“Star Wars” enthusiasts are one step closer to immersing themselves in a galaxy far, far away with the latest developments surrounding the upcoming film, “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” Directed by the talented Jon Favreau, this highly anticipated “Star Wars” film features Pedro Pascal reprising his role from the popular Disney+ series. The first trailer has officially been unveiled, generating excitement among fans worldwide.
Initially announced in January 2024, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is set to hit theaters on May 22, 2026. Alongside Pedro Pascal's iconic masked Mandalorian character, the film boasts a star-studded cast, including Sigourney Weaver as an intrepid fighter pilot and Jeremy Allen White portraying Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta. Additionally, Jonny Coyne steps into the role of an imperial warlord, adding depth to the film's dynamic storyline.
The newly released trailer showcases thrilling moments as Mando and Grogu encounter Weaver and White's characters, engaging in fierce battles against a range of evil robots and fantastical sci-fi creatures. Fans can also look forward to delightful cameos from the beloved Babu Frik from “Rise of Skywalker” and Zeb Orrelios from “Star Wars Rebels.” Notably, the duo faces off against a Rancor-like lizard monster in Rotta the Hutt’s arena and spectacularly topples a lumbering AT-AT during an epic confrontation.
The film's logline provides an intriguing glimpse into the storyline: “The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.” This narrative sets the stage for a captivating adventure as the protagonists navigate the remnants of the Empire.
Jon Favreau expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.” The “Mandalorian” series is set in the aftermath of the Galactic Empire's collapse in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” where a lone mercenary from the planet Mandalore traverses the lawless outer reaches of the galaxy. Along the way, he forms an unlikely bond with Grogu, a force-sensitive creature from the same species as Jedi Master Yoda.
Favreau is joined by a talented production team, including Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, the Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm and former supervising director of the beloved animated series, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” Together, they aim to create a film that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers to the Star Wars universe.
For those eager to catch a glimpse of the action, be sure to watch the full trailer below.
