- "If you're searching for new adventures, 'this is the way'"
- ―Poster tagline
The Mandalorian and Grogu is an upcoming live-action Star Wars film, scheduled for release in theaters on May 22, 2026. The film, directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, takes place between the events of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. It continues and is a spinoff of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
In The Mandalorian and Grogu, the characters of Din Djarin (the titular "Mandalorian") and Grogu embark on a new adventure. The film stars Pedro Pascal, reprising his role as Din Djarin, and Sigourney Weaver. Ludwig Göransson, the original composer of The Mandalorian, returns to score the film. The film is the first in a new slate of Star Wars films and takes place in the same timeline as the ongoing Disney+ series The Mandalorian, a fourth season of which is still in development, and Star Wars: Ahsoka.
Publisher's summary
The Mandalorian, a lone bounty hunter, is tasked with capturing Grogu, a mysterious and adorable creature. Instead, he forms a strong bond with Grogu and strives to protect him from various threats, exploring his evolving purpose in a post-Empire galaxy.[4]
Development
- "Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau have a new vision, continuing on with a Mandalorian movie."
- ―Giancarlo Esposito
The Mandalorian and Grogu was announced, originally as The Mandalorian & Grogu, on January 9, 2024 on StarWars.com with a conceptual sketch by veteran illustrator Ryan Church, along with an announcement of a second season of the television series Star Wars: Ahsoka.[1] A fourth season of The Mandalorian is also reportedly still in development.[6] However, series actor Giancarlo Esposito suggested the film was part of "a new vision" for The Mandalorian.[5]
On May 7, 2019, Disney revealed their future movie release schedule, including a set of three untitled new Star Wars films, one of which had a scheduled release date of December 20, 2024.[7] The Star Wars Show also reported on the news on May 15.[8] On July 23, 2020, after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was delayed to December 19, 2025.[9] After the start of the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, Disney shifted their theatrical film release slate, with the film being pushed to its current release date of May 22, 2026.[10] A film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy occupied this release slot until The Mandalorian & Grogu was announced.[11]
Star Wars Insider 224 revealed the initial film logo was the same as the one for The Mandalorian Season Three.[12] In August 2024, during D23 2024, it was revealed that the film had entered production,[10] and a new logo was revealed, in addition to a teaser that was shown to the audience.[13] In August 2024, Sigourney Weaver revealed that she had joined the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu.[14]
Alongside the release of the movie, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run will be updated to include a new mission featuring Djarin, Grogu, Tatooine, Endor and Cloud City, which takes place off camera from the film.[15]
Release and reception
The Mandalorian and Grogu is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026.[10]
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Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15
The Mandalorian & Grogu Journeys to the Big Screen on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ The Mandalorian and Grogu (Feature Film) on Production List (backup link archived on February 10, 2024)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dragon Con Q&A With 'Star Wars' Guests From 'Ahsoka,' 'The Mandalorian,' 'The Book Of Boba Fett,' And 'The Acolyte’ by Cate Feeney on Culture Slate (September 27, 2024) (backup link archived on October 3, 2024)
- ↑ 'The Mandalorian & Grogu': Jon Favreau To Direct And Produce 'Star Wars' Pic For Lucasfilm on Deadline (January 9, 2024) (backup link archived on January 9, 2024)
- ↑ Disney Moves 'Avatar' Sequels, Announces New 'Star Wars' Films by Brent Lang and Rebecca Rubin on Variety (May 7, 2019) (backup link archived on July 27, 2020)
- ↑ The Star Wars Show: Star Wars Dates Announced, Plus We Won an Emmy! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- ↑ 'Star Wars' Films, 'Avatar' Sequels Pushed Back a Year in Disney Release Calendar Shakeup by Rebecca Rubin on Variety (July 23, 2020) (backup link archived on July 23, 2020)
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 D23 2024: All the Star Wars News from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Pakistan-born Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will be the first woman and person of colour to direct one of three new Star Wars films. She's Muslim, brown, an Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker and this is her first major Hollywood feature. (@vicenews) on TikTok (post) (backup link)
- ↑ "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 224
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Now In Production, Teaser Trailer Shown To D23 Audiences on www.starwarsnewsnet.com (backup link archived on August 10, 2024)
- ↑ Sigourney Weaver, On Eve Of Her Venice Lifetime Achievement Award, Lifts Lid On Remarkable Career From ‘Alien’ To ‘Avatar’, ‘Working Girl’ To ‘Ghostbusters’ And ‘Star Wars’ Role To Come by Andreas Wiseman on Deadline (August 27, 2024): "I’m playing a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu. I got to meet Grogu for the first time the other day." (backup link archived on August 29, 2024)
- ↑ SXSW: New Details for Mando and Grogu's Millennium Falcon Mission Revealed on the Disney Parks Blog (backup link)
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 THND-FF-000183 by The Walt Disney Studios on Getty Images (September 22, 2025) (backup link)
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni discuss 'The Mandalorian' and Star Wars Celebration on the Good Morning America YouTube channel (backup link)
- ↑ Jeremy Allen White played Bruce Springsteen...while he was on set on the Good Morning America YouTube channel (October 14, 2025) ([20251015065712 backup link])
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 THND-FF-000192 by The Walt Disney Studios on Getty Images (September 22, 2025) (backup link)
- ↑ SXSW: New Details for Mando and Grogu's Millennium Falcon Mission Revealed on the Disney Parks Blog (backup link)
- ↑ Sigourney Weaver was "delighted" to join the Star Wars franchise but says Grogu was the whole reason she signed on for The Mandalorian & Grogu: "He's a little badass" on GamesRadar (backup link archived on March 6, 2025)
- ↑ The Mandalorian and Grogu — Celebration Japan exclusive trailer
- ↑ The Mandalorian and Grogu Kickstart Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 on StarWars.com (backup link)
External links
- The Mandalorian and Grogu (Feature Film) on Production List (backup link archived on February 10, 2024)
- Disney Moves 'Avatar' Sequels, Announces New 'Star Wars' Films by Brent Lang and Rebecca Rubin on Variety (May 7, 2019) (backup link archived on July 27, 2020)
- 'Star Wars' Films, 'Avatar' Sequels Pushed Back a Year in Disney Release Calendar Shakeup by Rebecca Rubin on Variety (July 23, 2020) (backup link archived on July 23, 2020)
- Q3 FY24 Earnings Presentation on the Walt Disney Company's official website (backup link)
