The Acolyte is entering its final act and Star Wars fans are excited to see how the first season will conclude.

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The series has been subjected to an intense level of trolling and review bombing, but those who have been willing to give it a chance have found a fascinating new corner of the franchise to delve into.

The Good Place alum Manny Jacinto has proven to be a particularly popular breakout star, with his surprising character showing previously hidden depths in the latest episodes.

Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae and Bodies Bodies Bodies star Amandla Stenberg have also earned acclaim for their turns, the former learning English to play his Jedi master character and the latter taking on the challenge of a dual role.

So when will The Acolyte episode 7 become available to stream? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule on Disney Plus.

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When is The Acolyte episode 7 released on Disney Plus?

The Acolyte episode 7 will arrive on Disney Plus on Tuesday 9th July 2024 in the US.

However, it's worth noting that UK viewers won't be able to watch it until 2am on Wednesday 10th July 2024.

Will you be staying up, watching first thing in the morning or saving the penultimate chapter as an evening treat?

The Acolyte release schedule: When are new episodes out?

With six episodes now available to stream on Disney Plus, you might be wondering when the remaining two instalments will arrive on the platform.

US release schedule

Here's the full schedule from now until the end of the season in mid-July in the US:

  • Episode 1 – Tuesday 4th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 2 – Tuesday 4th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 3 – Tuesday 11th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 4 – Tuesday 18th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 5 – Tuesday 25th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 6 – Tuesday 2nd July 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 7 – Tuesday 9th July 2024
  • Episode 8 – Tuesday 16th July 2024

UK release schedule

In the UK, due to the episodes dropping at 2am the following day here, the release schedule will be:

  • Episode 1 – Wednesday 5th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 2 – Wednesday 5th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 3 – Wednesday 12th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 4 – Wednesday 19th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 5 – Wednesday 26th June 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 6 – Wednesday 3rd July 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 7 – Wednesday 10th July 2024
  • Episode 8 – Wednesday 17th July 2024

What time do new episodes of The Acolyte come out?

For viewers around the world, new episodes drop at the following times:

  • 2am British Summer Time (Wednesdays)
  • 6pm Pacific Time (Tuesdays)
  • 8pm Central Time (Tuesdays)
  • 9pm Eastern Time (Tuesdays)
  • 11am Australian Eastern Standard Time (Tuesdays)
Rebecca Henderson as Vernestra Rwoh in The Acolyte wearing a brown robe
Rebecca Henderson as Vernestra Rwoh in The Acolyte. LucasFilm

What is The Acolyte about?

The new series is set at the end of the High Republic era in the galaxy far, far away – with the events unfolding roughly 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.

An official synopsis for the show reads: "In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg).

"As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…"

Star Wars: The Acolyte is now streaming on Disney Plus. You can sign up to Disney Plus for £4.99 a month or £79.90 a year now.

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