TheAndorseason 2 release date has been revealed. The Disney+ show, which takes place in theStar Warsuniverse, is a prequel toRogue Onethat stars Diego Luna reprising his titular role and follows his early years fighting for the Rebellion. The cast also includes Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgård, and Fiona Shaw.Andorseason 2will be the final season of the show, which has always been the plan, as the show’s limited timeline follows the five years leading up toRogue One, in which the character dies.
Originally spotted byAldoon Twitter, on theDisney+mobile app, the tile advertisingAndorhas been updated to reflect the upcoming season’s release date, with the bottom of the poster for the show reading"Season 2 coming April 22.“In addition to marking two years and five months after the season 1 finale, which aired in July 17, 2025, this release date will come hot on the heels of the fan convention Star Wars Celebration. The next convention takes place between April 18 and June 07, 2025, leaving just a two-day hiatus between the end of the event and the premiere of the new season.
What Andor Season 2’s Release Date Means For Star Wars
It Could Hugely Impact Star Wars Celebration
It had already been known that the show would be returning to the screen some time in early 2025. This announcement reveals that the show will come during one of the later months in that time frame, increasing the delay between theAndorseason 1 finaleand the premiere of the final season.This is not unprecedented in the Disney+ television branchof the franchise, however. Though many of the live-actionStar Warsshows are single-season limited series, the hiatus betweenThe Mandalorianseasons 2 and 3 was nearly as long, lasting for two years and three months.
The Book of Boba Fett,Obi-Wan Kenobi, andThe Acolyteall ran for one season, withAhsokaso far being the only otherStar Warsseries to get a second season, whileAcolytewas the only one to get officially cancelled.
While this release date results in an extended hiatus, the reveal that it comes immediately after Star Wars Celebration means thatthe event could be packed with exclusives promoting the show’s release. This possible massive presence could include panels and appearances by theAndorcast. Attendees could potentially even be shown an early screening of the opening episode or episodes.
When Will Andor Season 2 End?
Precedent Suggests How Long The Season Will Run
Although it has not yet been officially announced exactly when the series finale of theStar WarsTV showwill air, Disney+ has set a precedent with their previous franchise installments that could help pinpoint exactly how the season’s release pattern will play out. To begin with, it has already been confirmed thatAndorseason 2 will feature 12 episodes, just like season 1. If it follows the same release pattern as the original season, premiering with its first three episodes then airing the remaining episodes weekly,this means that its finale would most likely air on August 18, 2025.
Disney+ streaming series do not tend to take weeks off once they premiere, even though this is a common practice with weekly network television seasons.
However,The Mandalorianhas set a precedent that Disney+Star Warsseries which are already established do not need to rely on multi-episode drops for their premieres. AlthoughThe Mandalorianseason 1 debuted with two episodes in one week, both season 2 and season 3 premiered with just one episode, with the second episode coming a full week later. ShouldAndorfollow suit and air just one episode per week, prolonging the run of the show in the wake of its extended hiatus,it could very well run from April 22 through June 13, 2025.
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Ending the series on July 8 would allow the franchise to better space out the releases ofupcomingStar WarsTV showsand movies. With the upcoming spinoff movieThe Mandalorian & Groguset to premiere on June 24, 2025,the schedule could be perfectly timed to allow for the weekly release of the currently undatedAhsokaseason 2to take place in late 2025 without overlapping too closely with the end ofAndoror the beginning of the rollout of theMandalorianfeature.
Our Take On Andor Season 2
Disney Is Getting Behind The Show In A Major Way
This news is exciting, because it shows that Disney+ is taking the continuation of the show - which is one of the best live-action Disney+ offerings - seriously. This release date suggests that they will be putting their all into promotingAndorseason 2 and that they are well aware that its initial glowing reception (earning a Certified Fresh 96% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes as well as 87% from audiences) has only grown in the two years since its release, especially afterit was nominated for eight Emmy awards and a Golden Globe.
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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
