What do we celebrate on May 4?
Since the 2000s, May 4th has been synonymous with the holiday for fans of the iconic Star Wars saga. Selected by reference to a known copy”May the force be with you” (“May the force be with you”), the beginning of which can be read as “May 4” in English, this date is an opportunity for enthusiasts to gather at events, conventions or movie marathons.
Since the entire era of Star Wars is available on Disney+, this date is an opportunity to revisit films and series on the platform for immediate (re)watching. Fasten your seat belts, we’re going at the speed of light!
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
40 years ago, the conclusion of the original trilogy was revealed in Chambers of Darkness with Episode VI of the saga, Return of the Jedi. A rescue operation at Jabba’s palace, a grueling battle alongside the Ewoks on Endor, and a Latin duel in the Death Star… all wrapped up in the style of cinema’s greatest trilogy.
If you didn’t have a chance to attend the anniversary screening Return of the Jedi At the Grand Rex on May 2nd, comfort yourself with this delicious Proust madeleine on Disney+.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian
After an extraordinary run, The Mandalorian Season 3 finally came to an end on April 19th after 8 new episodes packed with action and twists. Good news for viewers: this means the new adventure of bounty hunter Dean Jarrin (Pedro Pascal) and his beloved sidekick Grogu is fully available!
Star Wars: The Visions
9 animation studios, 9 new stories, 9 visions of the infinite universe created by George Lucas. A love story in the Old Republic, a confrontation between the Sith twins, a Tatoonian rock star… The Visions series invites you to discover Star Wars like you’ve never seen it before in 9 episodes of the anthology, original and fascinating.
And for early fans, A new burst of episodes from Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 premieres today on Disney+ in an exclusive Season 2.. Traditional style, 3D or even Stop-Motion… Animation fans should love it as much as Star Wars fans!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Hugely popular with fans of all ages, Jedi Ahsoka Tano will be the focus of the all-new Star Wars Ahsoka series, available exclusively on Disney+ from August.
To get to know this fascinating character or brush up on your knowledge, why not delve into his origins with The Clone Wars animated series? Ahsoka was then a Padawan of a famous Jedi Knight named Anakin Skywalker. Together with the Republic Clone Army, they tried to protect the galaxy from the dangerous Separatist Alliance, led by Count Dooku.
Star Wars: Rebels
14 years after the end of the Clone Wars and the fall of the Republic, the Galactic Empire is in power. When young Ezra Bridger is rescued by ex-Jedi Kanan Jarrus, he embarks on a secret mission to free the world from Imperial tyranny. Together with pilot Hera, Mandalorian Sabine and Lasat Zeb, they form the Ghost Crew.
Imagined by Dave Filoni (creator of The Clone Wars and one of the main directors of The Mandalorian), this animated series features the iconic characters of the saga, such as Rex, Darth Maul or Ahsoka, who are determined to help the heroes in their quest.
In addition to the former Jedi, the characters of Ezra, Hera and Sabine will also appear in the Ahsoka series, which is a direct sequel to Star Wars: Rebels.
You can watch these movies and series on Disney+.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
