The highly anticipated second and final season of Star Wars: Andor is set to premiere on Disney+ on April 22, 2025, marking the culmination of Cassian Andor’s journey from a reluctant rebel to a key figure in the Rebel Alliance. Fans have awaited this release since the critically acclaimed first season debuted in September 2022, earning a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and widespread praise for its mature storytelling and grounded approach to the Star Wars universe. The confirmed release date, announced at D23 Brazil, has sparked excitement, especially as it aligns closely with Star Wars Celebration 2025, held from April 18 to 20, amplifying the hype for the series’ return.
Andor Season 2 will have 12 episodes, matching the first season’s length, but it adopts a unique release schedule. Disney+ will drop the first three episodes on April 22, followed by three-episode batches each week on April 29, May 6, and May 13, concluding the season in just four weeks. This structure, described by showrunner Tony Gilroy as a Disney decision, effectively delivers four “movies” for television, with each arc covering a pivotal few days across four years in the Star Wars timeline, from 4 BBY to 1 BBY. This approach allows the series to depict significant time jumps, bridging the gap to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The release schedule reflects the narrative ambition of Season 2, which spans four years and focuses on intensifying the Rebel Alliance’s fight against the Galactic Empire. The first three episodes, set one year after Season 1’s civilian uprising on Ferrix, will explore Cassian’s growing commitment to the rebellion. Subsequent arcs will depict critical events, including the Ghorman Massacre and Mon Mothma’s departure from the Imperial Senate, as the story hurtles toward Rogue One. Gilroy has teased that the season will feature “very sexy” time jumps, with each three-episode block directed by the same director to maintain narrative cohesion.
Fans can expect the return of key cast members, including Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, alongside Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael), Genevieve O’Reilly (Mon Mothma), Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen), Kyle Soller (Syril Karn), and Denise Gough (Dedra Meero). Notable additions from Rogue One include Ben Mendelsohn reprising his role as Orson Krennic, the Death Star’s overseer, and Alan Tudyk as the sharp-witted droid K-2SO. Forest Whitaker will also return as Saw Gerrera, adding depth to the rebellion’s fractured dynamics. The February and March 2025 trailers have teased intense action, political intrigue, and the Death Star’s construction, promising a darker, more complex narrative.
The release timing, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on April 22 (2 a.m. BST on April 23 for UK viewers), aligns with Disney+’s standard for live-action Star Wars shows, ensuring global simultaneous access. With its focus on real people—plumbers, journalists, and everyday rebels—Andor Season 2 aims to deliver a fitting conclusion to one of Disney’s most celebrated Star Wars projects, setting the stage for Cassian’s heroic destiny in Rogue One.
