, although this is still to be confirmed. As fans expected, the first season of Andor had quite a high death count, killing off Maarva (Fiona Shaw), Nemik (Alex Lawther) and Skeen (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), all of whom are unlikely to reappear – except, perhaps, in flashbacks. How many episodes will there be in Andor season 2? As for the episode count, there will be 12 episodes in Andor season 2. Tony Gilroy has written the first three episodes, with Beau Willimon writing episodes 4 to 6. Dan Gilroy has written episodes 7 to 9, with Tom Bissell writing the final episodes. What could happen in Andor season 2? Plot theories Tony Gilroy has teased what's coming down the line for Andor in several interviews, including a conversation with Rolling Stone where he promised things will be "very different" when the show returns. "The first year is really about him becoming, and the last line of this tranche of 12 episodes will sum up where we’ve been trying to get to. And we come back a year later. It’ll be very different," he began. "The next four years [of story] are not about becoming a revolutionary. They’re about learning to be a leader and how difficult it is to put the alliance together and what happens to people who are the original gangsters versus the establishment and a lot of different other issues." Andor season 2 will have a new narrative structure, skipping forward one year for every three episodes, but Gilroy has promised that the show won't feel any less detailed. "What becomes interesting is now we can play the negative space. When you jump a year, what happened in between? You know the people, you know what their trajectory was. It’s energising," he continued while speaking to Rolling Stone. "People grow up and people get tired and people betray each other and people change their minds and people get weak and people get crazy." Gilroy has also said that Andor season 2 will tie in more directly with the main Star Wars saga, as it begins hurtling towards the events of A New Hope at lightspeed, with the rebel base on Yavin 4 set to be a key location in the story. The showrunner let that detail slip while discussing a new addition to the writing team with Collider. "Tom Bissell is really cool and really, really interesting, versatile, really good writer," he said. "But also a very, very, very big Star Wars fan, which we really wanted to make sure we had another pro because we’re going into Rogue [One]. "We’re going to Yavin, and then we’re going into places where we eventually need to really weave our way back to the source." Is there an Andor season 2 trailer? Yes, there's not just one Andor season 2 trailer, but two, including the announcement trailer that revealed its release date. Release date/teaser trailer This first trailer Andor season 2 was a first look that's lighter in tone compared to others we've seen, while also confirming the first three episodes' 22nd April premiere date. View oEmbed on the source website Second trailer The newest full trailer dropped for Andor's final season at the end of March. Watch it below: View oEmbed on the source website Andor season 1 recap If you haven't watched Andor season 1 since it first came out back in 2022, the Star Wars YouTube channel has also dropped the below recap video you can watch to get yourself back up to speed. Just over 14 minutes in length, this is the perfect substitute to get ready for season 2 rather than rewatching all 12 previous episodes again. View oEmbed on the source website Andor season 1 is available to stream on Disney+ now. Sign up to Disney+ for £7.99 a month or £79.90 for a year. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Star Wars: Zero Company release window confirmed as new trailer shows first-look gameplay
After initially being confirmed back in 2022, we've finally had our first look at the upcoming Star Wars: Zero Company. As part of this year's Star Wars Celebration taking place in Japan, an announcement trailer for the game was released, showing off some of the story and gameplay for the first time. But while story and gameplay were the main focus, the trailer ends with confirmation that the game is currently aiming for a 2026 release date for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. View oEmbed on the source website Described by game director Greg Foertsch as "a single player turn-based tactics game with an original game set during the Clone Wars," Zero Company is being developed by Bit Reactor, strategy game stalwarts who have worked on XCOM and Civilization, among others. Players will take control of Hawks, a former Republic officer, commanding your squad "through a gritty and authentic story set in the twilight of the Clone Wars." Throughout the game, players will take on various operations with their crew, developing and operating from a base where you'll gather information on your enemies and "forge bonds" with your team to unlock powerful new abilities and synergies. "Our vision for Star Wars: Zero Company is grounded in gameplay design pillars that weave in the immersive Star Wars galaxy with engaging turn-based tactics gameplay," Foertsch explained. "It's our aim to deliver a game with an original Star Wars story from the Clone Wars era that has meaningful outcomes from player choices, and deep turn-based tactical combat with an approachable and cinematic presentation." This sentiment was echoed by executive producer of Lucasfilm Games, Orion Kellogg: "This isn't just a Clone Wars game, this is a game in the Clone Wars, but from a new angle." He adds, "This is really Bit Reactor's vision. It's their Star Wars story and we're here to help them tell it. So you're going to see the political intrigue of Andor; you're going to see the gritty battles of Rogue One. You're going to see the wit and wisdom of A New Hope. It's a Star Wars game through and through." Although we'll also be hearing more about this year's Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration this weekend, Zero Company is undoubtedly the event's biggest gaming story, and we're excited to see more soon. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fortnite confirms when its big Star Wars news will drop this weekend
While fans of the series gear up for Star Wars Day on 4th May, Epic Games is gearing up for another dose of Fortnite x Star Wars action. It's become a tradition in Fortnite for a yearly crossover between Epic Games' shooter and a galaxy far far away, with iconic Star Wars characters joining the fray. This year appears to be no different, as it's been confirmed that Fortnite will be making a special appearance at the upcoming Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan. Taking place from 18th-20th April 2025, the event celebrates the storied history of the Star Wars franchise, but for the gamers out there, it's the final day that will pique your curiosity. It's been confirmed that Fortnite will feature in the 'Star Wars Celebration LIVE!' stream at around 2am BST on Sunday 20th April. The event will stream on both the StarWars.com homepage and on the official Star Wars YouTube channel. As for what's going to be included, organisers are keeping their cards close to their chest, but we assume it's going to be related to the upcoming Chapter 6 Season 3, which is set to retain that yearly Star Wars theme. The new Fortnite season is expected on 3rd May, meaning it's just in time for some more 'May the 4th be with you' antics. Previous editions of the crossover have introduced fan-favourite characters into Fortnite, such as Darth Vader, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul and more. We also usually see some Star Wars-themed items added into the loot pool, with players able to wield lightsabers and blasters to take down their opponents. During last year's event, players could even find Darth Vader's ship in the Fortnite map and fight him and his Stormtroopers in order to get their hands on his lightsaber. If you're not keen on staying up that late to watch the event, or simply can't make time for it, all the details will be published across Fortnite social media channels for you to check out at a later time. View Green Video on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Star Wars: Zero Company game confirmed for big reveal this week – but there's a catch
Electronic Arts has confirmed that Star Wars: Zero Company will be revealed soon as the next big Star Wars video game. However, there is a catch! Star Wars: Zero Company has been described on the official website as "a single-player turn-based tactics game, developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games". The game is "currently in development", and the image above was shared through the official channel, showing "just a few members of the elite squad under your command". So, when is the big reveal and how do we tune in to watch the game in action for the first time? Keep on reading to find out! When is the Star Wars: Zero Company reveal event? The Star Wars: Zero Company reveal event is taking place at Star Wars Celebration in Japan on Saturday 19th April. The panel will be taking place at 4:30pm JST for fans that are attending Star Wars Celebration in person. Here in the UK, that is 8:30am BST on Saturday morning. Say, if you want to tune in, say goodbye to your lie-in plans! Can I watch the Star Wars: Zero Company reveal event at home? And here's the catch we mentioned earlier — it doesn't sound like fans at home will be able to watch the Star Wars: Zero Company reveal event in full online. Not in an official capacity, anyway! The Star Wars website says quite clearly that Lucasfilm "will share the first details about the game currently in development with attendees at Star Wars Celebration Japan". There doesn't seem to be a promise that the full panel will be shared online. If you're not at the Galaxy Stage yourself, don't expect to see an official stream. However, a different Star Wars blog states that fans at home should check Tiktok, YouTube, Facebook and X if they want to see highlights from Celebration. If you stay tuned to the Star Wars channels on Saturday, we'd expect to see Star Wars: Zero Company featured among the "colourful commentary, surprise celebrity guests, and exclusive interviews" that have been promised online for fans at home. We'll be sure to update you as and when we hear more about the game! View Green Video on the source website Read more on Star Wars: When is Star Wars: Hunters shutting down? Final update confirmed Andor season 2: Release date, trailer, plot, latest news on Star Wars series Ryan Gosling in talks for Star Wars film from Deadpool & Wolverine director Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Star Wars: Hunters shutting down? Final update confirmed
Despite fully releasing just last year, Star Wars: Hunters has already been confirmed to be shutting down this year – here's when it'll happen.
Less than a year on from the release of Star Wars: Hunters, it has been announced that the game is shutting down. The mobile arena shooter brought Star Wars to iOS, Android and Switch following a development cycle plagued by delays. So, when will the game be going offline for good and will there be any more content? We've got all the answers. When is Star Wars: Hunters shutting down? Star Wars: Hunters will be permanently shut down on 1st October 2025. Until then, the game will be playable as normal, meaning fans can continue to enjoy the game up until the end of September. The shutdown was announced in a press release on the game's official website, with a message from the developers stating that "this decision was not made lightly". "Your passion and dedication to the game and its community have meant the world to us, and we are committed to providing visibility and updates through the transition process," it reads. The message concludes: "Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey and for the time you've spent playing Star Wars: Hunters." It is somewhat unsurprising that Hunters has shuttered so early considering its rocky development. Despite a soft launch in 2021 with a planned full release date of late 2021, the game faced repeated delays, pushing its release date back to 2022 and 2023 before it was finally released in June 2024. This was not helped by the game's relatively poor reviews among critics, with the Switch version of the game scoring a 57 on Metacritic. When is the final update for Star Wars: Hunters? The final content update for Star Wars: Hunters will be released for free on 15th April 2025. View Green Video on the source website The biggest addition from this update is the introduction of Tuya, a new Support Hunter. Tuya will be available for all players completely free of charge as soon as the update releases, along with additional in-game content. In addition to this, it has been confirmed that the game's ranked leaderboard will continue to run for players to compete in when Season 6 begins. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
25 Star Wars questions for your home pub quiz
Can you answer these questions from a galaxy far far away?
Whether you're setting up your own Star Wars quiz or just looking to add a Star Wars round to your regular get together, we've got you covered with a selection of 25 questions and answers. With points of trivia ranging from behind-the-scenes facts to in-universe lore, and stretching across the franchise right from its beginnings in 1977 through to the present day, these questions will suit nerfherders and Jedi masters alike. Do you know your Din Djarin from your Qui-Gon Jinn? Do you know as much about the franchise's animated additions as its live-action movies and series? Here's your chance to find out. Read on below for a list of 25 Star Wars quiz questions and answers. And once you’re done, why not try our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz, music quiz or sport pub quiz for size? Plus there’s many, many more pub quizzes available as part of our bumper general knowledge pub quiz. View Riddle on the source website Star Wars quiz questions Which actor plays the title character in The Mandalorian? What is the name of the bounty hunter who captured Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back? Which space opera comic strip originally inspired George Lucas to write the first Star Wars film? What colour was Qui-Gon Jinn's lightsaber? In total, how many series have there been of animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars? Who was the director of 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? In The Empire Strikes Back, Lando Calrissian is the Baron Administrator of Cloud City on which planet? What day of the year is known by fans as Star Wars Day? What is the name of Jabba the Hutt's in-house band in Return of the Jedi? Who played young Han Solo in the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story? Which Star Wars film has the most Academy Awards to its name? Which producer has overseen the Star Wars franchise as President of LucasFilm since Disney acquired the company? Jar Jar Binks belongs to what species? Which actor was "digitally resurrected" to posthumously appear in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? What is the name of the planet on which Luke Skywalker goes into hiding for several years? Who does Mulan and Agents of SHIELD star Ming-Na Wen play in the Star Wars universe? Kendal Ozzel was the commanding officer of which ship? Which Doctor Who star had a key role in Ahsoka? In what year was the first instalment of the Star Wars: Battlefront video game series released? Adam Driver turned down a role in which other blockbuster to play Kylo Ren? Can you name the Jedi Council member who is of the same species as Yoda? Which actor plays Cassian Andorin both Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Andor? Which species believed that C-3PO might be "some sort of god"? Which acclaimed actress stars as Maz Kanata in the sequel trilogy? Name all of the seven live action Star Wars to have been produced for Disney Plus thus far, as of March 2025. Star Wars quiz answers Pedro Pascal Boba Fett Flash Gordon Green Seven Gareth Edwards Bespin May 4th The Max Rebo Band Alden Ehrenreich Star Wars: A New Hope (6 wins) Kathleen Kennedy Gungan Peter Cushing Ahch-To Fennec Shand The Executor David Tennant 2004 Batman v Superman Yaddle Diego Luna Ewoks Lupita Nyong'o The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Ahsoka, The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew Can't get enough quizzing? Try some of our other quizzes now: General knowledge quiz questions and answers Kids general knowledge quiz questions and answers TV quiz questions and answers Music quiz questions and answers Sport quiz questions and answers Food and drink quiz questions and answers Geography quiz questions and answers Easy pub quiz questions and answers The Crown quiz questions and answers Friends quiz questions and answers Game of Thrones quiz questions and answers Breaking Bad quiz questions and answers Peaky Blinders quiz questions and answers Soaps quiz questions and answers Netflix quiz questions and answers Doctor Who quiz questions and answers Marvel quiz questions and answers Harry Potter quiz questions and answers Disney quiz questions and answers James Bond quiz questions and answers Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to play as Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles explained
Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles lets you play as Jar Jar Binks, along with 12 other brand new characters that weren’t present in the PS1 original. While some characters are available to play as from the start, Jar Jar Binks isn’t so lucky. How do you play as Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles? You need to unlock him. Fortunately, unlocking Jar Jar Binks as a playable character is simple enough. Unfortunately, doing so will take a little while. It’s also worth knowing what the full list of playable characters in Jedi Power Battles is, and we’ve got you covered there, too. Keep reading to find out how to unlock Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles. Hop on down to the end of the page for the full list of playable characters in this HD port of the PS1 classic. How to play as Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles explained To play as Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles, you need to complete the main story on any difficulty level. Once you complete the game, you will unlock a number of new playable characters, including Jar Jar Binks – everyone’s favourite Gungan. That’s all there is to know about unlocking Jar Jar Binks as a playable character in Jedi Power Battles. You’ll find the full list of playable characters in the Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles remaster below, including how to unlock them all. What other playable characters are in Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles? The full list of playable characters in Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles includes all characters from the original game unlocked and playable from the start: Mace Windu Obi-Wan Kenobi Plo Koon Adi Gallia Qui-Gon Jinn Darth Maul Captain Panaka Queen Amidala Ki-Adi Mundi Battle Droid This shiny new HD port of the PS1 game also includes 13 brand new playable characters. You should unlock 12 of them by completing the game on any difficulty level. The Loader Droid, meanwhile, is unlocked by inputting a cheat code. Jar Jar Binks Pilot Droid Weequay Rifle Tusken Raider Ishi Tib Mercenary Rifle Droid Flame Droid Rodian Gungan Guard Destroyer Droid Staff Tusken Raider Loader Droid | How to unlock: Press R1, L1 and Square together on the character select screen of the campaign Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles is out now on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Ryan Gosling in talks for Star Wars film from Deadpool & Wolverine director
Gosling and Shawn Levy are reportedly headed to a galaxy far, far away.
With the Star Wars universe heading back to the big screen with multiple new titles over the coming years, it has been reported that Ryan Gosling is headed to a galaxy far, far away. Gosling is reportedly in talks to join a new Star Wars movie from Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy and The Adam Project co-writer Jonathan Tropper, which will apparently not be connected to the Skywalker saga, and instead tell a standalone story. If the film does come to fruition, it will arrive after Star Wars' next foray onto the big screen, The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is set for release on 22nd May 2026. That will be the first Star Wars film since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, with a number of Disney Plus streaming series having filled the gap. As for when Levy's film would arrive in cinemas, that's currently less certain, although there is an untitled Star Wars movie on Disney's release calendar for 17th December 2027. As well as directing Deadpool & Wolverine, Levy is known for directing the Night at the Museum franchise, Free Guy and The Adam Project, as well as executive producing and directing episodes of Stranger Things. Read more: Timothée Chalamet fined for riding bike to A Complete Unknown premiere Loki star wants to play James Bond villain next as he eyes "bad guy" roles Meanwhile, Gosling has most recently been seen in The Fall Guy, Barbie and The Gray Man, and has been nominated for an Oscar three times – for Barbie, La La Land and Half Nelson. When it comes to Star Wars, there are a number of other film projects at various stages of development, with directors including Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Dave Filoni, James Mangold and Taika Waititi. Meanwhile, Disney Plus shows that are in production include Andor season 2, which will be that show's final run, and Ahsoka season 2. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew ending explained – What happened to Jod?
There are a few unanswered questions as the series bows out.
Warning: contains full spoilers for Skeleton Crew. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has come to a dramatic and rather unexpected end, with fans now clamouring for a season 2. Jude Law's Jod was the show's most talked about character, as he revealed his true nature throughout the series - despite the actor fearing that he would "disappoint" Star Wars fans. It was a triumphant ending for Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers) and co, with their parents finally getting in on the battle, but the show still leaves a few unanswered questions. Here's everything that went down in the final episode of Skeleton Crew – and what it means for At Attin in the greater context of Star Wars. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew ending explained – What happened to Jod? Jod and his army of pirates were defeated by the children and Kh'ymm's allies, retreating from At Attin. Notably, he's left alive, meaning he could potentially return to Star Wars in future. The episode begins with Jod returning the children to At Attin, and acting as a selfless Emissary, telling the kids' parents they're in a lot of trouble and instructing droids to spy on them so they can't tell the truth. Jod invites Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) and her mother to meet the Supervisor (who ends up being a droid), menacingly promising to take "special care" of both of them. As Jod attempts to convince the Supervisor to let his second ship come through the At Attin barrier and land, he gets caught in a lie, with Fern managing to warn the Supervisor and her mother that Jod is a pirate trying to invade the Mint. The Supervisor calls for Jod to be seized – but he destroys the droid with his lightsaber. He threatens the Undersecretary (Kerry Condon) into showing him how to get through the barrier, and seizes control of At Attin's systems, ordering his underlings to start the invasion. At Wim's house, the power shuts off – including to the droids – and he tells his dad the truth about Jod. Wim, Neel (Robert Timothy Smith) and KB (Kyriana Kratter) plot to save Fern from Jod and plan to call Kh'ymm, leaving Wim's dad Wendle in the dust as they blast off on hover bikes. They're forced to take cover as they're shot at. Of course, Fern is already making plans of her own, telling her mum that there are good people in the galaxy and that she doesn't have to be afraid of the barrier coming down. She plans to obtain one of the droid's blasters, and tells her reluctant mum to create a distraction. As Wim and his father reach Jod and Fern, they distract Jod by telling him that Wim has been working with the Jedi. Jod doesn't believe them, but it distracts him long enough for Wendle to restore the power. KB gets their old ship in the air with Neel's help, and she manages to call Kh'ymm for help – but Kh'ymm's allies still need to find a way through the barrier. What's worse, KB's ship is hit and starts plummeting to the ground. The ship appears to crash to the ground in plumes of smoke. Jod reveals that when he was young, a Jedi found him and began his training – but she was hunted down and he watched her die. What happened to At Attin? At Attin had its barrier destroyed, meaning it's now discoverable to the rest of the galaxy. After Jod reveals the truth about his past, Wendle tackles him and Wim manages to pick up Jod's lightsaber. Putting aside her fears about the galaxy, Fern's mum helps to pull the lever to destroy the barrier. Wim and Fern face up to Jod, lightsaber in hand. View Green Video on the source website As X-Wings fly through the barrier, coming to At Attin's aid, Jod's army of pirates retreat. Thankfully, the kids find KB and SM-33 alive and well after their bumpy landing. Presumably, the citizens of At Attin will now begin to rebuild. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is available to stream on Disney Plus. New episodes arrive weekly. Sign up to Disney Plus now for £4.99 per month or £79.90 for a full year. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will there be a Star Wars: Skeleton Crew season 2? Creators weigh in
With Star Wars: Skeleton Crew coming to an end – and leaving a fair amount of unanswered questions – all eyes are on whether there'll be a season 2 of the adventure show. The series comes from the mind of Spider-Man trilogy director Jon Watts, who teamed up with longtime collaborator Christopher Ford to develop the Spielberg-ian pitch, with inspiration coming from '80s releases like The Goonies. It follows a group of youngsters growing up on the planet of At Attin, who accidentally embark on a dangerous adventure across the galaxy. Jude Law is the main adult star in the series, portraying a mysterious Force-sensitive individual who takes the kids under his wing, while Kerry Condon (Better Call Saul) and Nick Frost (How to Train Your Dragon) are among the other big names. Along the way, Stephen Fry was also revealed to be the voice of the mysterious Supervisor. Amid a time of uncertainty for the Star Wars franchise, fans are intrigued to know what the future holds for Skeleton Crew and its charming characters – here's everything we know so far about a potential season 2. Will there be a Star Wars: Skeleton Crew season 2? Disney is yet to announce whether Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will return for a second season. Initially pitched as a limited series, the door is open to more episodes according to The Hollywood Reporter, which said in an October 2024 investigation that Lucasfilm considers the show viable for possible renewal. Of course, that will hinge on how it performs commercially, with big viewing figures necessary to warrant the financial investment that a second season would require. Notably, The Mandalorian is the only live-action Star Wars show on Disney Plus to run for multiple seasons, with others staying limited or getting cancelled (see: The Acolyte), so precedent is not on the side of Skeleton Crew. The creators of Skeleton Crew have said they'd be up for making more, with Ford telling RadioTimes.com: "Because of the nature of it being about these kids and they're growing up, there's already a story direction there of them growing up." Watts added: "I would love to see where they fit into the larger galaxy." Ford went on to say: "By the time we're into the sequels, they'd be adults. It would be fun to grow up with the kids," with Watts adding: "We did want to make sure this season had its own arc and had a beginning, middle and end, but if people want to see more Skeleton Crew, we're in." As for whether he'd return to the character of Jod, Law added to RadioTimes.com: "Absolutely, and that depends an awful lot on whether he's liked and is popular. What's clever is they're always able to cross-pollinate and bring people in and out and back. I would love that." We'll update this page when more information comes in on the future of the series. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website When could a potential Star Wars: Skeleton Crew season 2 be released? If Skeleton Crew were to be renewed for a second season, it could be some time before we see it pop up on Disney Plus. We wouldn't expect any potential follow-up to arrive before winter 2026. The first season only filmed for approximately five months up to January 2023, but spent an unusually long time in post-production, with the premiere coming almost two years later. Given the age of the central characters is relevant to the plot of the show, Disney Plus would presumably want to fast-track a second season if Skeleton Crew gets renewed – or perhaps write a time-jump into the show. Who could appear in a potential Skeleton Crew season 2? If Star Wars: Skeleton Crew were renewed for a second season, it's likely that most of the cast members would return for another spin around the galaxy. Here's a refresher on the key players: Jude Law plays Jod Na Nawood Ravi Cabot-Conyers plays Wim Ryan Kiera Armstrong plays Fern Kyriana Kratter plays KB Robert Timothy Smith plays Neel Tunde Adebimpe plays Wendle Kerry Condon plays Fara Nick Frost as the voice of SM-33 Marti Matulis plays Vane Jaleel White plays Gunter Fred Tatasciore plays Brutus Mike Estes plays Pax Dale Soules plays Chaelt One cast member we wouldn't expect to see back is Stephen Fry after the Supervisor's fate in the final episode - but you never know! What could happen in a potential Skeleton Crew season 2? That's difficult to say, but we would expect to see a bit more of what happens to Jod after the season 1 finale - and whether he gets his comeuppance. We'd also expect to see the kids growing up with more agency about who they're going to be, with Wim likely becoming a force for good on At Attin. Is there a trailer for a potential Skeleton Crew season 2? Alas, there's no Skeleton Crew season 2 trailer just yet – we'll keep you posted. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is available to stream on Disney Plus. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Stephen Fry confirmed in cast of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
The popular broadcaster and actor has been revealed as the voice of a mysterious character in the ongoing Disney Plus series.
One of the big mysteries in the ongoing Disney Plus Star Wars series Skeleton Crew has been around the identity of the Supervisor, the ruler of the planet At Attin who has been frequently mentioned but never heard from – until now. In the recently aired seventh episode, we finally got to hear from the character, and it turns out he's being played by a very familiar face (or voice): Stephen Fry. Although we don't directly see him in the events of the latest instalment, Fry's unmistakable voice is heard making an announcement during the episode, and it is confirmed in the end credits that it is indeed the former QI host taking on the role. His brief appearance came via a public announcement after the Onyx Cinder approaches the planet, although he is a little dishonest about exactly what is going on while telling the citizens that all non-essential work will be temporarily paused as a result of the arrival. "Citizens of At Attin, this is the Supervisor speaking," he is heard saying. "An Emmisary is arriving for a shipment, all non-essential work is suspended until offload is complete. Thank you, that is all." That's all we hear from him on this occasion, but we expect that now his voice has been heard for the first time that we'll be seeing more from the Supervisor in the final episode next week, especially given Jod now looks set to come face to face with him. Read more: The Last of Us confirms season 2 release window with chilling new teaser Severance creator reveals "crazy" pilot moment cut by Ben Stiller There have even been a few fan theories floating about that suggest Fry could also be playing Tak Rennod, the legendary pirate who previously found At Attin but never returned. Earlier, Jod had found a hologram from Tak, but his face was deliberately obscured, leading some fans to speculate that Tak and the Supervisor are in fact one and the same. Either way, we expect we'll get some answers in next week's finale... View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is available to stream on Disney Plus. Sign up to Disney Plus now for £4.99 per month or £79.90 for a full year. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.