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Favreau Says 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Centers on Din’s Turn to the New Republic

The director highlights the Din–Grogu bond as the film’s driving force.

Overview

  • Jon Favreau tells Empire that Din Djarin no longer wants to be a hired gun and intends to work for the good guys.
  • The movie foregrounds the mentor bond between Din and Grogu, which Favreau describes as the underpinning of the story.
  • Din teams up with former Rebels at Adelphi Base, receiving assignments from Sigourney Weaver’s Colonel Ward and working with Zeb Orrelios, who Favreau says will have an expanded, fun role.
  • The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters on May 22, 2026, with marketing positioned for IMAX exhibition.
  • Favreau directs and produces with Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni and Ian Bryce, with Ludwig Göransson returning to score; industry reports suggest the story was condensed from a planned streaming season, which has not been officially confirmed.