Star Wars fans finally have a date to look forward to for Andor Season 2. The highly anticipated sophomore season of the hit Star Wars series will premiere on April 22, 2025 on Disney+.
The announcement was made at D23 Brasil this weekend alongsid ethe release of a new logo for the series. Fans attending the event were also treated to a sneak peek for Season 2 which, unfortunately has not been released online. It's possible that write-ups of what were shown to audiences will make their way online soon.
On April 22, 2025, #Andor returns to @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/c6P3pdNBi6
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A prequel to the criminally underrated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Andor follows Cassian Andor, the thief-turned-rebel spy during the five years that lead to the events of the film. Season 1 of the series was set about five years prior to the events of Rogue One and followed a year in Cassian Andor's life. Season 2 of the critically acclaimed series will bridge the remaining gap.
"Covering four years told in three-episode arcs, Andor Season 2 follows Cassian as he evolves into a leader for the emerging Rebel Alliance," Lucasfilm teases. "Cassian may have been a reluctant hero before, but the Andor we’ll meet next year is fueled by a higher purpose in the fight for freedom against the Empire."
Andor Season 1 premiere on Disney+ in September 2022. The series received widespread acclaim and is considered by many to be one of the best Star Wars shows put out by Disney. Praised for its complex and mature storytelling, the series was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. Unfortunately, as a limited series with a finite ending for the main character, Season 2 will be the final season of the show.
An April premiere is much sooner than many were expected for the series, which suffered setbacks when the writers and actors strikes brough production to a halt. Still, it's a few months away, so fans will have to find something to keep them occupied. Thankfully, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is right on the horizon. The new series starring Jude Law premieres December 3, 2024 on Disney+.