Star Wars is expanding further into animation with "Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi," which is set to premiere on Disney+ on August 5. A newly released trailer is drawing attention to the project ahead of its debut and positioning it as the first full anime series in the franchise.
The release stands out because it builds on the "Visions" banner, which has been one of the more stylistically adventurous corners of Star Wars in recent years. While reaction to some big-screen franchise developments has been muted, the animated side of the galaxy continues to be framed as a place where creators can try something different.
By turning "The Ninth Jedi" into a full series, Lucasfilm appears to be leaning into the audience interest that surrounded earlier anime-inspired Star Wars storytelling. The new trailer serves mainly as a reminder that the show’s launch is now close, with Disney+ set as its streaming home.
For fans looking for a fresh take on Star Wars, this week’s arrival of "The Ninth Jedi" could be one of the franchise’s more notable small-screen releases. Its debut also signals that Star Wars remains committed to exploring new formats and visual styles beyond its traditional live-action releases.
