---
title: "LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lego-star-wars-the-resistance-rises-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66487
imdb_id: "tt8352934"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 5
runtime_minutes: 5
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 20
content_rating: "TV-Y7"
---

# LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lego-star-wars-the-resistance-rises-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises is a five-episode computer-animated short-form series that debuted on Disney XD on February 15, 2016. It is a comedic prequel to the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, focusing on the exploits of various legacy and new characters.

The series explores never-before-told stories taking place prior to the First Order's attack on Jakku, highlighting characters such as Poe Dameron, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Maz Kanata, Rey, Finn, BB-8, Kylo Ren, and more.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover never-before-told animated stories featuring familiar characters prior to the First Order's attack on Jakku."

### Why Watch
- Features favorite characters like Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Finn, Rey, BB-8, and Maz Kanata.
- Serves as a comedic prequel to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- Brings together new stories set prior to the attack on Jakku.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It consists of only five episodes in total.
- Tone & Suitability: It is an animation with comedy, science fiction, and fantasy elements, rated TV-Y7.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #animated-shorts, #sci-fi, #comedy, #kids, #prequel, #computer-animated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Kane** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Arif S. Kinchen** as *Finn / FN-2187 (voice)*
- **Trevor Devall** as *Guard / Bounty Hunter (voice)*
- **Lex Lang** as *Cornelius Evazan / Bounty Hunter (voice)*
- **Dee Bradley Baker** as *Unkar Plutt (voice)*
- **Ellen Dubin** as *Captain Phasma (voice)*
- **Adam Driver** as *Kylo Ren (voice)*
- **Michael Daingerfield** as *Bounty Hunter (voice)*
- **Eric Bauza** as *Imperial Pilot 1 (voice)*
- **James Arnold Taylor** as *Bala-Tik (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises?
Streaming options can be found through platforms like TMDB and Plex.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
It offers comedic, never-before-told prequel stories featuring characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The series consists of five episodes in total.

### Q: Are there essential episodes?
The series comprises five total episodes that follow the exploits of various franchise characters.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/66487)
- [Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars:_The_Resistance_Rises)
- [LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises (TV Mini Series 2016 ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8352934/fullcredits/)
- [LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises (TV Series 2016) — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/66487-lego-star-wars-the-resistance-rises)
- [Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises (2016 TV Show) - Behind ...](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Lego-Star-Wars-The-Resistance-Rises/)
- [LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/lego-star-wars-the-resistance-rises/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*