“Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” Premieres First in Fortnite — Everything You Need to Know

“Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” Premieres Early in Fortnite – Watch Party, Galactic Battle Season & Exclusive Rewards

Star Wars fans, this is the crossover you’ve been waiting for.

For the first time ever, a Disney+ series will debut inside Fortnite before it hits the streaming platform. “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” will premiere exclusively in Fortnite on May 2, 2025, giving players two full days of early access before the Disney+ release on May 4.

This groundbreaking event kicks off a massive collaboration between Disney and Epic Games—bringing fans the largest Star Wars experience ever in Fortnite.

🚀 What’s Launching in Fortnite?

1. Early Premiere of Tales of the Underworld

Starting May 2 at 10 AM ET, players can enter the Star Wars Watch Party Island to stream the first two episodes of the highly anticipated animated series. Directed by Dave Filoni, the show dives into the dark, criminal side of the galaxy, starring fan-favorite characters like Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane.

The custom island also features interactive Star Wars gameplay, letting players pick up a lightsaber or blaster to fend off waves of Stormtroopers.

🌀 Fortnite: GALACTIC BATTLE – New Star Wars Battle Royale Season

Alongside the series premiere, Fortnite is launching a full Star Wars-themed Battle Royale season called Fortnite: Galactic Battle. Expect:

• New weekly Star Wars content and challenges

• Playable characters like Darth Jar Jar and Emperor Palpatine

• Classic ships including TIE Fighters and X-wings

• An epic finale event: Death Star Sabotage, a live in-game experience to cap off the season

🎁 Link Your Accounts, Unlock Exclusive Star Wars Outfits

Players can now link their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts to unlock a free First Order Stormtrooper Outfit—perfect for showing off in Galactic Battle. More exclusive perks are on the way, as Epic and Disney continue to build cross-platform integrations to deliver seamless rewards and experiences for fans.

🗣 What Disney & Epic Are Saying

Sean Shoptaw, Head of Gaming at Disney, shared:

“For the first time ever, Disney+ is premiering a show inside a game and teaming up with Fortnite for our largest Star Wars event yet. This is just the start of what’s possible when fans get to play, watch, and connect.”

Adam Sussman, President of Epic Games, added:

“We’re just scratching the surface when it comes to reimagining storytelling and interactive experiences. There’s so much more in store.”

📺 What Is Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld?

“Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” is a new animated anthology series exploring the gritty criminal underworld of the Star Wars galaxy. Created by Dave Filoni, it features intense stories with powerful villains and unexpected team-ups. From bounty hunters to dark alliances, this series delivers action, emotion, and Star Wars lore in a fresh new way.

🕹 How to Join the Watch Party & Play

• Log into Fortnite on May 2 at 10 AM ET

• Head to the Star Wars Watch Party Island

• Watch the first two episodes of Tales of the Underworld

• Jump into Galactic Battle and start unlocking exclusive Star Wars content

Final Thoughts

This collaboration marks a new era for interactive entertainment where gaming, streaming, and storytelling converge. Whether you’re in it for the gameplay, the series premiere, or the exclusive rewards, there’s never been a better time to be a Star Wars fan in Fortnite.

May the Force be with you.

Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” is executive produced by Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, and Carrie Beck. Dave Filoni is supervising director, Josh Rimes is co-executive producer, Alex Spotswood is the senior producer, and Matt Michnovetz is the writer. “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” stars Nika Futterman, Corey Burton, Artt Butler, Lane Factor, AJ LoCascio, Clare Grant, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Eric Lopez.