Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Star Wars' newest TV show, has released its first four episodes, introducing some brand-new planets in the Star Wars galaxy. Skeleton Crew is a thrilling addition to Star Wars movies and TV shows, not only because it is a genuinely innovative adventure story in the franchise, but also because it has already proven its deep knowledge of and connection to Star Wars lore. In fact, the number of Easter eggs in Skeleton Crew alone reveals the new show's dedication to doing right by Star Wars.
That commitment to the history of the franchise doesn't mean Skeleton Crew is afraid of breaking new ground, though—far from it. Skeleton Crew has already introduced a number of characters, concepts, and planets that haven't been seen before in Star Wars, and it presumably won't be slowing down any time soon. Of those innovations, here's every new planet that has been featured in Skeleton Crew thus far.
At Attin
The Skeleton Crew Kids' Homeworld Is Remarkably Earth-Like
At Attin is jarringly similar to Earth, which comes as a major surprise in the franchise that is famously a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. In Skeleton Crew's first two episodes, viewers largely see the events unfold through Wim's eyes—one of the main characters in Skeleton Crew. Wim seems to live a relatively quiet suburban life with his father following the death of his mother (the cause of which is still unknown), and that setting of the suburbs drives home how Earth-like At Attin really is.
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Wim's house is set within a neighborhood of similarly designed homes, all of which seem to have driveways and grassy front lawns. Even the layout of the neighborhood is something that hasn't really been seen before in Star Wars. Wim's arc thus far has also suggested that he feels his quiet suburban life is boring, a narrative seen in many shows and movies set in the real world, which is why Wim is so obsessed with adventure. Ultimately, this is precisely what leads to the children being lost in the galaxy.
At Attin is certainly not what they believed it to be.
Wim's fascination with the Jedi and adventure causes him to launch the ship they discover, sending the kids out into Wild Space. However, once there, they learn that At Attin is certainly not what they believed it to be. To Wim and the other Skeleton Crew kids, At Attin seemed like any other planet.
They quickly learn that this is not the perception the rest of the galaxy has, though, as multiple pirates express disbelief that At Attin even exists. To those outside the planet, At Attin is a mysterious myth, described as a lost planet containing eternal treasure. Star Wars has yet to reveal the truth about At Attin, which makes sense given only four episodes have been released thus far.
Nevertheless, the show has already made it clear that there is something rather strange happening on the planet. For one, the planet's mythical status in the galaxy suggests no one comes into or out of At Attin, which adds a bit of a dystopian element to the planet. This is also supported by the children's shock at seeing stars and the seemingly artificial atmosphere of nebular gasses they break through in the ship.
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The dystopian feeling of At Attin was subtly established even before the children left the planet. Wim's experiences at school revealed the controlled (if not controlling) nature of At Attin, including droids seemingly running the schools and monitoring the children at all times. The test Wim misses in episode 1 is also one the children take that effectively determines their entire future—something seen in countless dystopian books, shows, and movies, such as The Giver and Divergent.
Whether At Attin really is dystopian in some way remains to be seen. It may simply be that the planet is a bit odd and archaic in its traditions, perhaps because of its mysterious mythological status and supposed treasure. The idea that the planet is stuck in the past would be supported by citizens still using Republic credits. Even so, Skeleton Crew's place in the Star Wars timeline, early in the New Republic Era, makes these questions all the more pressing, as such control is of course reminiscent of the Empire.
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Port Borgo
The Pirate Empire Is A Terrifying Place
The second planet shown in Skeleton Crew was a major tonal shift from At Attin. Whereas At Attin felt calm and quiet, Port Borgo was a dark, dangerous, and unpredictable place. After the children realize they are lost, they decide to land at a starport. However, this ends up being arguably even more dangerous than staying on the ship and floating around lost.
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The Skeleton Crew kids quickly find themselves in trouble on Port Borgo, particularly when Wim attempts to use Republic credits to pay for food for himself and Neel. Evidently, Republic credits have become incredibly valuable in the years since the Empire fell, and a massive fight breaks out between pirates who want to take the credits from the children. Simultaneously, Fern and KB are grabbed by a woman who reveals that At Attin is believed to be 'lost,' if not entirely mythological, and she urges them to leave Port Borgo and come up with a better story.
Evidently, Republic credits have become incredibly valuable in the years since the Empire fell.
By the end of episode 2, the children are ready to make their way off Port Borgo. They encounter Jude Law's mysterious character, who offers them a chance to escape the cell in which they've been imprisoned. In episode 3, the group does manage to get back to the kids' ship and leave Port Borgo.
It's unclear how significant a role Port Borgo will play moving forward. With so much of Skeleton Crew focused on pirates and Port Borgo serving as a pirate hub, this escape may not be the last viewers see of the planet in Skeleton Crew. There is surely so much more to explore in this story that has already proven to be so wide open to possibilities.
The Observatory Moon
Kh'ymm's Planet Had An Air Of Mystery
Skeleton Crew episode 3 introduced yet another new planet, the Observatory Moon planet on which Kh'ymm lives. Jod Na Nawood goes to visit Kh'ymm, believing she will help him locate At Attin. Unsurprisingly, it seems quite clear that Jod has every intention of hunting down the supposed treasure on At Attin and has plenty of selfish motivations for finding the planet rather than purely an interest in seeing the kids home.
Once on the moon, Jod warns the kids that his 'friend,' Kh'ymm, is likely to stab them in the back, which sets up the events that follow. Kh'ymm does indeed go behind Jod Na Nawood's back, calling upon the New Republic to come and arrest Jod. At present, it seems Kh'ymm was genuinely invested in helping the children get home, but it can be difficult to know someone's true intentions in Star Wars. It is also on the Observatory Moon that the kids and Jod learn quite a bit more about At Attin.
Kh'ymm informs the group that At Attin was intentionally hidden from the rest of the galaxy and is considered a Jewel of the Old Republic—all other 'jewels' have evidently been destroyed, other than At Attin. They also learn that their 'Barrier' is really comprised of nebular gasses, which blocks out the true sky, including the stars. In terms of the Observatory Moon itself, though, little is known.
The Observatory Moon seems to play a very unique role in the galaxy, acting as a repository of information, including, evidently, several of At Attin's secrets.
Kh'ymm seems to be stationed on the planet, and she is clearly in communication with the New Republic. Based on the amount of information she has access to, the Observatory Moon seems to play a very unique role in the galaxy, acting as a repository of information, including, evidently, several of At Attin's secrets. At the end of episode 3, the group has once again re-entered space, raising questions about whether the Observatory Moon will be seen again.
At Achrann
Skeleton Crew's Latest Planet Was A Bit Uncanny
In Skeleton Crew episode 4, a brand-new planet was introduced, and this one was the most unsettling in the show so far. At Achrann, a name which is already obviously tied to At Attin, shared an eerie similarity with the kids' home planet. In fact, when the crew first stepped off their ship, it nearly seemed as though they'd landed on At Attin, perhaps far in the future after the planet had met a brutal fate.
The previous belief that the other Jewels of the Old Republic had been destroyed was incorrect.
Admittedly, this would have been a thrillingly creepy turn for Skeleton Crew and added to its dystopian nature. The true origin of the planet was different, but it was still tied to At Attin. At Achrann proves that the previous belief that the other Jewels of the Old Republic had been destroyed was incorrect, as it too is among these mysterious planets. Unlike the suburban tranquility (and rigidity) of At Attin, though, At Achrann is a desolate-looking planet, driven to destruction by ceaseless wars.
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This history of war has horrifyingly led to At Achrann enlisting the children of the planet as child soldiers, as the Skeleton Crew kids learn when they encounter Hayna, a young warrior who has known nothing but war and survival throughout her young life on At Achrann. Ultimately, this leads to a lovely arc between Neel and Hayna, in which each character learns from the other. Hayna learns that compassion and peace can be a way forward, and Neel demonstrates incredible bravery towards the end of the episode when SM-33 attacks the kids.
At the very end of episode 4, Jod Na Nawood and the kids have returned to their ship, ready to leave At Achrann. Although they haven't departed yet, that is the logical next step, which presumably means episode 5 will open with the crew navigating Wild Space once more. It doesn't seem likely that At Achrann will return in Skeleton Crew, as its main purpose seems to have been confirming that the Jewels of the Old Republic have not been lost, but that isn't necessarily the case.
Undoubtedly, more planets are coming in Skeleton Crew. The new Star Wars show remains shrouded in mystery even now, but it's clear this group of children will continue to traverse Wild Space with Jod Na Nawood. This will surely lead them to a number of planets, most of them presumably new in Star Wars. While At Attin, Port Borgo, the Observatory Moon, and At Achrann may be the only planets seen in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew thus far, more will certainly be revealed in the show's next 4 episodes.
The first four episodes of Skeleton Crew are now streaming on Disney+.
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Skeleton Crew Release Date Schedule |
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Episode |
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Episode 1 |
Jon Watts |
December 2 |
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Episode 2 |
David Lowery |
December 2 |
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Episode 3 |
David Lowery |
December 10 |
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Episode 4 |
The Daniels |
December 17 |
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Episode 5 |
Jake Schreier |
December 24 |
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Episode 6 |
Bryce Dallas Howard |
December 31 |
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Episode 7 |
Lee Isaac Chung |
January 7 |
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Episode 8 |
Jon Watts |
January 14 |



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