Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, hitting theaters in North America on May 22, 2026, continues directly from the events of the 3-season Disney+ series.
Although the show already spans 24 episodes, the film is reportedly structured to be approachable for new viewers, while still retaining the core elements longtime fans expect - at its heart, Din Djarin and Grogu’s story remains a deeply personal “father and son” journey.
Now working in a new capacity as “independent contractors” for the New Republic, Mando and Grogu look to move beyond their bounty-hunting past, as they navigate a murky galaxy in the midst of a regime shift.
Director Jon Favreau has also clarified that the project was significantly reworked from its original conception as a potential Season 4 of the series.
Earlier story plans were said to be building toward a larger confrontation involving Grand Admiral Thrawn, with connections across multiple Star Wars TV projects. That broader arc has since been restructured, with Thrawn’s storyline now moving into Ahsoka Season 2 and Dave Filoni’s upcoming crossover film.
The Mandalorian and Grogu now takes a more self-contained approach, centering on a “father and son” style adventure between Din Djarin and Grogu rather than expanding the larger galaxy-wide conflict.
Previously, Pedro Pascal stated, "Being on set was the kind of thing that made my mouth drop when I was a kid. It felt like that feeling of true adventure you get from The Goonies or Raiders of the Lost Ark."
He went on to elaborate on how Djarin has evolved, Pascal added, "Through his relationship to Grogu, there is an expansion of his heart and a disarming of his armor, so to speak, that leads him to fight for what he knows is right. Whereas when we meet him first, it’s simply skill, and beskar, and the Creed."
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, releasing May 22, 2026, follows Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, on a new adventure as they navigate the post-Empire galaxy. 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 the legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice.
Jon Favreau directs from a script he helped write alongside Dave Filoni, and Noah Kloor. The sci-fi pic has a reported runtime of 132 minutes (2 hours and 12 minutes).
Ludwig Göransson returns to provide the score.