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Disney+ Has Turned May the 4th Into a Star Wars Release Tradition (Now 6 Years Running)

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May the 4th used to be mostly about memes, marathons, and people posting the same Vader GIF like it was brand-new information.

Now?

It’s basically a release date.

Because 2026 marks the 6th year in a row where Disney+ debuts a new Star Wars project on May the 4th — and at this point, it’s clearly not an accident.

6 Years of Star Wars Releases on May the 4th (Disney+)

Here’s the streak:

That’s six straight years where May 4th wasn’t just “Star Wars Day.”

It was also content drop day.

Why This Matters (Even If It Sounds Like a Fun Little Trivia Fact)

This isn’t just a cute calendar coincidence. It says something pretty obvious about Disney’s current Star Wars strategy:

May the 4th is now a marketing anchor

Disney+ doesn’t need to explain May 4th releases anymore. The date sells itself.

Animation is carrying the tradition

Notice the pattern: the biggest May 4th wins tend to come from animation and anthology storytelling — where Lucasfilm can deliver high-quality Star Wars without needing a full theatrical rollout.

May 4th is becoming “Star Wars season finale day”

Ending Maul on May the 4th is the most deliberate play yet.

It’s basically Lucasfilm saying:

“Yes, we know this is your Star Wars holiday — here’s your payoff episode.”

2026: The Maul Finale Is the Perfect May the 4th Release

If MAUL – SHADOW LORD sticks the landing, May the 4th 2026 could be one of those fandom-wide moments:

  • episode reactions
  • lore breakdowns
  • “did you catch this?” screenshots
  • character debate threads
  • timeline arguments (the fun kind)

And whether you love or hate the character…

Maul has never been boring.

Final Thoughts

At this point, Disney+ has done something really smart:

They’ve turned May the 4th into a reliable Star Wars content tradition.

Not every year hits with the same impact — but as a pattern?

It works.

And in 2026, ending MAUL – SHADOW LORD on May the 4th might be the most perfect “Star Wars Day drop” yet.

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