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Skeleton Crew release schedule: When is episode 5 of the Star Wars show on Disney Plus?

Jude Law in Skeleton Crew.

We have officially hit the halfway point of new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew with the adventure in a galaxy far, far away now in full swing. So now you may be wondering when is episode 5 airing, keen to reunite with Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern), Kyriana Kratter (KB), Robert Timothy Smith (Neel), and co. as soon as possible.

And we don't blame you. The fourth instalment of the new Disney Plus series was a particularly exciting chapter as the gang used Kh'ymm's coordinates in an attempt to return to their home planet of At Attin. Of course though, what they saw upon arrival wasn't what they were expecting at all..

As with all Disney Plus shows, the new Star Wars series didn't drop all of its episodes at once, instead releasing them weekly – and this is where it gets a bit complicated as that's true for the most part... While the streaming service used to release its new shows at a set time, the latest few releases have shifted around a bit. So, if you're a little bit confused about when and how you'll be able to stream Skeleton Crew, you're in the right place. Below we take you through all the details, from release time to how many episodes there are.

While you're here, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and shows on the way.

Skeleton Crew release date: What time is episode 5 on Disney Plus?

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Skeleton Crew episode 5 will be released on December 24, 2024 in the US. Like last week, it's expected to drop at 6pm PT/9pm ET.

If you're in the UK, the fifth installment will be released on December 25, 2024 at 2am GMT. What a treat for Christmas Day morning!

For other regions, use the time difference converter to work out when it will arrive.

Skeleton Crew: When are new episodes out?

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  • Skeleton Crew episode 1 – out now!
  • Skeleton Crew episode 2 – out now!
  • Skeleton Crew episode 3 – out now!
  • Skeleton Crew episode 4 – out now!
  • Skeleton Crew episode 5 – December 24 (US); December 25 (UK)
  • Skeleton Crew episode 6 – December 31 (US); January 1 (UK)
  • Skeleton Crew episode 7 – January 7 (US); January 8 (UK)
  • Skeleton Crew episode 8 – January 14 (US); January 15 (UK)

How many episodes of Skeleton Crew are there?

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In total, there are eight episodes of Skeleton Crew, these are releasing weekly on Disney Plus on Tuesdays in the US and Wednesdays in the UK through December and into January – except for the season's double-episode premiere, which landed on a Monday (or Tuesday, if you're in the UK).

Where can I watch Skeleton Crew?

(Image credit: Disney+/Lucasfilm)

The only place you'll be able to watch Skeleton Crew is on Disney Plus. You'll need a subscription to the streaming service in order to be able to watch it. This is because Disney owns Lucasfilm, which means the only place you're able to watch anything Star Wars is on the platform.


For more, check out our guide to the Star Wars timeline and how to watch the Star Wars movies in order. We also have a breakdown of the best shows on Disney Plus to watch right now.

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