On April 2, 2025, the official Star Wars account on X dropped an exciting announcement for fans of the galaxy far, far away. A brand-new series of animated shorts, titled Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, is slated to debut on Disney+ this coming May 4—perfectly timed for the annual “May the 4th Be With You” celebration. The reveal came alongside a striking trailer that has already sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans.
The series promises to dive into the gritty, lawless corners of the Star Wars universe, offering six original animated shorts that explore the lives of two iconic characters: the cunning bounty hunter Cad Bane and the fierce former Sith assassin Asajj Ventress. Both characters, beloved by fans of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and other expanded universe stories, will take center stage as they navigate a galaxy where rules are made to be broken. The trailer, shared in the announcement, teases intense confrontations and deep dives into the complex pasts of these notorious figures, hinting at stories filled with betrayal, revenge, and unexpected alliances.
Set to stream exclusively on Disney+, Tales of the Underworld marks the latest chapter in Lucasfilm’s ongoing anthology series, following the success of Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire. This time, the focus shifts to the criminal underbelly of the Star Wars saga, a realm where bounty hunters, smugglers, and outlaws thrive in the shadows of the Galactic Empire’s iron grip.
With this animation being on par with Clone Wars, many fans are excited to see these “shorts” and all the graphic visuals to come from these animations.
The timing of the release on May 4, a date cherished by Star Wars fans worldwide, adds an extra layer of anticipation. As the franchise continues to expand its storytelling through animation, Tales of the Underworld promises to deliver a fresh perspective on a galaxy outside the law, spotlighting characters who operate in the murky gray areas of morality. For those eager to explore this darker side of Star Wars, mark your calendars May the 4th be with you when you watch these Shorts on May 4th.
