The Acolyte release schedule: When is episode 3 on Disney Plus?

The latest series set in a galaxy far, far away has recently begun on Disney Plus – here’s how you can watch future episodes.

By Patrick Cremona

Published: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 at 01:00 AM

So far, the Star Wars shows that have been released on Disney Plus have been rather hit or miss – ranging from the very well-regarded Andor to more divisive shows such as The Book of Boba Fett.

Well, the early signs are that the latest small-screen addition to the beloved franchise – The Acolyte – is one of the better ones, with first reactions to the show having been largely positive.

As is the norm for the streamer, Disney Plus is releasing the episodes on a weekly basis, and that began with a double-header on Tuesday 4th June in the US – which has already made fans desperate to learn more about what’s in store.

The opening episodes introduced us to Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) and his former prodigy Mae (Amandla Stenberg), with the rest of the season set to follow a dangerous conflict between that pair.

But when will the third episode become available to stream? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for The Acolyte

When is The Acolyte episode 3 released on Disney Plus?

Following the opening double-header, the third episode in the series will arrive on Disney Plus on Tuesday 11th June 2024 in the US – although it’s worth noting that UK viewers won’t be able to watch it until the following day, and will have to stay up until the early hours of the morning to get in on the action straight away.

That’s because episodes debut at 2am in the UK – so episode 3 will technically not drop until Wednesday 12th June.

The Acolyte release schedule: When are new episodes out?

With two episodes now available to stream on Disney Plus, you might be wondering when the remaining six instalments will arrive on the platform. Here’s the full schedule from now until the end of the season in mid-July in the US:

In the UK, due to the episodes dropping at 2am the following day here, the release schedule will be:

What time do new episodes of The Acolyte come out?

For viewers around the world, new episodes drop at the following times:

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What is The Acolyte about?

The new season is set at the end of the High Republic era in the galaxy far, far away – with the events unfolding roughly 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.

An official synopsis for the show reads: “In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg).

“As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…”

Star Wars: The Acolyte is now streaming on Disney Plus. You can sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now.

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