We have a premiere date! It has just been announced that “Star Wars Rebels” season three will premiere with a one hour special on Saturday, September 24th at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Here is the official press release about the season three premiere sent to us from Lucasfilm, which contains a new synopsis for the season, and a short new preview video for the premiere episode titled, “Steps into Shadow”!
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THE REBELS FACE GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN WHEN “STAR WARS REBELS” SEASON 3 PREMIERES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

 The critically-acclaimed animated series “Star Wars Rebels” returns SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (8:30 p.m., ET) and introduces new characters Grand Admiral Thrawn and Bendu during the season three one-hour premiere event, “Steps into Shadow” on Disney XD.

Having established a secret base on Atollon, the Ghost crew, now led by a more powerful Ezra, strengthens the rebel fleet by acquiring new resources and recruits eager to stand against the Empire.  However, the Imperial efforts to eliminate the rebellion are now being led by the coldly analytical Grand Admiral Thrawn, whose strategic, tactical and cultural insights make him a threat unlike any they have faced before.  In season three, Ezra and Sabine take on new roles and challenges as the rebels prepare for their biggest mission yet – a direct assault on the Empire.

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