'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Movie Announced, 'Ahsoka' Renewed for Season 2

Disney and Lucasfilm bet on TV show's popularity for box office success, amid concerns about the transition from streaming to cinema.

• Disney and Lucasfilm have announced a movie based on the popular TV show 'The Mandalorian & Grogu', set to go into production in 2024.
• The film will be directed by Jon Favreau, who has a successful commercial track record with Disney.
• The last 'Star Wars' movie, 'The Rise of Skywalker', was released in 2019, and since then, the franchise has been primarily on Disney+.
• There are concerns about whether the popularity of 'The Mandalorian' on TV will translate to box office success.
• Alongside the movie announcement, the studio also revealed the renewal of the 'Ahsoka' series for a second season.

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