Want to know what happens next in the new season? Continue reading to learn more about The Bad Batch Season 2.
It is no surprise that the animated series is back for more with a new season, as it has already received a favorable reception with an approval rating of 87% and an average rating of 7/10 based on 15 reviews. The website’s critical consensus states, “The second bundle of The Bad Batch retains all the same virtues and vices as the first: a slick Star Wars adventure geared toward diehard fans at the expense of more casual viewers.”
On the other hand, after the major cliffhanger of the sixth episode, which aired today, the fandom is eager to know what happens next in the series, which is expected to delve into more character arcs in order to bring the season to a satisfying conclusion. So, we’ve put together a quick rundown of everything you need to know about the release date, plot, and cast, so you can get a head start on this beloved series and be prepared before The Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 7 premieres on Disney+.
The Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 7 Release Date and Time Slot
The brand new episode, simply titled “The Clone Conspiracy,” along with the eighth episode, “Truth and Consequences,” are both scheduled to release on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the same time slot of midnight Pacific/3:00 am Eastern, which is 8:00 am GMT in the UK time zone. The episode will continue the plot further from the sixth episode, which explored how members of a unique squad of clones find their way into a changing galaxy in the aftermath of the Clone War.
Additionally, the official synopsis of these respective episodes has not been released yet and will be disclosed on the premiere day. So, fans will have to wait and be patient. The show’s official Twitter account also encourages fans to watch the show, quoting, “Don’t you mean pirate?” Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is now streaming only on Disney Plus. “New episodes Wednesdays.” Take a look at the official post below:
“Don’t you mean pirate?” 🏴☠️
Season 2 of Star Wars: #TheBadBatch is now streaming only on @DisneyPlus. New episodes Wednesdays. pic.twitter.com/Cj3SiovUy9
— Star Wars: The Bad Batch (@TheBadBatch) January 31, 2023
The Bad Batch Season 2: What to expect?
The official description of the series states, “When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continues their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places.”
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 stars Emmy Award nominee Dee Bradley Baker (“American Dad!”) as the voice of the Bad Batch and Emmy Award nominee Michelle Ang (“Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462”) as the voice of Omega. Emmy Award winner Rhea Perlman (“The Mindy Project,” “Cheers”) returns to guest star as Cid, Noshir Dalal (“It’s Pony,” “The Owl House”) returns to guest star as Vice Admiral Rampart and Emmy Award winner Wanda Sykes (“The Upshaws,” “Black-ish”) makes her guest starring debut in the series as Phee Genoa.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is executive produced by Dave Filoni (“The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”), Athena Portillo (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars Rebels”), Brad Rau (“Star Wars Rebels,” “Star Wars Resistance”), Jennifer Corbett (“Star Wars Resistance,” “NCIS”) and Carrie Beck (“The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars Rebels”) with Josh Rimes (“Star Wars Resistance,” “Star Wars: Visions”) and Alex Spotswood (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars Rebels”) as producers. Rau is also serving as supervising director with Corbett as head writer and Matt Michnovetz as story editor.
The Bad Batch Season 2 Episodes and Streaming Options
The new season is expected to have at least 16 episodes, which are set to conclude on March 29, 2023, with a runtime of 23 to 75 minutes and will be released on a weekly basis, following the continuing adventures of the elite squad first introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. If you haven’t been able to catch up with the show yet, we have listed down the crucial details about the latest second season episode’s titles for you to get a quick glimpse into the plot, which will definitely help you decide if you want to stream the show or not.
Take a look at the official episode guide for the second season below:
- Season 2 Episode 1: Spoils of War – January 4, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 2: Ruins of War – January 4, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 3: The Solitary Clone – January 11, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 4: Faster – January 18, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 5: Entombed – January 25, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 6: Tribe – February 1, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 7: The Clone Conspiracy – February 8, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 8: Truth and Consequences – February 8, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 9: The Crossing – February 15, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 10: Retrieval – February 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 11: Metamorphosis – March 1, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 12: The Outpost – March 8, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 13: Pabu – March 15, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 14: Tipping Point – March 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 15: The Summit – March 29, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 16: Plan 99 – March 29, 2023
When released, you can watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 along with the first season exclusively on Disney+. This streaming platform is an American subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned and operated by the Media and Entertainment Distribution division of The Walt Disney Company. The members have options to choose from a number of plans based on a monthly or yearly basis, which the users can opt for as per their preferences which allow viewers to watch new series and movies based on location when the content is available to air worldwide.
The Bad Batch Season 2 Official Trailer
The official trailer of 2:03 minutes for the new season was released on December 7, 2022, with the tagline stating, “Watch the trailer for Season 2 of Star Wars: #TheBadBatch streaming only on Disney+ on January 4, 2023. When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continues their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places.” Take a look at the official trailer on Star Wars official YouTube channel below:
Catch up on previous episodes while you wait for The Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 7 to premiere next week on Disney+.