New Droid in The Acolyte Has Star Wars Fans Obsessed

The Acolyte, a new Star Wars series on Disney+, has quickly captured the hearts of fans, especially with the introduction of a pocket-sized droid named Pip. Described as a "repair droid with a wide array of tool attachments" and a "chipper, can-do personality," Pip assists Osha (played by Amandla Stenberg) and has already become a fan favorite. Viewers have taken to social media, expressing their love for this handy and adorable sidekick. As the series progresses, fans can expect more appearances from Pip, continuing the Star Wars tradition of memorable droids like R2-D2 and BB-8.

Pip is a small repair droid introduced in the first two episodes of The Acolyte. It has a wide array of tool attachments and a cheerful, helpful personality, quickly becoming a fan favorite among Star Wars viewers.

The Acolyte delves into the era of The High Republic, a time explored in recent Star Wars literature but making its live-action debut with this series. The High Republic era is set approximately 200 years before the events of the Skywalker Saga, focusing on the Jedi Order at the height of its power. This series promises to bring new characters, droids, and narratives to expand the ever-evolving galaxy far, far away.