The galaxy can rejoice. At least this time around, the latest Star Wars Disney+ series will not premiere in the dead of night. Disney+ has been famous, or is that infamous, for dropping episodes at midnight Pacific Time/3 am Eastern Time, testing the resolve of even the most ardent fans of Star Wars, Marvel, and more. But the new Ahsoka series will bring about a change in Disney+’s release timing that will hopefully stick around. The show, it turns out, will mark not only the exciting return of Ahsoka and friendsOpens in a new tab, but also an earlier release time that will bring happiness to all. Here’s what we know about Disney+’s change in release strategy.
When Will Ahsoka Series Episodes Release? Here Is the New Time and Day They’ll Drop on Disney+
Per the official Star Wars TwitterOpens in a new tab, Ahsoka episodes will now release on Tuesdays at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET. What a relief! This change will kick in starting with Ahsoka‘s two-episode premiere on August 22.
This means that fans won’t have to choose between sleep and spoilers. The new Disney+ release strategy also means the episodes will get a more typically “prime time” release schedule, and hopefully that will pay off for both streamer and viewer. Other streamers like Prime Video, Apple TV+, and etc. have already adopted similar strategies, so it’s nice to see Disney+ coming onboard.
Will This Earlier Release Time Apply to Other Disney+ Star Wars and Marvel Shows?
To date, every Disney+ series has dropped 12 am PT, so it does seem a change is in the works. But, as of now, Disney+ has only announced an earlier release time for the Star Wars series Ahsoka. (As mentioned, Ahsoka will release on Tuesdays at 6 PM PT.) Hopefully, though, we will see this change in release timing and episode drop strategy apply across the board.
It’s hard to be a hero without a good night’s sleep! Ahsoka will definitely need it as she takes on some of Star Wars‘ most fearsome villainsOpens in a new tab, and we’ll need it to be with her every step of the way.
