Phil Roberts 
Dave Filoni’s Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will debut on Disney+ in celebration of May the 4th.
May the 4th is always a landmark day on the Star Wars calendar, but this year, it’s getting a welcome dose of Bounty Hunter hijinks. Lucasfilm has confirmed that Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is emerging from the Force and onto Disney+ to celebrate Star Wars Day. This six-part anthology series follows in the footsteps of “Tales of the Jedi“ and “Tales of the Empire.” However, in these new animated adventures, Dave Filoni will embrace his inner Bounty Hunter.
The new series will delve into the darkest corners of the criminal underworld, centering on two of the galaxy’s most fearsome mercenaries: Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. The episodes will alternate between the notorious hunters as they navigate the seedy underbelly of the Outer Rim. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait until May for our first look at the series. Lucasfilm has released a brand-new trailer for us to enjoy, so buckle up and hit play below.
THE SERIES
Today, Disney+ released the trailer, key art, and stills for Lucasfilm Animation’s “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld,” an all-new anthology series of animated shorts from creator Dave Filoni, premiering exclusively on Disney+ just in time for the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. The popular series, which began in 2022 with “Tales of the Jedi” and continued in 2024 with “Tales of the Empire,” this time focuses on the criminal underbelly of the Star Wars galaxy through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law.
Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He is also an executive producer along with Athena Yvette Portillo and Carrie Beck. Josh Rimes serves as co-executive producer, Alex Spotswood is the senior producer, and Matt Michnovetz is the writer.
The talented voice cast includes Nika Futterman, Corey Burton, Artt Butler, Lane Factor, AJ LoCascio, Clare Grant, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Eric Lopez.
“Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” joins an expansive collection of Star Wars films and series on Disney+, just in time for May the 4th.
POSTER
If that isn’t enough to have you dancing around the campfire like a Wookiee at a Porg roast, Lucasfilm also shared the first poster for the series. The stunning one-sheet features all the characters who will embark on these adventures, from Ventress to Bane. So get ready and take a look below.
RELEASE
So there you have it, Force friends. Start planning your Star Wars Day accordingly! There will surely be a wealth of Star Wars excitement coming our way across the pop culture landscape. It’s fantastic to see that our celebrations begin with a visit to Disney+.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld launches on Disney+ on May 4th.
What do you think of the new trailer? Are you excited? Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the discussion.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
