After nearly three years, “Star Wars” fans may finally rejoice, as the second season of the spin-off series, “Andor” returns to Disney+.

Set before “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Andor” follows Cassian Andor, who works with a band of rebels to steal the Empire’s plans for The Death Star, all setting the stage for the the 1977 release, “Star Wars: Episode IV − A New Hope.” Season 2 of “Andor” explores how the rebels’ relationships intensify as war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance, Disney+ shared in a news release.

The first season of the popular series released in September 2022. The series was nominated for eight Primetime Emmys in 2023, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.

The first three episodes of the second series release on Tuesday, April 22. Here’s what to know about the season premiere.

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When does Season 2 of ‘Andor’ premiere? How to watch

Season 2 of “Andor” premieres on Tuesday, April 22 at 9 p.m. ET. The first three episodes of the series will be released simultaneously.

“Andor” Season 2 will be available for streaming on Disney+.

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‘Andor’ Season 2 episode schedule

Following the initial release, three episodes will be released every Tuesday as part of the following schedule:

• April 29: Episodes 4-6
• May 6: Episodes 7-9
• May 13: Episode 10-12

Watch the ‘Andor’ Season 2 trailer

Do you need a Disney+ subscription to watch ‘Andor’?

Yes, a Disney+ subscription is needed to watch Season 2 of “Andor.”

Disney+ Basic (with ads) is $9.99 per month and Disney+ Premium is $15.99 per month or $159.99 per year.

Who makes up the cast of ‘Andor’ Season 2?

The main cast of “Andor” Season 2 features:

• Diego Luna as Cassian Andor
• Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael
• Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma
• Denise Gough as Dedra Meero
• Kyle Soller as Syril Karn
• Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen
• Faye Marsay as Vel Sartha
• Varada Sethu as Cinta Kaz
• Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya Marki
• Alan Tudyk as K-2SO
• Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic
• Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera

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