Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 release date, trailer, news

The character became a fan-favourite during The Clone Wars but we definitely thought she'd met her demise – so seeing her back in action (complete with her yellow lightsaber) is a treat – and also a little confusing for the canon of Star Wars. Executive producer Brad Rau recently reassured fans, though, telling StarWars.com: “We love Asajj Ventress.

"She’s a character that we’ve been wanting to tell more stories about. We don't want to spoil anything, but want fans to know that any new storytelling with Ventress will align with the events of Star Wars: Dark Disciple.”

The series will end in May with an episode titled The Cavalry Has Arrived – and we're sure it's going to be emotional.

But we've got a whole season to look forward to first. Here's everything you need to know about The Bad Batch season 3!

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 release date

It's been confirmed that The Bad Batch season 3 will hit Disney Plus on Wednesday 21st February 2024.

Three episodes will drop at once with the rest airing weekly until the conclusion on 1st May 2024.

The news was announced alongside an epic new trailer, teasing exactly what we've got to look forward to.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 cast

We're expecting the below cast members to return for The Bad Batch season 3:

• Dee Bradley Baker as all members of The Bad Batch
• Michelle Ang as Omega
• Stephen Stanton as Admiral Tarkin
• Ben Diskin as AZI-3
• Gwendoline Yeo as Nala Se
• Jimmi Simpson as Dr Hemlock
• Rhea Perlman as Cid
• Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand

Plus, we're expecting to see the return of Nika Futterman as Asajj Ventress if that trailer is anything to go by!

Fans will be thrilled to hear that several members of The Bad Batch's main cast are likely to return for season 3, including Dee Bradley Baker, who voices all the Clone Troopers.

He was present at the Star Wars Celebration panel along with Michelle Ang, who voices Omega, indicating that the pair will both be back for season 3.

A teaser shown at Star Wars Celebration also confirmed the return of Fennec Shand, voiced by Ming-Na Wen.

Other cast members who are likely to return include Stephen Stanton as Admiral Tarkin, Ben Diskin as AZI-3, Gwendoline Yeo as Nala Se, Jimmi Simpson's Dr Hemlock, and Rhea Perlman as Cid.

How many episodes will there be in Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3?

The Bad Batch season 3 will consist of 15 episodes.

That makes it one episode shorter than seasons 1 and 2.

Will Star Wars: The Bad Batch end after season 3?

Yes. The Bad Batch season 3 will be the show's final outing.

The news was confirmed at Star Wars Celebration 2023, where a teaser-trailer for the series was also shown.

However, the story of Clone Force 99 is connected to other Star Wars series – so we're not ruling out the idea that we could see our heroes again.

What will happen in the Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 plot?

An official synopsis for The Bad Batch season 3 teased an action-packed final outing for our heroes.

It reads: "In the epic final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the Batch will have their limits tested in the fight to reunite with Omega as she faces challenges of her own inside a remote Imperial science lab.

"With the group fractured and facing threats from all directions, they will have to seek out unexpected allies, embark on dangerous missions, and muster everything they have learned to free themselves from the Empire."

Is there a trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3?

Yes! Check out the epic trailer below.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Disney Plus. Sign up to Disney Plus now for £79.90 for a year or £7.99 a month.

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