Here’s our first have a look at the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ collection | Engadget

Here’s one factor we all know for certain about Obi-Wan Kenobi: we’ll lastly see one other showdown with Darth Vader. We bought our first glimpse on the collection throughout Disney+ Day, the streaming community’s prolonged birthday celebration. While there isn’t any precise footage from Obi-Wan accessible, a behind-the-scenes clip streaming by way of the app and idea artwork reveals some acquainted and new territory for the franchise. Ewan McGregor confirms the present will begin off with Obi-Wan making an attempt to maintain Luke Skywalker secure — as you’d count on — however that is simply the launching level for an entire collection of latest adventures, in keeping with director Deborah Chow.

Disney beforehand revealed that Hayden Christensen would be returning to play Darth Vader, and judging from the idea artwork (and a few coaching footage), he’ll positively be able to throw down as soon as once more. (The live-action footage in at present’s promo is just a few intelligent enhancing from the earlier Star Wars movies.) Given the comparatively tepid response to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it is smart for Disney to lean extra on TV productions, like The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett,, the place it will possibly discover new elements of the franchise.

Perhaps not as hotly anticipated, there’s additionally some footage from Baymax!, a present devoted to the lovable healthcare robotic from Big Hero 6. It’s the second collection for the franchise — following the sequel show that ran for 3 seasons — and from the appears of it, there will be extra give attention to comedy than superhero antics. But actually, it is not like we’re missing in super-powered motion as of late.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Baymax! will hit Disney+ someday in 2022.