New 'Forces of Destiny' Trailer Teases All-New Episodes

The animated series Star Wars Forces of Destiny debuted earlier this year, focusing on stories [...]

The animated series Star Wars Forces of Destiny debuted earlier this year, focusing on stories surrounding some of the most powerful female heroes in the galaxy far, far away. The animated shorts became so popular that we're getting another round of new episodes, which can be glimpsed during a new trailer.

Featuring a total of eight never-before-seen installments, these specials showcase compilations of the popular animated shorts featuring Rey, Jyn Erso, Sabine Wren, Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano, and Padmé Amidala, as well as new episodes including Han Solo, Hera Syndulla, Finn, Maz Kanata, and many others.

The first half-hour special debuts Sunday, October 1st at 8:00 PM ET, followed by the second on Sunday, October 29th at 8:00 PM ET on Disney Channel and the Disney Channel App.

Developed by Lucasfilm Animation, Star Wars Forces of Destiny showcases how choices both big and small shaped the destinies of beloved characters. Talent from across Star Wars films and animated TV series reprise their roles, including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong'o, Felicity Jones, Tiya Sircar, Ashley Eckstein, Vanessa Marshall, Catherine Taber, and Matt Lanter among others.

Star Wars Forces of Destiny will also continue to be supported by global product extensions, such as Adventure Figures and role-play from Hasbro, apparel exclusive to Target, and books and comics.

With the first eight installments launching digitally, these new shorts will also launch on Disney YouTube following the Disney Channel specials.

Writer Jennifer Muro spoke with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year about what it means to have the actors from the films getting involved in the series.

"It was thrilling that they wanted to be involved, and Lupita [Nyong'o] as well," Muro shared. "It was so nice to have them with the TV actors and the voice actors — it brings the worlds together in a way I didn't expect. It gives it more legitimacy, but beyond it being legitimate, it's just wonderful for people who weren't paying attention to go, 'Oh, that's surprising that [the movie cast] is doing that,' and it brings more attention to what we're trying to accomplish. It was nice to have them in the mix."

Tune in to Disney XD this Sunday at 8:00 PM ET to catch the special!

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