Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is a new animated miniseries set in the Star Wars universe. It is created by Dave Filoni and stars Corey Burton, Nika Futterman, and Lane Factor as the central voice cast.
It follows the previous 'Tales of' anthology series projects like Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire by focusing on two iconic Star Wars characters: Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress. The official logline reads,
"Follows the galaxy's criminal underworld. Asajj Ventress, a former assassin, flees with a new ally, while Cad Bane confronts his past when meeting an old friend turned Marshal".
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld has 6 episodes in total, of 15 minutes each, and they will be released on the 4th of May, associated with the famous Star Wars pun: 'May the fourth be with you.' It will premiere on Disney+ after its early launch on Fortnite.
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How to watch Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld online? Streaming details explored
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is all set to premiere on May 4, 2025, on Disney+. After the fourth of May, all six episodes will be available to watch on the streamer for the US audience. They will be released on the same day. So, the fans won't have to wait week after week to catch the next episode.
The Star Wars fans will need a Disney+ subscription to watch this miniseries. It currently comes in two types for US residents: Disney+ Basic (With Ads) costs $9.99/month, whereas Disney+ Premium (No Ads*) costs $15.99/month. If you want Disney+ Premium for a year, it will cost about $159.99.
Star Wars fans got an early taste of this miniseries two days before it gets a release on Disney+. The first two episodes of this miniseries premiered in the widely popular Fortnite game in a double-bill virtual event.
It was reportedly a part of the promotion in collaboration with Epic Games. This 'Star Wars Watch Party' event happened on May 2, 2025, at 3 pm BST (10 am ET).
What do we know about Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld? More details revealed
The detailed plot synopsis for Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld reads:
"As they struggle with starting afresh, Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress, two of the galaxies' most skilled assassins, embark on separate journeys. Cad reunites with an old friend who has become a Marshal, leaving the pair on opposite sides of the law. Meanwhile, Asajj makes a new ally and must quickly protect them by going on the run."
The voice cast includes:
- Corey Burton as Cad Bane
- Nika Futterman as Asajj Ventress
- Lane Factor
- Dawn-Lyen Gardner
- A.J. LoCascio
- Eric Lopez
- Artt Butler