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The First Full ‘Star Wars’ Anime Series Arrives This Week

The first full anime series set in the Star Wars universe premieres this week on Disney Plus following the release of a final trailer for The Ninth Jedi.

By · Published August 4, 2026 at 05:28 UTC · Updated August 4, 2026 at 07:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: MovieWeb · Disney Plus · reactormag.com · StarWars.com · Star Wars News Net · Crunchyroll · Gizmodo.

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Quick answers

What is the title of the series?

The project is titled The Ninth Jedi, presented under the Star Wars: Visions banner.

Where can the series be viewed?

The series is scheduled for release on Disney Plus.

Is the content available in multiple languages?

Yes, promotional materials preview both subbed and dubbed versions of the anime.

The brief

The Ninth Jedi premieres on Disney Plus this week, marking the arrival of the first full Star Wars anime series. This debut follows the release of a final trailer, which showcases both subbed and dubbed versions of the production. The footage arrives just days before the scheduled streaming release, confirming the project as an expansion of the Star Wars: Visions Presents initiative.

Gizmodo and Star Wars News Net identify this project as the first complete anime entry for the franchise. Reactor and Crunchyroll have corroborated the release schedule, providing previews of the trailer content. While the media characterizes this as a standalone series arrival, StarWars.com frames the release under the broader Star Wars: Visions Presents branding.

Coverage does not yet specify whether this series will encompass multiple episodes beyond The Ninth Jedi or if additional installments are slated for future release. Analysts are looking to the Disney Plus platform for the formal launch to clarify if this project functions as an anthology or a singular narrative arc.

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