Here’s our first look at the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ series

This is one factor we all know for positive about Obi-Wan Kenobi: we’ll lastly see one other showdown with Darth Vader. We obtained our first glimpse on the sequence throughout Disney+ Day, the streaming community’s prolonged birthday celebration. Whereas there isn’t any precise footage from Obi-Wan accessible, a behind-the-scenes clip streaming by means of the app and idea artwork reveals some acquainted and new territory for the franchise. Ewan McGregor confirms the present will begin off with Obi-Wan making an attempt to maintain Luke Skywalker protected — as you’d anticipate — however that is simply the launching level for an entire sequence of recent adventures, in line with director Deborah Chow.

Disney beforehand revealed that Hayden Christensen would be returning to play Darth Vader, and judging from the idea artwork (and a few coaching footage), he’ll undoubtedly be able to throw down as soon as once more. (The live-action footage in right now’s promo is just a few intelligent enhancing from the earlier Star Wars movies.) Given the comparatively tepid response to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it is sensible for Disney to lean extra on TV productions, like The Mandalorian and The Ebook of Boba Fett,, the place it might discover new elements of the franchise.

Maybe not as hotly anticipated, there’s additionally some footage from Baymax!, a present devoted to the lovable healthcare robotic from Huge Hero 6. It is the second sequence for the franchise — following the sequel show that ran for 3 seasons — and from the seems to be of it, there will be extra deal with comedy than superhero antics. However actually, it isn’t like we’re missing in super-powered motion today.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Baymax! will hit Disney+ someday in 2022.