If you were planning to kick back and dive into Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney Plus on December 3, you might want to shift your plans slightly forward. In a somewhat surprising move, Disney decided to nudge the premiere up by a day, now scheduled for December 2. It’s not a major jump, only Disney knows the why behind this seemingly minor tweak, but it’s a change nonetheless! The good news? The show will launch with a two-episode premiere, meaning you can jump straight into a second episode if the first grabs your attention. Disney also let us in on who’s behind the camera for each of the eight episodes, and there are some big names you’ll probably recognize.
We’ll start with Jon Watts, famous for directing the Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland. He’s at the helm for both the premiere and the final episode. David Lowery takes the reins for episodes two and three. His work ranges from last year’s Peter Pan & Wendy to more thought-provoking projects like The Green Knight and A Ghost Story. Episode four is handed over to The Daniels, the Oscar-winning team behind the critically acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once. Jake Schreier, who’s looking forward to bringing Marvel’s Thunderbolts to the big screen, will direct episode five.
Episode six has Bryce Dallas Howard in the director’s chair, a seasoned Star Wars storyteller with experience directing episodes of The Mandalorian. Next, episode seven comes from Lee Isaac Chun, another talent from The Mandalorian, who also worked on this year’s hit, Twisters.
As for the storyline, Skeleton Crew promises an engaging journey. It’s about four kids who stumble upon a mysterious discovery on what they thought was a pretty safe planet, only to find themselves lost in a dangerous galaxy. Their quest to get back home, packed with unlikely friends and foes, sounds like a thrilling adventure much like the Spielberg classics. And yes, you’ll spot Jude Law, bringing a familiar face to this intriguing new tale. It seems set to deliver a sense of wonder and excitement fitting for a galaxy far, far away.
