The Acolyte release schedule: When is episode 6 of the Star Wars show on Disney Plus?

The Acolyte
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The Acolyte has revealed some big mysteries so far, including who the mysterious masked villain is. The latest episode of the Star Wars show was also probably its most dramatic, as the body count piled up and the action intensified. So if you're anything like us, you'll be desperate to know when The Acolyte episode 6 will be hitting our screens.

Well, you're in the right place. We've got all you need to watch The Acolyte episode 6 below. You'll find what you need to know about The Acolyte episode 6 release date, including the streaming time on Disney Plus in the US and UK. We've also got the confirmed release schedule for the rest of The Acolyte. This is where the fun begins...

For more on The Acolyte, there's our guide to The Acolyte timeline, The Acolyte episodes 1-4 review, and our spoiler-filled look at the show's mysterious masked villain.

The Acolyte episode 6 release date: what time is it on Disney Plus in the US and UK?

The Acolyte episode 4

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The Acolyte episode 6 release date is July 2 at 6:00 PM Pacific/9:00 PM Eastern on Disney Plus in the US. Those in the UK will have to wait until July 3 at 2:00 AM BST. 

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The Acolyte release schedule: when are new episodes out?

The Acolyte

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The Acolyte will release new episodes every Tuesday on Disney Plus in the US and early Wednesday morning in the UK. 

The current release schedule of The Acolyte looks like this:

  • The Acolyte episode 1: June 4, 2024 (June 5 in the UK) – out now!
  • The Acolyte episode 2: June 4, 2024 (June 5 in the UK) – out now!
  • The Acolyte episode 3: June 11, 2024 (June 12 in the UK) – out now!
  • The Acolyte episode 4: June 18, 2024 (June 19 in the UK) – out now! 
  • The Acolyte episode 5: June 25, 2024 (June 26 in the UK) – out now! 
  • The Acolyte episode 6: July 2, 2024 (July 3 in the UK)
  • The Acolyte episode 7: July 9, 2024 (July 10 in the UK)
  • The Acolyte episode 8 [finale]: July 16, 2024 (July 17 in the UK)

How many episodes of The Acolyte are there?

The Acolyte

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The Acolyte will consist of eight episodes. It's not yet known if future seasons are planned, but showrunner and creator Leslye Headland told Collider that she wants to do up to three seasons.

Where can I watch The Acolyte?

The Acolyte

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The Acolyte is streaming exclusively on Disney Plus and subscribers of any tier can watch new episodes just as long as they have an active membership.


For more from a galaxy far, far away, be sure to check out the full Star Wars timeline and the latest news on all the upcoming Star Wars movies in the works.

Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at 12DOVE, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.