The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is bringing the adventures of the beloved Star Wars pair to the big screen next year. As the release date gets closer, we're getting more details about the production, which has become one of the most anticipated upcoming Star Wars movies.
The worldwide success of Disney Plus' series The Mandalorian, starring Pedro Pascal and Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) has paved the way for this new movie, which will see the return of fan-favorite characters. With The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau directing the movie, and Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy producing, the project is in good hands.
Here's everything you need to know about The Mandalorian & Grogu movie release date, cast confirmations, plot theories, released footage, and more. The Mandalorian season 4 is not happening any time soon, unfortunately, so let's focus on what's ahead with this exciting new big-screen adventure.
Although most of the film's details are still under wraps, we do know when the movie is getting released, and a couple of exciting new cast members including Sigourney Weaver have joined the project too. We also got some very positive reactions from early footage screened at D23 in 2024, so expectations are certainly running high.
In case you you need a refresher of The Mandalorian season 3, the last episode ended with Mando and Baby Yoda settling down together on Nevarro. It felt like that could be the end for the characters, but the announcement of the movie made clear that we haven't seen the last of them just yet.
Ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away? Here is everything you need to know about The Mandalorian and Grogu movie release date, cast, plot theories, first-look images, and more. Below is the way!
The Mandalorian & Grogu release date
The Mandalorian & Grogu movie is set to be released on May 22, 2026.
It will be the first new Star Wars movie since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, and will be followed by the likes of Dave Filoni's film, the Rey movie, and James Mangold's film about the origins of the Force.
The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer: when will we get one?
There's no trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu movie just yet, and, with the film not set to release for a long while, it's unlikely we'll be seeing one anytime soon. Instead, expect to see a full trailer for the film much closer to the time – but a teaser could potentially land at Star Wars Celebration 2025.
At D23 2024, though, some footage was screened to the lucky people in attendance. It showed Grogu as Din Djarin's bounty hunter apprentice, with the little green guy hanging out with some Babu Friks (AKA Anzellans). It also featured the return of the Razor Crest and Zeb Orrelios, and there was a snowy planet which could well be Hoth.
The Mandalorian & Grogu cast
There are only a couple of confirmed new members of the cast, as we are still waiting for a full line-up.
Jeremy Allen White has joined The Mandalorian & Grogu as the voice of Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta the Hutt, as confirmed by Variety in December 2024.
The iconic Sigourney Weaver is also joining the Star Wars franchise, and it has been reported that she could play New Republic Colonel Bishop in the film. "I play a wonderful character who is, you know, in a position of authority. And I have to send the Mandalorian out on a mission on the Outer Rim where all the bad stuff happens," she confirmed in an exclusive interview with 12DOVE.
Weaver also confirmed to 12DOVE that Baby Yoda was the main reason why she decided to be part of the film. "I get to have scenes with a little Grogu which is probably why I did the movie," she said. "And he's a little badass too. It's going to be wonderful for people to see what Grogu is up to now because he's grown up a little bit and is capable of much more than maybe we think just watching the series."
We can probably expect Pedro Pascal to return as Mando, but beyond that, it's unclear just who we'll be seeing in the movie. The likes of Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze and Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano could make cameos, as could Amy Sedaris's Peli Motto, and Emily Swallow's Armorer.
The Mandalorian & Grogu plot speculation
Nothing has been revealed about The Mandalorian & Grogu plot just yet. The Mandalorian season 3 finale saw Din Djarin formally adopt Baby Yoda as his own, and the duo settled on Nevarro together. The stage seems set for more standalone adventures, but with the Ahsoka show returning Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger to the main galaxy, Mando & Grogu could have big fish to fry.
Plus, though Giancarlo Esposito's Moff Gideon was killed in the finale, there are some compelling theories that he could also return via clone-related shenanigans. It all remains to be seen for now.
Will there be a Mandalorian season 4?
At the moment, it's unclear whether there will be a The Mandalorian season 4 or not. At first, it was reportedly still happening in addition to the movie, but another report soon cast doubt on that.
Per a newsletter from The Hollywood Reporter, before the strikes shut down Hollywood last year, season 4 was written and ready to go (as Jon Favreau himself said back in February 2023). But, when Hollywood came to a standstill, Lucasfilm pivoted to a movie – leaving season 4's future in doubt.
But, one of Din Djarin's physical performers, Brendan Wayne, said in November 2023 that the fourth season was being "ramped up." Whether he meant the movie or not is unclear for now.
You can keep up to date with everything the galaxy far, far away has in store with our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows.
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