- Between "The Mandalorian" on Disney Plus and the coming "Star Wars" saga finale "The Rise of Skywalker," there are several major dates to remember for fans this month.
- Notably, the seventh episode of "The Mandalorian" will premiere on Wednesday, December 18 (instead of the usual Friday).
- "The Rise of Skywalker" arrives in theaters for US audiences on December 20.
- And "The Last Jedi" leaves Netflix on December 25, and comes to Disney Plus on December 26.
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With "Star Wars" season officially upon us, Disney has confirmed premiere dates for the final two episodes of "The Mandalorian," which are scheduled around the US premiere of "The Rise of Skywalker."
Instead of the usual Friday debut for "The Mandalorian," the seventh episode will be available to stream on Disney Plus on Wednesday, December 18. According to a press release, this episode will include an exclusive sneak peek at "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."
There are also helpful dates for the streaming available of "The Last Jedi" (the 2017 "Star Wars" film) that fans should note. Right now, all of the "Star Wars" movies except "The Last Jedi" are streaming on Disney Plus. But that will change by the end of the month.
For US fans in particular, here are the key dates you should know:
- Wednesday, December 18 — Episode seven of "The Mandalorian" on Disney Plus
- Friday, December 20 — "The Rise of Skywalker" in theaters in the US
- Wednesday, December 25 — "The Last Jedi" leaves Netflix
- Thursday, December 26 — "The Last Jedi" available to stream on Disney Plus
- Friday, December 27 — Season one finale of "The Mandalorian" on Disney Plus
In Disney's press release for the coming episodes of "The Mandalorian," small synopses were provided. Here are the teasers for the coming final chapters:
- Chapter Five— "The Mandalorian helps a rookie bounty hunter who is in over his head."
- Chapter Six— "The Mandalorian joins a crew of mercenaries on a dangerous mission."
- Chapter Seven— "An old rival extends an invitation for The Mandalorian to make peace."
- Chapter Eight— "The Mandalorian comes face-to-face with an unexpected enemy."
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