The Mandalorian and Grogu: what is already known about the new film in the Star Wars saga

In recent years the Star Wars franchise has only found its success on the small screen, specifically on the Disney+ streaming platform. The film franchise, however, has taken a significant hiatus from theaters.

Luckily for fans, the official Star Wars website has revealed that it will be releasing a new movie, titled The Mandalorian and Grogu, and that it will be directed by Jon Favreau, the brilliant mind behind the streaming series.

The Mandalorian and Grogu: what is already known about the new film in the Star Wars saga

There are few details about what The Mandalorian and Grogu will look like and how they will fit into the franchise overall, but a few facts have been confirmed. So here’s what we already know about the next Star Wars movie, plus some speculation.

The film continues from the third season of The Mandalorian

It is confirmed that The Mandalorian and Grogu will be the continuation of the script of the third season of The Mandalorian. In a quick recap, Mandalore has been retaken, but Din Djarin has chosen to settle on the planet Nevarro while he pursues a new career working exclusively for the New Republic. That said, it looks like The Mandalorian and Grogu will bridge the gap between the show and future conflict.

Director, screenwriter and crew

As mentioned, The Mandalorian and Grogu will be directed and likely written, like most of the series, by Jon Favreau. He will produce the film alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and New Republic creative director and story partner Dave Filoni.

While no other details have been released, we can assume that a good portion of the team behind The Mandalorian will be part of the film’s pre-production, production, and post-production team.

Cast of The Mandalorian and Grogu

So far, we can assume that Pedro Pascal will return to play Din Djarin alongside Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder as his stunt double. As for Grogu, no actors will be hired for the role until the puppet finally starts talking.

We’ll likely see more characters from The Mandalorian franchise, so depending on where the Disney+ series is in the script, we could see actors like Carl Weathers and Emily Swallow appear as well.

The Mandalorian and Grogu release date

There is no release date set yet for The Mandalorian and Grogu. However, we can make some guesses based on Disney’s release schedule: According to a press release from Lucasfilm, the film will go into production in 2024. That likely means The Mandalorian and Grogu won’t release until May 22, 2026, or December 18. 2026.

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