The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is heading to cinemas next year as Star Wars returns to the big screen. With the release still a few months away, we finally got a first Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, featuring new characters played by Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, and fan-favorite figures like the Stormtroopers and AT-AT walkers. We can't wait to see the return of our favorite duo in a galaxy far, far away.
Fans have high expectations for the film, which is one of the most exciting upcoming Star Wars movies and shows alongside Ryan Gosling's Star Wars: Starfighter. It's the first time we'll get to see a new Star Wars story on the big screen since 2019, when The Rise of Skywalker wrapped the trilogy of sequels. Now, the beloved franchise is looking to expand one of its most successful TV sagas, The Mandalorian. Seemingly replacing The Mandalorian season 4, the movie will pick up the story from the end of The Mandalorian season 3, which saw the duo settling on Navarro.
Below, we've rounded up all there is to know about The Mandalorian and Grogu movie release date, cast, plot, trailers and even some exclusive quotes from Sigourney Weaver herself. Keep an eye on this space for all new updates on the upcoming movie. This is the way...
The Mandalorian & Grogu release date
The Mandalorian & Grogu movie is set to be released on May 22, 2026.
This will be the first new Star Wars movie since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, and will be followed by the likes of Dave Filoni's film, the Rey movie, and James Mangold's film about the origins of the Force.
The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer
The first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu movie finally arrived on September 22, 2025. The footage, which you can see above, features the titular pair, Sigourney Weaver's character, AT-AT, Stormtroopers, Zeb, Rotta the Hutt, and so much more. This new galactic adventure is action-packed and full of Star Wars lore, which you can find out about in our The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer breakdown.
Lucky attendees of both D23 2024 and Star Wars Celebration 2025 got to see some footage earlier in 2025.
The clips at D23 2024 showed Grogu as Din Djarin's bounty hunter apprentice, with the little green guy hanging out with some Babu Friks (AKA Anzellans). It also featured the return of the Razor Crest and Zeb Orrelios, and there was a snowy planet which could well be Hoth.
What attendees of Star Wars Celebration got was a little more exciting. There's a first look at Rotta the Hutt and a glimpse of Grogu using some of his Force powers. Rotta, son of the infamous Jabba, is a buff space gladiator, portrayed by Jeremy Allen White. Yeah, nobody's quite sure what to make of that just yet.
The Mandalorian & Grogu cast
There are only a couple of confirmed new members of the cast so far. Those are:
- Pedro Pascal – The Mandalorian
- Sigourney Weaver
- Jeremy Allen White – Rotta the Hutt
While we don't have many details on Sigourney Weaver's character, she did tell us a bit about her role. "I play a wonderful character who is, you know, in a position of authority. And I have to send the Mandalorian out on a mission on the Outer Rim where all the bad stuff happens," she confirmed in an exclusive interview with GamesRadar+.
Weaver also confirmed to GamesRadar+ that Baby Yoda was the main reason why she decided to be part of the film. "I get to have scenes with a little Grogu which is probably why I did the movie," she said. "And he's a little badass too. It's going to be wonderful for people to see what Grogu is up to now because he's grown up a little bit and is capable of much more than maybe we think just watching the series."
We also know that Zeb Orrelios from Star Wars Rebels has a role in the film, but who's playing him isn't confirmed yet.
Beyond the confirmed cast, though, it's unclear just who we'll be seeing in the movie. The likes of Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze and Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano could make cameos, as could Amy Sedaris's Peli Motto, and Emily Swallow's Armorer.
The Mandalorian & Grogu plot speculation
A possible synopsis for the movie hit the internet during the Walt Disney Studios Marketing Expo in China. It called Grogu "the Force's heir in the galaxy," which is certainly an exciting tease. But, the original post has been deleted.
A more detailed synopsis arrived with the trailer: "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 legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson."
And, in the trailer revealed behind closed doors at Star Wars Celebration 2025, we saw Mando and Grogu on missions, with Mando working for Sigourney Weaver's character. This takes the duo to watch Rotta the Hutt fighting in some kind of gladiator ring.
Plus, Weaver hinted that the film would be very different from Andor. "It [Andor] won't be as good as The Mandalorian [& Grogu], just letting you know," Weaver told Collider, before adding that "it's a different world."
Apart from that, nothing else has been revealed about The Mandalorian & Grogu plot just yet. The Mandalorian season 3 finale saw Din Djarin formally adopt Baby Yoda as his own, and the duo settled on Nevarro together. With the Ahsoka show returning Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger to the main galaxy, Mando & Grogu could have big fish to fry.
Plus, though Giancarlo Esposito's Moff Gideon was killed in the finale, there are some compelling theories that he could also return via clone-related shenanigans. It all remains to be seen for now.
Will there be a Mandalorian season 4?
At the moment, it's unclear whether there will be a The Mandalorian season 4 or not. At first, it was reportedly still happening in addition to the movie, but another report soon cast doubt on that.
Per a newsletter from The Hollywood Reporter, before the strikes shut down Hollywood, season 4 was written and ready to go (as Jon Favreau himself said back in February 2023). But, when Hollywood came to a standstill, Lucasfilm pivoted to a movie – leaving season 4's future in doubt.
But, one of Din Djarin's physical performers, Brendan Wayne, said in November 2023 that the fourth season was being "ramped up." Whether he meant the movie or not is unclear for now.
You can keep up to date with everything the galaxy far, far away has in store with our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows.
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