Epic and Disney are continuing to develop their collaboration. This week, it was announced that Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will be premiering on Fortnite. This will happen on May 2nd before its premiere on Disney+ on May 4th. This will be the first time that a Disney+ series debuts inside of a game.
At Star Wars Celebration Japan, it was announced that Fortnite: GALACTIC BATTLE begins May 2. It introduces new Star Wars content and gameplay to Battle Royale each week. Fans can play as Darth Jar Jar or Emperor Palpatine, while piloting ships like X-wings and TIE Fighters. The season will culminate in an epic in-game live event, Death Star Sabotage.
On May 2nd at 10:00 AM ET, Star Wars Watch Party island will go live. Players will have the chance to watch the first two episodes of Lucasfilm Animation’s Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. This is an all-new anthology series of animated shorts from creator Dave Filoni. It focuses on the criminal underbelly of the Star Wars galaxy through the experience of two iconic villains: Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. There will also be the opportunity for players to fight off incoming waves of Stormtroopers using blasters and lightsabers, beyond the Star Wars Watch Party. The standalone Star Wars Watch Party island was built in the Unreal Editor for Fortnite. It uses official Star Wars assets to create a breathtaking environment that is inspired by a galaxy far, far away.
Starting today, Fortnite players and fans will be able to link their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts. Eligible players who choose to do this will unlock a First Order Stormtrooper Outfit ahead of the upcoming Star Wars season of Battle Royale. More benefits will be coming in the future. This is the first step to enable Fortnite players and Disney fans to seamlessly move between Epic and Disney’s ecosystems. This brings more value to streaming subscribers as work continues to build new Disney games and an entertainment universe connected to Fortnite.
“For the first time, Disney+ is premiering a show inside a game, launching alongside our largest Star Wars collaboration with Fortnite to date — giving fans and players an exciting first look at the kinds of experiences they can expect as we shape a new future together,” said Sean Shoptaw, Executive Vice President, Disney Games & Digital Entertainment. “We’re building the next era of digital entertainment, where fans can play, watch, create and connect — and we’re just beginning to tap into what’s possible.”
“Disney and Epic are pioneering the future of social entertainment together, and this expansive Star Wars collaboration offers a glimpse into the type of interactive experiences we envision,” said Adam Sussman, President, Epic Games. “We are reimagining what’s possible with immersive storytelling in Fortnite with one of the world’s most beloved franchises — stay tuned for a lot more to come.”
More information about how to join the Star Wars Watch Party island and Epic and MyDisney account linking can be found on the Fortnite blog.
About Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld
From creator Dave Filoni comes Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, an all-new anthology series of animated shorts which will premiere May 4, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. The popular series, which began in 2022 with Tales of the Jedi and continued in 2024 with Tales of the Empire, this time focuses on the criminal underbelly of the Star Wars galaxy through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law.
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.
