The Mandalorian & Grogu film: Everything we know so far

Eleni Thomas
The Mandalorian & Grogu film

The Mandalorian & Grogu film is officially in the works, so here is everything we know so far about the upcoming Star Wars movie.

For better or worse, depending on who you ask, the Star Wars franchise has been expanding at a rapid pace in recent years. From Obi-Wan and Andor to Visions and Tales of the Empire, there’s been something for every young Jedi at heart.

Unquestionably, the biggest of these shows, The Mandalorian, stands tall. Now, the mega-popular series is expanding in its own right, as a full-fledged film is on the way, titled The Mandalorian & Grogu. From its release window to cast details, here’s everything we know thus far.

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The Mandalorian & Grogu release window: When will the film come out?

The Mandalorian & Grogu film will release May 22, 2026. This window was locked in by Disney CEO Bob Iger himself in early 2024.

This will officially be the next Star Wars film to hit cinemas around the world, releasing ahead of the many other big-budget projects in the works.

The Mandalorian & Grogu will be the first big-screen Star Wars project since 2019’s Star Wars: Episode IX—The Rise of Skywalker. It will also be the first to release in the traditional May release window since 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story. Most of the relaunched Disney Star Wars films were released in the holiday season following the success of The Force Awakens.

Currently, the movie is set to take place within the New Republic era, specifically around 10-11 ABY, around 22 years before the events of The Force Awakens.

Cast and crew for The Mandalorian & Grogu movie

At the time of writing, it is unclear if Pedro Pascal will return as Mando for the upcoming film, though it certainly wouldn’t be a fitting Madno flick without him. As well as this, the supporting cast is yet to be confirmed or revealed.

However, one thing we can confirm is that Iron Man director Jon Favreau will be directing the movie. Something that fans are happy to hear despite mixed reception to the idea of a Mando & Grogu movie.

“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” said Favreau. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”

“Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen,” added Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm.

Be sure to check back in with this section as we update when casting news and rumors are announced.

Where to watch The Mandalorian & Grogu movie

At the time of writing, it is unclear if The Mandalorian & Grogu will be released directly on Disney+ alongside a theatrical run or if the film will first do the rounds in theatres before making its way to the streaming service.

We can confirm that the movie will be in theatres, however time will tell when it arrives on Disney+.

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About The Author

Eleni is a Melbourne-based journalist. Having completed her Bachelor's in communication (Journalism) at RMIT University, Eleni is now a Senior Writer for the Dexerto Australia team. A big Nintendo fan (with a Triforce tattoo to prove it) and a lover of the zombie genre, Eleni covers gaming, entertainment as well as TV and movies for the site. She is also passionate about covering Queer and female representation. Contact Eleni at eleni.thomas@dexerto.com