Star Wars: The Acolyte Returns with a New Perspective on the High Republic Era

by Sophie Laurent February 2, 2026

written by Sophie Laurent February 2, 2026

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The Acolyte series, set in the High Republic era, offers a fresh perspective on the Star Wars universe, 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace.
The book, The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte, provides insights into the development of the shows settings, characters, and overall design.
During this era, the Jedi Order is at its peak in a relatively peaceful time, but the Forces light side is beginning to weaken.
The series promises to delve deeper into this intriguing period of Star Wars history, offering fans a new narrative in the expansive franchise.

Exploring The Art of Star Wars: High Republic Era’s Acolyte Series

A first look inside The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte is here! The book showcases artwork from the Disney+ series, revealing how the show’s settings, characters, and overall design were developed for the High Republic era. The series itself is set approximately 100 years before The Phantom Menace, depicting the Jedi Order at its peak in a relatively peaceful time—though the Force’s light side is beginning to weaken.

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Official Name	The Initiative
Brief Summary	A rogue master spy named Bright works outside the lines, when a new agent named Charlie joins Bright’s team. He soon finds himself in situations where he isn’t sure whether his new boss is trying to kill him or simply is willing to do whatever is necessary to protect the free world.
Genre	Thriller
Production Companies	Universal Pictures, Roth-Kirschenbaum Films
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Angelina Jolie
Director	Doug Liman
Authors	F. Scott Frazier
Producers	Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum