Forget midnight premieres and spoiler-filled group chats—Fortnite is once again proving that watching new Star Wars content can be an in-game event. On Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10 AM ET, players will have the opportunity to watch the first two episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld exclusively inside Fortnite, days before its official debut on Disney+.
Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like: an early screening of a brand-new Star Wars series, but hosted in a virtual world where lightsabers, blasters, and battle royales are just a casual Tuesday. And because no Star Wars event in Fortnite would be complete without loot, there’s also a free Asajj Ventress Loading Screen up for grabs—just for watching.
What Is Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld?
Tales of the Underworld is an upcoming animated Star Wars series that explores the darker corners of the galaxy—the criminal empires, the bounty hunters, the Force-wielders who don’t exactly wear beige robes and smile a lot. While details about the plot remain tightly sealed in a Sith holocron somewhere, we do know it’s expected to feature characters like Asajj Ventress, and possibly dive deeper into the shadowy side of Star Wars lore.
And Fortnite players are getting a front-row seat.
How to Join the Watch Party in Fortnite
The Tales of the Underworld Watch Party will take place on a dedicated island within Fortnite’s Discover menu. To access it, simply:
- Log into Fortnite on or after May 2 at 10 AM ET.
- Head to the Discover tab in the main menu.
- Search for the Star Wars Watch Party Island or enter the island code: 2124-6713-8076.
- Join the event and start watching.
The watch party island will be available through May 11, 2025, giving players over a week to catch the episodes at their convenience. So if your schedule is busier than a droid factory, you’ve still got time to make it in.
What Else Can You Do on the Watch Party Island?
This isn’t just a static video screen slapped onto a hologram. The island itself includes interactive elements and gameplay activities that keep you engaged before, during, and after the screening.
Highlights include:
- A lightsaber-filled battle arena, where players can engage in waves of combat challenges between episodes.
- Leaderboard-based mini-games, where players rack up points and compete in Star Wars-themed objectives.
- Atmospheric Star Wars-style environments, perfect for photo ops, emotes, or just pretending you’re on Coruscant for the weekend.
It’s the kind of immersive experience Fortnite is known for—blending media, gaming, and fan service into one sprawling event.
How to Unlock the Asajj Ventress Loading Screen
Fortnite is offering an exclusive Asajj Ventress Loading Screen to anyone who watches both episodes during the Watch Party event. Once you’ve completed the viewings:
- The reward will be automatically added to your account.
- It may take up to 72 hours to appear in your locker.
- No purchases or quests are required—just sit back, hit play, and enjoy the show.
This marks one of the few times a Star Wars animated series has premiered in-game before a streaming platform, and Fortnite is making sure the reward matches the hype.
Why This Is a Big Deal
Fortnite has hosted plenty of cinematic events before, but this is one of the most ambitious media crossovers to date. Not only does it give players early access to brand-new Star Wars content, but it also integrates a unique reward that ties directly into the series.
Whether you’re in it for the lore, the loot, or just the novelty of watching new Star Wars episodes from inside a Battle Bus-themed world, this Watch Party is worth attending. Plus, let’s be honest—how often do you get to unlock a loading screen featuring one of the galaxy’s fiercest Force users just for watching TV?
Final Thoughts: See It First, In-Game
Tales of the Underworld might be a new chapter in the Star Wars saga, but Fortnite players will be the first to experience it—and in a way only Fortnite can deliver. It’s not just a screening; it’s a fully realized Star Wars environment, complete with challenges, cosmetics, and community engagement.
So set your reminder for May 2 at 10 AM ET, hop into Fortnite, and catch the future of Star Wars from inside the game that continues to redefine how we experience pop culture crossovers. Don’t forget your popcorn. Or your lightsaber.
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