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However, despite all that, Obi-Wan Kenobi managed to break The Mandalorian’s opening day record to become the biggest Disney+ original series premiere.Īt the time, Ewan McGregor thanked fans for watching the debut of the series in a message that said, “This weekend, Star Wars fans made Obi-Wan Kenobi the most watched Disney+ original series premiere of all time and for that I would say a big thank you and it just goes to show what this family can do when we all pull together.”

Obi-Wan Kenobi arrived with some stiff competition for viewer attention back in May, landing in direct competition from Netflix behemoth Stranger Things’ fourth season and also facing off against Amazon’s The Boys. Complete with visits to the creature shop, props department and more, "Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return" features the side of filmmaking that makes Star Wars so unique-the respect and passion for the generation-spanning legacy and the beloved characters.” Director Deborah Chow, cast and crew reflect on their journey to tell a new story with iconic Star Wars characters Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader and Princess Leia, while introducing new heroes and villains into the saga along the way. “With never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, colorful personal stories and meaningful moments, "Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return" showcases the making of Lucasfilm's original limited series for Disney+, "Obi-Wan Kenobi," an epic story that begins 10 years after the dramatic events of "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith." This insightful documentary from Lucasfilm and Supper Club explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen-and Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their respective classic roles. The Disney+ Original was announced today with the following synopsis: The new documentary will come to the platform on September 8 and will give a detailed look behind the production and making of this year’s new addition to the Star Wars franchise that brought Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen back to the franchise after almost two decades. It doesn’t usually gather in the atmosphere of its own accord.Along with several other Disney+ Day announcements, a trailer has been released for Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return, a behind-the-scenes documentary about Ewan McGregor’s hit Disney+ series. It sounds innocuous at first, but remember this is Tatooine, a planet where moisture is farmed.

In the two-sunned sky above him, there are clouds like a brewing storm. But what’s different isn’t what Obi-Wan is walking on, but under. This isn’t a new sight for Star Wars fans, the Dune Sea factored into The Book of Boba Fett heavily. The poster depicts Obi-Wan, bearded and saber in hand, walking in Tatooine’s Dune Sea. So just what can we expect from this prequel-sequel? The answer is even further buried in the past. Set in the years before the original trilogy, this Disney+ original stars Ewan McGregor reprising the title role, alongside his former co-star Hayden Christensen.ĭisney recently released a first look poster on Twitter, revealing the release date and leading fans to scour it for clues.

“May the Twenty-Fifth be with you!” It doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but it’s official: May 25 is the release date for the star-studded Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
