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Smugglers Run Sets Mandalorian Mission and Tech Overhaul for May 22, 2026 Debut

Disney outlines a real-time Unreal Engine rebuild that uses production assets for screen-authentic visuals.

Overview

  • Disney says the longstanding Hondo Ohnaka storyline will be fully retired when the new experience launches.
  • Guests will join The Mandalorian and Grogu on a pursuit that spans multiple planets after a tip about a Tatooine exchange.
  • Cockpit visuals now render live on upgraded NVIDIA-driven systems coordinated across five tiled projection surfaces.
  • Imagineering is importing the exact Unreal-based models used in The Mandalorian to guarantee on-screen fidelity in the ride.
  • Roles are redesigned so the Engineer selects the destination and pilots and gunners get expanded control and responsiveness, with press reports indicating options such as Bespin, Endor, and Coruscant.