Exciting Update for Star Wars Fans: Skeleton Crew Drops on Disney Plus Ahead of Schedule

Were you planning to catch “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” on Disney Plus on December 3? You might need to readjust those plans, as Disney decided to move up the release.

Yes, Disney is eager to present the latest addition to the Star Wars saga sooner than we thought. Just this week, they announced that “Skeleton Crew” will now hit their streaming service on December 2. It may seem like a little change, and surely Disney has its reasons—though they might not be obvious to the rest of us. But here’s a plus: when it debuts, we’ll get a two-episode premiere, which means less waiting if you get hooked after the first installment. Disney has also unveiled the directors of all eight episodes, and there are some quite recognizable names on the list.

The series opens with Jon Watts, the acclaimed director known for his work on the Tom Holland Spider-Man series, and he’s also directing the final episode. David Lowery, with his diverse portfolio that ranges from last year’s “Peter Pan & Wendy” to more intense films like “The Green Knight” and “A Ghost Story,” is at the helm for episodes two and three. Then, we have The Daniels, the Oscar-winning duo famous for their mind-bending 2022 hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” directing episode four. Episode five is under the direction of Jake Schreier, who’s working on the upcoming Marvel movie “Thunderbolts.”

For episode six, Bryce Dallas Howard, who’s no rookie when it comes to Star Wars projects with several episodes of “The Mandalorian” under her belt, takes charge. Episode seven brings in Lee Isaac Chun, also a veteran of “The Mandalorian,” and director of one of this year’s big hits, “Twisters.”

The official plot of “Skeleton Crew” gives us a taste of youthful adventure. It centers on four kids who stumble upon a mysterious find on their seemingly safe planet, only to find themselves lost in a strange and perilous galaxy. As they navigate their way home, they encounter unlikely allies and foes, leading to a journey more thrilling than they could have anticipated. With Jude Law headlining, it feels like the story promises a Spielberg-esque adventure vibe.