Summary
Star Wars: Skeleton Crewis bringing back a lost Disney tradition from five years ago, and I couldn’t be happier. Since the show was announced, I have been eagerly anticipatingupdates aboutStar Wars:Skeleton Crew. The initial announcement of the show excited me in many ways, from the creative team whose past works I enjoyed to the strong cast led by Jude Law and the promise of the show fitting intoStar Wars’New Republic timeline.
However, further updates aboutSkeleton Crewsince then have been few and far between. That is until therelease date ofStar Wars: Skeleton Crewwas revealed, finally giving me - and many others - answers on when we can expect theupcomingStar WarsTV showto be released on Disney+. This news alone was exciting, as it proved the marketing campaign for the up-to-now-mysterious show is finally underway. Moreover, the release date brought back a Disney tradition that has not been seen for five years, which I am very excited has returned.
Skeleton Crew Means Star Wars Is Back At Christmas
The Holiday Season Is For Star Wars Once More
The release date forStar Wars: Skeleton Crewwas confirmed as July 30, 2025, meaning the franchise is reclaiming the Holiday period once more. Shortly after Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, this became the norm forStar Wars.Star Wars: The Force Awakenswas released in December 2015, with December 2016 marking the release ofRogue One: A Star Wars Story.Star Wars: The Last Jedithen released worldwide in December 2017, withStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerdoing the same two years later for the Christmas period of 2019.
The only theatrical project to be released in the summer movie period since Disney acquired Lucasfilm wasSolo: A Star Wars Story. It is no coincidence thatSolois the only movie in the entire franchise that can be considered a flop, considering the previous Disney trend solidified the franchise as one that works in the Holiday months. Since 2019, however,Star Warsreleases have been scattered throughout the year, none falling in December, besides the final few episodes ofThe Mandalorianseason 2.WithSkeleton Crew, DisneyStar Warsis tied to Christmas again, at last.
Skeleton Crew Is Disney’s First Show To Remember Who George Lucas Made Star Wars For
Star Wars’s seems to be re-centering the franchise’s aims on George Lucas’s biggest goal with Skeleton Crew, coming this December to Disney+.
It’s Great To Get Star Wars Back In The Holidays
Star Wars Aligns Nicely With The Yuletide Joy Of Christmas
If I hadn’t made this clear already,I am incredibly happy thatStar Warsis back for Christmas. My journey as aStar Warsfan began this way, after all. I was too young to see theStar Warsprequels in theaters, meaning my first experience with a theatricalStar Warsmovie came withThe ForceAwakensin December 2015. Since then, I have tied the Holidays closely with a galaxy far, far away. It even felt strange for me to seeSolo: A Star Wars Storyin the summer heat of May 2018, proving how much I valued Christmas andStar Warsbeing in close proximity.
The magic of theStar Warsgalaxy just fits well with the jubilation of the Christmas period…
The reason for this ties to the simple joy I get from bothStar Warsand Christmas. The feeling is very similar, and the magic of theStar Warsgalaxy just fits well with the jubilation of the Christmas period. While it may not be a theatrical release,Star Wars: Skeleton Crewis bringing that feeling back to me after five years, and I simply could not be more thrilled.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
