"Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes Back" has a new release date on Disney Plus Those familiar with Star Wars and its fans should not be surprised by that date

Before we go any further, a reminder: The Rise of Skywalker will be available exclusively on Disney Plus and not on Netflix Details:

Yes, to no one's surprise, Disney has announced (in an email sent to the press) that "Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker" will be available on Disney Plus on May 4 Yes, this day, commonly referred to as "Star Wars Day," is the very day that the final chapter of the Skywalker saga will appear

Episode 9 is part of the "Star Wars Day" Disney Plus lineup, which also includes the first episode of the eight-part documentary series "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" and the series finale of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" are also included

This is slightly below the typical six-month window that other Disney films have seen between theatrical release and the start of Disney Plus, as seen with the Aladdin and Lion King remakes However, this is a special case of Star Wars Day; what other date would make sense?

The Rise of Skywalker will be available for digital streaming on March 17 and on Blu-ray on March 31 For more information, see our guide to Star Wars movies in order

Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens

Theatrical release: December 18, 2015

Blu-ray: April 05, 2016

Blank period: less than 4 months

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

In theaters: 16 Dec 2016

Blu-ray: 04 Apr 2017

Gap: less than 4 months

Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi

In theaters: 15 Dec 2017

Gap: less than four months

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Theatrical release: 10 May 2018

Blu-ray: 25 September 2018

Gap: less than four months

Star Wars Episode 9: Skywalker Strikes Back

In Theaters: 20 December 2019

Blu-ray: 31 March 2020

Gap: less than 4 months [51]