Star Warsfandom is having a day! WhileDaisy Ridley-led film reportedly lost its writerSteven Knight, there’s still hope for joy asPuck reports, thePedro Pascal-ledThe Mandalorian and Grogumovie has wrapped production. Fans are very excited for the upcoming feature which will elaborate on the Disney+ series andthe story of Din Djarin and his force-wielding adopted son Grogu.
Details about the project are kept tightly under wraps with no leaks or set images thanks to the use of Volume technology for filming.The movie was first announced by Disney chiefBob Igerduring the earnings call in February, earlier this year. The production began in July and as per the latest report filming has evidently run smoothly, with no issues. Directed by Marvel and Star Wars vetJon Favreau,the movie is on track for a release date of May 2026, with ample time for post-production.
What Do We Know About ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Movie
While plot details are scarce, an educated guess would be thatthe film will pick up where we left off in the third season ofThe Mandalorian, which saw Din finally retired with Grogu in his tow. The film will also bring back some familiar characters and storylines introduced in the previous three seasons, including Bo-Katan Kryze’s (Katee Sackhoff) attempts to rebuild the Mandalorian homeworld, and ex-Jedi Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) and her quest to find the lost Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen.
While there are no confirmed cast announcements,Sigourney Weaverpreviously confirmed her role in the upcoming filmsharing, “I’m playing a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu,” said Weaver. “I got to meet Grogu for the first time the other day.” It’ll be fascinating to see what Weaver is up to in the upcoming film. Another name that comes to mind forThe Mandalorianfans is big bad Moff Gideon, played by actorGiancarlo Esposito, who previously played coy about his return before the filming began, saying, “Anything is possible. I don’t know anything about it at present, but I put out there that if they need me, I’ll be there. I love Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and what Disney does with The Mandalorian, and who knows, there may be a moment where I can scoop down and take over once again.”
The Mandalorian & Groguwill be released on August 01, 2025. The series is streaming now on Disney+. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian & Grogufollows Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) and his adopted son, Grogu, as they embark on a new adventure. After settling on the planet Nevarro at the end of Season 3, their peaceful life is disrupted, leading them back into the galaxy’s conflicts.
