A new production from Lucasfilm Animation, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld follows in the footsteps of previous anthology series such as Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire. Directed by Dave Filoni, the series features short episodes (15 minutes each) animated in the well-known Star Wars galactic science-fiction universe.
This time, the story focuses on two charismatic anti-heroes: Asajj Ventress, a former Sith turned bounty hunter, and Cad Bane, a notorious outlaw, both of whom are already well known to fans of The Clone Wars. The series presents itself as a journey into the galaxy's underworld, where loyalties, betrayals and personal confrontations punctuate the plot.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will be broadcast on Disney+ from May 4, 2025.
Synopsis: Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will take viewers on a journey into the criminal designs of two iconic villains of the Star Wars galaxy: former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress - who, while being offered a new chance at life, will go on the run alongside an unexpected ally - and outlaw Cad Bane, who will have to face up to his past and confront an old friend now on the side of the law.
With its short format and focus on criminals and anti-heroes, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld could appeal to viewers already familiar with the extended universe, especially those who followed The Clone Wars or The Bad Batch. The emphasis on ambiguous characters, less glorified than the Jedi or Rebels, brings a darker, more mature touch to the saga.
This animated project is also aimed at fans of anthological storytelling, who like to discover independent episodes while remaining within a coherent universe. Those nostalgic for the pre-logic era and fans of Lucasfilm animation will undoubtedly find a new nugget to explore.
With Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, Dave Filoni continues to expand the galactic universe by exploring a rarely highlighted area: that of outlaws. Carried by Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane, this series could rekindle fans' passion for secondary characters with complex histories, in a form that's short but dense with revelations and twists.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.
Disney+ May 2026: what's new in films and series to watch this month
What to watch on Disney+ in May 2026? The platform is adding new movies, series, kids’ programming, documentaries and live sports events in France, including Freaky Friday 2, The Punisher: One Last Kill, Rivals season 2, Dragon Ball Kai, Dragon Ball Super, and the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. [Read more]
Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount+... Explore the films, series and on-demand releases to watch in September 2026 across streaming platforms. [Read more]
Today's new streaming releases: movies and series added today to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount+, and VOD. [Read more]
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
Disney+ May 2026: what's new in films and series to watch this month
September 2026 streaming highlights: films and series to watch on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video
What to watch today on streaming? Today's new releases
