Disney Channel, Disney XD and Lucasfilm has unveiled the Star Wars Rebels premiere date that will vary based upon whether you intend to stream it online or catch it on Disney Channel.
The one-hour premiere is officially titled, Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion, and is being billed as its own movie event. It will first be available exclusively via the Watch Disney XD app and WatchDisneyXD.com website for verified users, as well as Disney Channel SVOD, starting on Monday, September 29.
Friday, October 3 at 9/8c is when Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion will make its over-the-air TV debut on Disney Channel all across the globe. It will then be available to purchase for online streaming via iTunes, Amazon.com and other places the following morning.
On Monday, October 6, Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion will get its first airing on Disney XD at 8/7c. A week later in the same time slot and on Disney XD is when new episodes of Star Wars Rebels will premiere.
Tuesday, October 14 is when Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion will be available to own on DVD. It includes a Ghost 3D model ship, four Rebels “shorts” and a look ahead at the remainder of Season 1. Unfortunately a Blu-ray version is not planned at this time.