At a Glance
The Mandalorian and Grogu was announced on January 9, 2024 as a continuation of The Mandalorian tv series. The film is set to be released in theaters on May 22, 2026.
Key Facts
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni
Main Cast: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White
Where to Watch: In Theaters
When: 5 years after Return of the Jedi
Recent Coverage
What is The Mandalorian and Grogu?
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a film that continues the story of Din Djarin and Grogu from The Mandalorian tv series. The film will take place after Season 3 of The Mandalorian and is said to conclude the story of the duo that began back in Season 1.
Do I need to watch The Mandalorian before seeing this movie?
A general knowledge of The Mandalorian series is recommended before seeing The Mandalorian and Grogu although the film will likely include relevant background information to help acclimate new viewers.
Are there other Star Wars shows I need to watch before seeing this movie?
While other Star Wars shows take place during the same time period as The Mandalorian and feature some of the same characters, it is unlikely that shows like Ahsoka and The Book of Boba Fett will be completely required viewing in order to understand this film.
Will The Mandalorian and Grogu be on Disney+?
The Mandalorian and Grogu will be released exclusively in theaters and will likely arrive on Disney+ months after its run, similar to other Disney theatrical productions.
About The Mandalorian and Grogu
Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau
TBD
Action-adventure
TBD
May 22, 2026
5 years after Return of the Jedi
TBD
Cast
When Does The Mandalorian and Grogu Take Place in the Star Wars Timeline?
The exact timeline placement of the film has not been revealed, but the story will take place after the events of The Mandalorian Season 3 as part of the New Republic era.
What Do We Know So Far?
The Mandalorian and Grogu will be set following the events of Season 3 of The Mandalorian.
The film is currently set to replace Season 4 of the show with The Mandalorian and Grogu finishing their story in Dave Filoni's Untitled Film that will be a crossover between The Mandalorian and Ahsoka's storylines.
The film was originally set to premiere in December 2024 before the COVID-19 pandemic halted production. The film's release was then moved to 2025 until the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike which caused the film to be moved again to May 22, 2026.
While Sigourney Weaver's character is currently unknown, Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) will be playing Rotta the Hutt, a character that was originally introduced in 2008's The Clone Wars theatrical film.
Production Images & Trailers
There are no promotional images or trailers currently available for this project. Continue to check this page for the latest updates.
Related TV Shows & Films
The show that started all of Star Wars live-action television, The Mandalorian introduces Din Djarin and Grogu and tells the story of their evolving relationship. The film will be a direct continuation of these three seasons of storytelling.
Din Djarin and Grogu make brief but crucial appearances in The Book of Boba Fett. Set between seasons 2 and 3 of The Mandalorian, this show includes crucial scenes that explain the reunion of Din Djarin and Grogu before Season 3.
Releasing before the massively popular animated series of the same name, The Clone Wars was a commercial flop but was crucial in introducing Ahsoka Tano and Rotta "Stinky" the Hutt, the latter of the whom is confirmed to appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
