Fortnite announced an exciting event for Star Wars fans: an exclusive early screening of the first two episodes of the new animated series Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Set to take place on the Star Wars Watch Party Island within Fortnite starting Friday, May 2 at 10 AM ET, this event allows fans to dive into the galaxy’s criminal underworld—featuring characters like Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane—before the series officially premieres on Disney+ on May 4.
How To Access The Watch Party
This event echoes Fortnite’s previous collaboration with Disney during the 2024 D23 event, where a livestreamed awards ceremony and exclusive content were made available to players. However, hopefully, this screening runs more smoothly than the D23 event, which faced delays that left some players waiting more than an hour past the scheduled time.
The Star Wars Watch Party Island, accessible via the island code 2124-6713-8076 or directly through Fortnite’s experience row, promises not only the early viewing but also fun Star Wars-themed mini-games, enhancing the immersive experience for players. As an added incentive, players who watch both episodes in-game will earn a free Asajj Ventress-themed loading screen.
The Rule of Two — Disney and Epic’s Strong Partnership
The partnership between Disney and Fortnite continues to deepen with this event, building on a relationship that has already seen significant milestones. In February 2024, Disney invested $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games, Fortnite’s developer, to create an expansive games and entertainment universe.
This collaboration has since brought beloved Disney franchises like Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars into Fortnite through in-game activations, season collaborations, and live events, such as the Marvel Nexus War with Galactus, which drew over 15.3 million concurrent players.
The Tales of the Underworld screening, alongside the upcoming Fortnite: Galactic Battle season launching on May 2, featuring characters like Darth Jar Jar and Emperor Palpatine, further cements this partnership. It highlights the symbiotic relationship where Disney leverages Fortnite’s massive player base to engage fans in innovative ways, while Epic Games benefits from access to Disney’s iconic IPs to keep its battle royale fresh and culturally relevant.
Conclusion
As Fortnite continues to serve as a melting pot for pop culture crossovers, this latest Star Wars event underscores the evolving synergy between gaming and entertainment. On May 2, fans are in for a galactic treat as Tales of the Underworld and the Galactic Battle season launch, delivering a thrilling double dose of Star Wars magic to Fortnite’s ever-expanding universe.
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