Mandalorian Movie Sets 2026 Theatrical Return as Din Sides With the New Republic
Lucasfilm is steering its streaming breakout into a self-contained feature to gauge Star Wars’ big-screen pull.
Overview
- The Mandalorian and Grogu is slated for May 22, 2026, the franchise’s first theatrical release since 2019.
- An official synopsis positions Din Djarin and Grogu as New Republic operatives pursuing Imperial warlords.
- Jon Favreau says the project was built as a standalone film rather than repurposed Season 4 material.
- Principal cast includes Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Jonny Coyne, Dave Filoni, and Steven Blum, with White’s Rotta the Hutt expected to share significant screen time with Din.
- New reports and leaked materials suggest additional shifts for the characters, including Grogu’s potential power escalation, though these details remain unverified.