Star Wars: Acolyte's First Trailer Teases A Jedi Killer & The Rise Of The Sith

But the catch here is that it’s hard to tell exactly where allegiances lie beyond that initial setup. What we can be certain of is that there are going to be lightsabers. Lots of lightsabers. As revealed by “His Dark Materials” and “Logan” star Keen, “The Acolyte” will explore how the Sith returned to cause problems for the Jedi. Speaking to Tech Radar in 2022, Keen said, “As you know, it’s set 100 years before the prequel movies, and it’s kind of an explanation of how the Sith infiltrated the Jedi. It’s a Sith-led story, which has never been done before.”

Given the imminent growth of the dark side in the series, it’ll be interesting to see if any of the noble Jedi introduced in “The Acolyte” will be corrupted by the Sith. Throughout “Star Wars” history, many heroes have succumbed to the dark side of the force and taken different paths. Could we see some take their first steps on the new Disney+ show? Or could we also see some dark force users find their way back to the light?

Stay tuned for the mysteries to unfold in “The Acolyte,” arriving on Disney+ on June 4, 2024.