After parting ways in The Mandalorian season 2's finale, Din Djarin and Grogu were reunited in The Book of Boba Fett. Now, their adventures together will continue in the show's upcoming third season.
The duo is headed to Mandalore, and while we expect Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni's exploration of Star Wars lore to remain at the forefront of the show, internet-breaking cuteness from The Child is likely a given. A newly revealed piece of concept art certainly seems to suggest that will be the case, anyway, and it's accompanied by a handful of stills.
Those put the spotlight on characters such as Bo-Katan Kryze and Greef Karga, promising some big returns and reunions in a series which has quickly carved out its own place in the wider Star Wars Galaxy.
"There will be things [in Season 3] that once again have people talking about Grogu," executive producer and director Rick Famuyiwa teased during a recent interview with Empire (via SFFGazette.com). "In incremental ways, he’s growing as a character and in this partnership with Mando. As this relationship grows, Grogu has to become more central in things that are going on."
He’s now firmly at the hip of Mando in every adventure. The purity of the character brings out the best in the people round him. This next season continues to attach to that idea."
Take a closer look at this concept art and stills from The Mandalorian below.
The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars Galaxy continue in season 3. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the Galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.
The series stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito. The directors of the eight-episode season 3 include Rick Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey, and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Favreau is the showrunner/head writer and serves as an executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck are co-executive producers.
The Mandalorian season 3 premieres on March 1.