At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, the final trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was unveiled, the new Lucasfilm production directed by Jon Favreau. Filmed for the IMAX format, the movie signals Star Wars’ return to the big screen after seven years away—the last theatrical release being The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. Pre-sales kick off on April 22, 2026.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Film | 2026
Theatrical release: May 20, 2026
Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction | Runtime: 2h12
By Jon Favreau | Screenplay: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor
Starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White
Original title: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Country: United States
Set in the wake of the fall of the Galactic Empire, the story follows Din Djarin, the legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter played by Pedro Pascal, and his young apprentice Grogu. As former Imperial warlords scatter across the galaxy, the New Republic turns to the duo to safeguard what the Rebellion fought for. The film deepens their bond through a sweeping, high-stakes adventure that blends clashes, political stakes, and exploration of the Outer Rim.
The film introduces two fresh marquee names not seen in the series: Sigourney Weaver, a science-fiction icon since the Alien saga, here portraying Colonel Ward of the New Republic, while Jeremy Allen White also joins the cast. You’ll also encounter familiar faces from the series, including Zeb. A curious aside: Martin Scorsese lends his voice to a supporting character, a cameo already teased in the trailer aired during the Super Bowl in February 2026.
The film is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni and Ian Bryce. Ludwig Göransson, already the series’ composer, returns with a reworked score for the big screen, more symphonic and epic. The soundtrack will be available on digital platforms starting May 15, 2026. Principal photography took place in California from August to December 2024 — backed by a state tax credit of over $21 million — marking a first for the franchise. Favreau ensures the show’s aesthetic continuity, notably through the virtual production technologies that have defined its visual style.
The Mandalorian’s first feature film is conceived as an accessible, standalone story that can be enjoyed without prior seasons, while still weaving narrative threads to other projects in the universe, most notably the series Ahsoka.
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