Star Wars: Visions Returns with New Episodes and a Spinoff

The acclaimed episode "The Ninth Jedi" will evolve into its own dedicated series.

Despite some ups and downs in the broader Star Wars saga, the Visions animated series on Disney Plus has consistently shined over the last two seasons. The upcoming series is generating significant buzz, promising another stellar installment. This time, three narratives from previous episodes will be revisited in the new volume, along with a spinoff centered on "The Ninth Jedi," launching under the Star Wars: Visions Presents banner.

Launch Date Announced

The much-anticipated third installment of Star Wars: Visions will make its debut on October 29, 2025. This announcement was made by Disney and Lucasfilm during the Star Wars Celebration event held in Japan. At the event, James Waugh, the executive producer, disclosed that this season will feature nine episodes, three of which will revisit beloved stories from the first volume such as "The Duel," "The Village Bride," and "The Ninth Jedi."

Expanding the Universe with New Stories

Following the third season, 2026 will witness the arrival of the spinoff, Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi. This tale explores lightsabers that change color based on the user's relationship with the Force — a red hue indicates evil, while blue signifies righteousness. Kenji Kaniyama, the original writer and director of "The Ninth Jedi," will take on the role of supervising director. This is the beginning of what promises to be a series of spinoffs, offering creators a platform for deeper storytelling than the anthology format has previously allowed.

Diverse Creative Teams Return

Volume 3, like the first, is crafted by various Japanese teams. Returning studios include Kamikaze Douga, Kinema Citrus Co., Production IG, and Trigger. New creative voices from Anima, David Production, Polygon Pictures, Project Studio Q, and WIT Studio are also expected to bring fresh perspectives to the Star Wars universe.

Sneak Peek at New Episodes

Creators involved in Volume 3 have already begun to reveal designs and concepts for the upcoming episodes. Among the teasers is an AT-AT walker, altered to include Japanese architectural elements, adding a unique cultural twist. Masaki Tachibana of Kinema Citrus teased an adorably charming episode titled "Yuko’s Treasure," while Hiroyasu Kobayashi from Project Studio Q mentioned an episode titled "The Song of Four Wings," which pays homage to Joe Johnston's original designs, replete with robots and mechanical constructs.