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While the broader Star Wars franchise has faced mixed reactions in recent times, Disney Plus’ Visions animated series has maintained a high standard of storytelling and creativity over its two seasons. Enthusiasm is building for the upcoming third season, with indications that it promises to deliver even more captivating narratives. This anthology series will revive three story arcs from earlier episodes, and notably, the episode “The Ninth Jedi” from Visions Volume 1 will receive its own spinoff series under the newly announced Star Wars: Visions Presents label.
Star Wars: Visions Volume Three is scheduled to debut on October 29, 2025, as announced by Disney and Lucasfilm during the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan. Executive producer James Waugh revealed that this new season will consist of nine episodes, including continuations of three beloved narratives from the first volume: “The Duel,” “The Village Bride,” and “The Ninth Jedi,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The spinoff focusing on The Ninth Jedi is set to follow in 2026. This particular story is notable for its unique portrayal of lightsaber colors, which reflect the user’s connection to the Force—red symbolizes malevolence, while blue indicates benevolence. Kenji Kaniyama, the original writer and director of “The Ninth Jedi,” is set to oversee the spinoff. Reports indicate that this might just be the beginning, as there are plans for additional Visions Presents spinoffs, allowing creators to delve deeper into the storytelling compared to the traditional anthology format.
As with the initial season, Volume 3 will feature stories produced by various Japanese creative teams. Returning studios include Kamikaze Douga, Kinema Citrus Co., Production IG, and Trigger. However, audiences can also anticipate innovative contributions from newer studios such as Anima, David Production, Polygon Pictures, Project Studio Q, and WIT Studio, promising fresh interpretations of the Star Wars universe.
During a panel discussion, Waugh and the filmmakers shared insights about the upcoming episodes, unveiling character designs and concept art. For instance, THR highlighted a stunning design featuring an AT-AT, the iconic walkers first introduced in The Empire Strikes Back, which has been envisioned with a Japanese building integrated into its structure.
Masaki Tachibana from Kinema Citrus provided a sneak peek of an “especially kawaii” episode titled Yuko’s Treasure. Meanwhile, Hiroyasu Kobayashi of Project Studio Q discussed an episode centered around an X-Wing, named “The Song of Four Wings.” Kobayashi emphasized his studio’s expertise in designing mechanisms, stating, “We really focused on the essence of the old Joe Johnston designs and incorporated many droids and mechs.”
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