Disney+ to Release Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi on August 5, 2026

The streaming landscape for a galaxy far, far away is about to expand significantly. Disney+ is set to premiere all eight episodes of its upcoming anime series on August 5, 2026. The project brings viewers back to the stylistic universe first explored in the franchise’s animated anthology format.

Anime Expo 2026 Debut and Final Trailer Release

The project, announced last year under the title Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi, received its official release date confirmation at Anime Expo 2026. As the premiere date approaches, Disney+ has rolled out a final promotional trailer. The new footage highlights action sequences and narrative elements, showcasing the distinct visual style of the animation.

Expanding the Story of Child of Hope

The upcoming mini-series functions as a direct continuation of the episode titled Child of Hope. According to reporting on the series’ plot, the narrative follows a character named Kara. Her father, Juro, is a lightsaber smith who attempts to revive the vanished Jedi Order. When her father is abducted, Kara must embark on a mission to find him and carry on his work. One of the central narrative elements introduced in the show includes unique lightsabers that change color, an invention of the main character’s father.

Kenji Kamiyama Leads Direction and Writing

Behind the camera, the production enlists a veteran director known for complex animated science fiction and fantasy. Kenji Kamiyama serves as the writer and director for the series. Kamiyama’s prior credits include prominent projects such as the animated feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim as well as the television series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. With the series arriving on August 5, subscribers can stream the complete eight-episode season directly on the platform.