The Obi-Wan Kenobi TV present has had its launch date moved – however don’t fret, it hasn’t been delayed for a protracted time frame.
Introduced by Ewan McGregor – who returns to play the long-lasting Jedi Grasp – in a video posted on Star Wars’ a number of social media channels, Obi-Wan Kenobi will now launch on Disney’s streamer on Friday, Might 27.
Whereas which may be disappointing information for some followers to listen to, there’s a gentle facet to this Sith-style information: when Obi-Wan Kenobi premieres on Disney Plus, the primary two episodes might be accessible to stream on launch day. That is price celebrating, then.
Check out the official announcement beneath:
Incoming transmission from Obi-Wan Kenobi… pic.twitter.com/t6Ugzdl7m4March 31, 2022
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“Hi there, Star Wars followers,” McGregor says. “Thanks for all of your unimaginable assist and response to Obi-Wan Kenobi. I’ve some necessary information: our premiere date is transferring – simply a few days – from Wednesday [May 25] to Friday, Might 27.
“However this is the thrilling half: the primary two episodes will premiere collectively. So ensure you tune into each episodes from Obi-Wan Kenobi, streaming Friday, Might 27 solely on Disney Plus.”
The brand new launch date comes simply three weeks after the present’s first trailer was revealed on-line. In it, we obtained our first have a look at Obi-Wan’s standalone journey, together with a number of the new good (and unhealthy) characters we’ll meet, areas we’ll journey to, and the TV sequence’ plot. The teaser even spawned a raft of memes, with followers utilizing the scene the place Obi-Wan appears via a pair of binoculars to see one thing amusing on the horizon.
Obi-Wan Kenobi will see McGregor reprise his function because the Jedi Grasp 15 years on from the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The present, which is about 10 years after the occasions of Revenge of the Sith, will see Obi-Wan watching over a younger Luke Skywalker on Tatooine, till the Galactic Empire calls calling looking for any remaining Jedi to kill. Dealing with the opportunity of Luke being found, Obi-Wan will seemingly lead them on a planet-hopping sport of cat and mouse – which can ultimately lead him to a reunion with former padawan and Luke’s father in Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader.
Hayden Christensen additionally returns because the legendary Sith Lord, whereas different supporting solid members together with Joel Edgerton, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Buddy, and Moses Ingram. For extra Star Wars-based content material, try our devoted hub on each Star Wars film and TV present that is coming quickly.
Evaluation: what is the purpose for the launch date change?
No official purpose has been given for Obi-Wan Kenobi’s altered launch date. Nevertheless, we’ve a serious idea behind the change: Ms Marvel.
Beforehand, we have mentioned the truth that the upcoming Marvel TV present would conflict with Obi-Wan Kenobi and, as such, each properties would compete with one another for the attentions of Disney Plus’ subscriber base. That is as a result of Ms Marvel launches on Disney’s streaming platform on Wednesday, June 8, which might have meant that its first 4 episodes would air similtaneously Obi-Wan’s remaining 4 instalments.
Now, although, the Marvel Part 4 challenge and Star Wars prequel sequence will not be going up in opposition to each other for viewers’ consideration.
That is a sensible transfer on Disney, Lucasfilm, and Marvel’s half. As a wholly new Marvel live-action property, Ms Marvel seemingly would’ve struggled to achieve traction if it clashed with Obi-Wan’s extremely anticipated solo journey. Giving the 2 reveals room to breathe, then, is an apparent transfer to make, however a welcome one nonetheless.
We do not count on that Disney will begin launching new reveals on Fridays once more – it had initially adopted Netflix and Prime Video’s leads in releasing new TV sequence, equivalent to WandaVision, earlier than the weekend arrived. That technique modified in June 2021, although, with the launch of Loki.
We suspect that Disney will hold its Wednesday launch day technique for the lengthy haul. However, to ensure that Obi-Wan and Ms Marvel to get as many views as attainable, transferring the previous’s launch date to a distinct weekday makes complete sense. Nevertheless, it will now go up in opposition to successful Netflix present in Stranger Factor season 4. Place your bets on who’ll win this lightsaber duel.
Nonetheless, we have reached out to Disney to make clear why Obi-Wan Kenobi’s launch date has been moved, and we’ll replace this text if we hear again.
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