It began with a stop at Burger King. In 1980, Brad Rau was five years old and his mother decided to take him and his brother to see Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Brad had never seen Star Wars, but that didn’t seem to matter. Like most kids, he loved movies, and a trip to […]
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Quiz: Which Member of The Bad Batch Are You?

Quizzes + Polls // APRIL 28, 2021 Are you as rowdy as Wrecker or as savvy as Tech? Take the official StarWars.com quiz to find out! StarWars.com Team Star Wars: The Bad Batch is coming in for a landing with the series premiere May the 4th, and that means all-new adventures for the unique members of Clone […]
What to Watch Before Star Wars: The Bad Batch

The Bad Batch // APRIL 27, 2021 Let StarWars.com be your guide on a recon mission ahead of the premiere of the new animated series coming to Disney+ on May the 4th. Fall in, soldiers. We’ve been counting down the days until the premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the new Star Wars animated series […]
Learn to Make a Bad Batch…of Cookies!

Recipes // APRIL 27, 2021 The elite squad of the new Disney+ series is now an elite snack. Star Wars Day is about to get a whole lot more exciting when Star Wars: The Bad Batch premieres on Disney+! On May the 4th, Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair, and Echo are all back to take on brand […]
Who Are the Bad Batch?

Hunter. Tech. Crosshair. Wrecker. Echo. This is experimental unit Clone Force 99, the baddest batch of clone troopers you’ll ever meet. Each member of this elite group adds their own exceptional skill to form a team unlike any other in the Republic. The Bad Batch’s missions have a 100% success rate due to their unusual […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day // APRIL 26, 2021 This May the 4th, transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away with a watch party, a fun craft, and more. This Star Wars Day, even if you’re staying at home, you can still have fun exploring the galaxy at large. With the premiere of Star Wars: The […]
New Star Wars: The Bad Batch Poster and Emoji Revealed

The Bad Batch // APRIL 15, 2021 With the Disney+ series less than a month away, some new digital goodies will get you ready for the adventures of Clone Force 99. StarWars.com Team Star Wars: The Bad Batch arrives on Disney+ on May the 4th, and we’re celebrating early. Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company […]
On the Comlink: The Legacy of Lucasfilm Animation

On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment to celebrate the new trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Dan Brooks, Kristin Baver, Amy Ratcliffe, and Lucas Seastrom talk about the legacy of Lucasfilm animation, from George […]
5 Highlights from the Star Wars: The Bad Batch Trailer

The Bad Batch // MARCH 30, 2021 Clone Force 99 is ready for action…and on the run. Following their literally explosive introduction in the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Clone Force 99, a.k.a. the Bad Batch, will soon step into the spotlight. Star Wars: The Bad Batch arrives May the 4th on Disney+, […]
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Will Come to Disney+ on May the 4th

The Bad Batch // FEBRUARY 24, 2021 The adventures of Clone Force 99 begin this Star Wars Day! The Bad Batch’s next mission is about to begin. Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company announced today that Star Wars: The Bad Batch — the next Star Wars animated series – will debut on May the 4th, a.k.a […]