Critics Praise New Star Wars Series on Disney+ for Its Fresh Take
WHO:
NY Post - The cast of "Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi" includes Kimiko Glenn, Simu Liu, and Young Mazino.
MovieWeb - The series is produced by Japanese animation studio Production I.G.
WHAT:
Coming Soon - "Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi" has debuted with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
MovieWeb - The series consists of eight episodes and is a spin-off of the original "Star Wars: Visions."
Coming Soon - Critics have praised "The Ninth Jedi" for its stunning animation, richer world-building, and bold new direction.
WHERE:
Coming Soon - The series is available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
WHEN:
MovieWeb - The first season of "Star Wars: Visions" premiered in September 2021.
MovieWeb - "Star Wars: Starfighter" is set to be released in 2027.
WHY:
MovieWeb - The series allows viewers who may not be familiar with the Skywalker saga to enjoy a new story within the Star Wars universe.
MovieWeb - Critics believe that when creative teams can express their ideas freely, Star Wars projects can be engaging and entertaining.
HOW:
MovieWeb - The series features unconventional and beautiful designs, as well as intricate animations with 2D characters in 3D environments.
(UPDATED August 6, 2026 05:03 UTC)
"Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi" has debuted with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, featuring a talented cast that includes Kimiko Glenn, Simu Liu, and Young Mazino, and is produced by the renowned Japanese animation studio Production I.G. The series, which consists of eight episodes and is a spin-off of the original "Star Wars: Visions," has received acclaim for its stunning animation, richer world-building, and bold new direction, making it accessible to viewers unfamiliar with the Skywalker saga. You can catch this exciting new series streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, where critics highlight the engaging nature of Star Wars projects when creative teams are allowed to express their ideas freely.