We just found out when Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is coming to Disney Plus. And that date should not surprise anyone familiar with Star Wars and its fans.
Before we get to that, let's just say as a reminder: The Rise of Skywalker is going to stream exclusively on Disney Plus, and will not come to Netflix. But here's the full details:
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Yes, in news that surprises absolutely nobody, Disney just broke news (via an email sent to the press) that Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker is coming to Disney Plus on May 4. Yes, the day commonly referred to as Star Wars Day is fittingly the date for the arrival of the final Skywalker Saga chapter.
Episode 9 is one link in the Star Wars Day Disney Plus lineup, which also includes the first episode of the eight-part documentary series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, and the series finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
This is a little under the typical 6-month window that other Disney movies saw between their theatrical and Disney Plus launches, seen with Aladdin and The Lion King's remakes. But, it's a special case because Star Wars Day, and what other day would make sense.
The Rise of Skywalker hit digital streaming and Blu-ray on March 17 and 31, respectively. For more, check out our guide to watching the Star Wars movies in order.
Recent Star Wars movie release dates
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Theatrical release: December 18, 2015
Blu-ray: Apr 05, 2016
Gap: Less than 4 months
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Theatrical release: December 16, 2016
Blu-ray: Apr 04, 2017
Gap: Less than 4 months
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Theatrical release: December 15, 2017
Blu-ray: Mar 27, 2018
Gap: Less than 4 months
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Theatrical Release: May 10, 2018
Blu-ray: Sep 25, 2018
Gap: Less than 4 months
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Theatrical Release: December 20, 2019
Blu-ray: March 31, 2020
Gap: Less than 4 months
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