Press release - Specials
February 7, 2023
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ to make broadcast television debut via simulcast Across ABC, Freeform and FX on Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. EST/PST
Special Linear Airings of Season One Episode One Celebrate Disney+ Original Global Hit Series From Lucasfilm
Season Three Starts Streaming Wednesday, March 1, Only on Disney+
In celebration of Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated return to Mandalore, The Walt Disney Company will offer viewers the opportunity to experience the episode that started it all, when the series premiere of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” makes its broadcast debut simultaneously across ABC, Freeform and FX. The three networks will air “Chapter 1: The Mandalorian” on Feb. 24 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST/PST).
“Chapter 1: The Mandalorian”
In the lawless aftermath of the collapse of the Galactic Empire, an armored bounty hunter known only as the Mandalorian takes on a well-paying yet cryptic assignment.
Where to watch:
ABC/FREEFORM/FX
Friday, Feb. 24, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST/PST
Disney+
Available to stream now. Season three is available to stream beginning Wednesday, March 1.
About “Star Wars: The Mandalorian”
After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. “The Mandalorian” is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.
About “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” Season Three
The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.
The series stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito.
The directors of the eight-episode season three include Rick Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Jon Favreau is the showrunner/head writer and serves as an executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck are co-executive producers.
Media Contacts:
ABC Media Relations
Lauren Katz
Lauren.e.katz@disney.com
Walt Disney Studios Global Publicity
Derek Del Rossi
derek.del.rossi@disney.com
Lucasfilm Publicity
Tracy Cannobbio
tracy.cannobbio@lucasfilm.com
ABC, FX, Freeform
Fonda Berosini
Fonda.berosini@disney.com
Disney+
Lisa Schreibfeder
Lisa.schreibfeder@disney.com