Star Wars: Visions Presents - "The Ninth Jedi" Series Set for 2026

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Star Wars: Visions Presents – "The Ninth Jedi" Series Set for 2026

Set for Disney+ in 2026, spinoff series Star Wars: Visions Presents—"The Ninth Jedi" was announced during Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.

Published Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:37:07 -0500
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Lucasfilm and Disney+'s Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 kicked off the third and final day of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. Previously, we learned that the nine short films would come from returning studios Kamikaze Douga ("The Duel"), Kinema Citrus Co. ("The Village Bride), Production I.G. ("The Ninth Jedi"), and Studio Trigger ("The Twins, 'The Elder"). In addition, five new anime studios had also come aboard – Anima (Sand Land), David Production (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure), Polygon Pictures (Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man; Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Project Studio Q (Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon A Time), and WIT Studio (Vinland Saga; Attack On Titan). With the animated anthology series set to premiere on October 29th, attendees were treated to looks at what viewers can expect (more on that below). But that wasn't all… Shortly after announcing the release date for Volume 3, EP James Waugh announced that Star Wars: Visions Presents—"The Ninth Jedi" would be available on Disney+ in 2026. Writer and director Kenji Kamiyama took to the stage to thank the audience for being supportive and enthusiastic about the adventures of Kara and Juro in "The Ninth Jedi" and the upcoming "Child of Hope" (again, more on that below).

SWCJ 2025: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Details

First up, "The Duel," "The Village Bride," and "The Ninth Jedi" will all see their respective stories continue this season. Kamikaze Douga's Takanobu Mizuno, Kinematic Citrus Co.'s Hitoshi Haga, and Production I.G's Naoyoshi Shiotani joined Waugh for the presentation, with each taking the opportunity to tease their respective efforts. Mizuno offered a look at "The Duel: Payback," noting that the Ronin will be dealing with a Jedi Grand Master with whom they apparently have "some history with." Haga noted that "The Lost Ones" (a follow-up to "The Village Bride" will spotlight the fallout and impact of Order 66, and the toll that the slaughter of the Jedi had on their loved ones who were left to mourn them. Shiotani offered a look at "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope," as Lah Kara's Jedi story is further explored.

Masaki Tachibana (Kinema Citrus Co.) brought along a first-look preview of "Yuko's Treasure," spotlighting a young orphan and their caretaker droid, Billie. "The Smuggler" director Masahiko Osaka offered a look at what Studio Trigger had to offer, with the short film introducing a new world to the "Star Wars" universe. The rollout continued with a look at WIT Studios' "The Bounty Hunters," which was presented by director Munich Yamamoto. Project Studio Q offered a look at "The Song of Four Wings" from Hirotoshi Kobayashi, a tale involving princesses, "lots of mechs," and much more. Polygon Pictures and Tadahiro Yoshira offered a look at "The Bird of Paradise," which explores how the Force and the power of faith come into play in a society. David Productions co-producer Jacob Ayers offered a look at some attention-grabbing takes on stormtrooper designs from "Black" before screening a look at the episode for those attending.

Produced by Lucasfilm, Disney+'s Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 is executive-produced by James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jacqui Lopez, and Justin Leach. Flannery Huntley and Kanako Shirasaki are set as producers.

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