Obi-Wan Kenobi

Today, Disney+ released the teaser trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, giving fans an exciting first look at the highly anticipated limited series, which launches ...

The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, in which Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

There's plenty to discuss in the first Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer – we've tried to find all the hidden references to the direction of the show.

After all, “Fates” plays during Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan's duel against Darth Maul (who, incidentally, returns in Star Wars Rebels), while “Heroes” is the soundtrack to Obi-Wan having the high ground against Anakin. While we'd be ecstatic to see a Kenobi/Maul/Vader mash-up, THR quoted various sources stating that either Maul was written out of the final script, or was never meant to appear at all. As soon as John Williams' certified banger “Duel of the Fates” starts in all its choral glory, you know fans are in for a treat. There's no doubt that this is Luke Skywalker, with Obi-Wan's vow to protect him – and Owen's order that Luke never be trained in the Force – making the Jedi resort to a nomadic, solitary life (besides his eopie).

When does the newest Star Wars series hit streaming? Find everything you need to know here, including release times.

- Episode 6: Available Friday, June 24 -- 12 a.m. PT (3 a.m. ET/7 a.m. GMT) - Episode 5: Available Friday, June 17 -- 12 a.m. PT (3 a.m. ET/7 a.m. GMT) - Episode 4: Available Friday, June 10 -- 12 a.m. PT (3 a.m. ET/7 a.m. GMT) - Episode 3: Available Friday, June 3 -- 12 a.m. PT (3 a.m. ET/7 a.m. GMT) That release has now been pushed back to May 27 -- a Friday -- with not one, but two episodes. A six-episode miniseries, Obi-Wan Kenobi will pick up 10 years after the events of Revenge of the Sith.

Disney just released the first trailer for its 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Star Wars miniseries, and it could be hiding a huge surprise in plain sight.

Solo takes place sometimes between 13 and 10 BBY. Meanwhile, we know that Kenobi is set 10 years after Revenge of the Sith (which took place in 19 BBY), making this new show set in the year 9 BBY. In other words, Kenobi takes place almost immediately after Solo in the Star Wars timeline. First, remember that history in this galaxy is measured as Before and After the Battle of Yavin (BBY and ABY), essentially making A New Hope take place in year 0 of this franchise. Near the end of the Obi-Wan trailer, we see Inquisitor Reva (a brand new villain) facing against a figure cloaked in the shadows of a dark alley.

'We're going to see a very powerful Vader,' promises Hayden Christensen as EW presents the exclusive first look at the return of Darth Vader in 'Obi-Wan ...

But he is very much a part of the show emotionally for Obi-Wan, and possibly beyond that as well." "His shadow is cast across so much of what we do," series writer Joby Harold teases. Cue some labored mechanical breathing noises because the Dark Lord of the Sith himself is back, and we've got your exclusive first look at the return of Darth Vader.

Your first look at Ewan McGregor in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and Jamie Dornan plays an amnesiac in 'The Tourist.' David Daniel reports.