When Does Skeleton Crew Take Place On The Star Wars Timeline?

A galaxy far, far-off is getting somewhat bit greater as a brand new “Star Wars” present is upon us. Jon Watts, the person behind Tom Holland’s “Spider-Man” trilogy, is spearheading “Skeleton Crew,” a model new sequence on Disney+. Following within the footsteps of exhibits like “The Mandalorian” and “Andor” earlier than it, the sequence is bringing the spectacle of live-action “Star Wars” to the small display. On the similar time, the franchise is not releasing entries chronologically. In actual fact, in the course of the Disney period, it has been somewhat all over. So, when does “Skeleton Crew” happen, precisely?

Broadly talking, “Skeleton Crew” takes place in the course of the New Republic period on the general “Star Wars” timeline. That is the period after the occasions of “Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi,” by which the Galactic Empire has been defeated and the Rise up has tried to assist set up a brand new authorities to rule the galaxy. But, the remnants of the Empire stay and issues are rocky for a bit. This has largely been explored in different exhibits set throughout this era, together with “The Mandalorian.”

Talking of “The Mandalorian,” that present’s first season takes place roughly 5 years after “Return of the Jedi.” Issues acquired somewhat hazy with the timeline in “The Mandalorian” season 3, however in any other case these exhibits kind of occupy the identical area on the timeline, together with “The Guide of Boba Fett” and “Ahsoka.” That is essential given a few of the tasks presently within the works at Lucasfilm and what they may imply for “Skeleton Crew” because it unfolds.

“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” follows 4 children as they make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly protected residence planet, solely to finish up misplaced in a wierd and harmful galaxy. To seek out their manner residence, they’re going to must cross paths with new allies and enemies on a better journey than they may have imagined.

“Skeleton Crew” is not like “The Acolyte” which is ready in the course of the Excessive Republic period a whole lot of years earlier than the prequel trilogy. Quite, these children are wandering by way of a harmful galaxy the place, following the autumn of the Empire, those that crave energy are desirous to reap the benefits of any and each alternative to seize it. In the meantime, those that was once in energy are desperately attempting to get it again, creating a common sense of lawlessness and uncertainty in giant elements of the “Star Wars” galaxy.

Greater than that, there’s a variety of potential for “Skeleton Crew” to crossover with not simply “The Mandalorian,” however “The Guide of Boba Fett” and “Ahsoka” as effectively. On high of that, it is price remembering that Lucasfilm Chief Artistic Officer Dave Filoni is presently engaged on a “Star Wars” film that may tie collectively the occasions of “The Mandalorian” with its spinoffs. Is it potential that members of the “Skeleton Crew” gang can even be alongside for that experience? We’ll have to attend and see. However the timeline suggests that’s definitely on the desk.

The “Skeleton Crew” solid contains Jude Legislation, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon, and Nick Frost. Watts additionally directed the sequence together with David Lowery, Daniels (aka Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Lee Isaac Chung.

“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” premieres December 2, 2024, at 6pm PST on Disney+.