How many episodes is Star Wars: The Acolyte on Disney Plus?

Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte
(Image credit: Lucasfilm)

The Acolyte has wrapped up on Disney Plus. We finally know what really happened on Brendok and discovered whether Osha and Mae would walk a dark path or turn to the light – and, judging by the open-ended nature of the finale, we could even see these characters again someday. 

If you're keen to catch up on the Star Wars show, we've got everything you need to know about the episode count and how to watch on Disney Plus below. That means you can get settled in for a binge-watch or catch up on any episodes you might have missed. As Anakin Skywalker once said, this is where the fun begins...

For more on The Acolyte, there's our guide to The Acolyte timeline and The Acolyte episodes 1-4 review.

The Acolyte episode count: how many episodes are there?

Manny Jacinto in The Acolyte

(Image credit: Lucasfilm)

The Acolyte is 8 episodes long: 

  • The Acolyte episode 1: June 4, 2024 (June 5 in the UK) – out now!
  • The Acolyte episode 2: June 4, 2024 (June 5 in the UK) – out now!
  • The Acolyte episode 3: June 11, 2024 (June 12 in the UK) – out now!
  • The Acolyte episode 4: June 18, 2024 (June 19 in the UK) – out now! 
  • The Acolyte episode 5: June 25, 2024 (June 26 in the UK) – out now! 
  • The Acolyte episode 6: July 2, 2024 (July 3 in the UK) – out now!
  • The Acolyte episode 7: July 9, 2024 (July 10 in the UK) – out now!
  • The Acolyte episode 8 [finale]: July 16, 2024 (July 17 in the UK) – out now! 

It's not yet known if future seasons are planned, but showrunner and creator Leslye Headland told Collider that she wants to do up to three seasons.

Where can I watch The Acolyte?

Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte

(Image credit: Lucasfilm)

The Acolyte is streaming exclusively on Disney Plus and subscribers of any tier can watch new episodes just as long as they have an active membership.


For more from a galaxy far, far away, be sure to check out the full Star Wars timeline and the latest news on all the upcoming Star Wars movies in the works.

Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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