Overview

• Disney has scheduled the film for a May 22, 2026 theatrical release, marking the first big‑screen chapter for Din Djarin and Grogu.
• Jon Favreau directs and Pedro Pascal returns as the Mandalorian, continuing the story set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
• The first trailer and press materials highlight a silhouetted Hutt at the 0:52 mark, signaling a key antagonist reveal held back by Lucasfilm.
• Jeremy Allen White is widely reported to play Rotta the Hutt, though Lucasfilm’s initial cast list did not include him, underscoring ongoing secrecy around roles.
• Reporting indicates the movie evolved from a planned Season 4 after the 2023 strikes, with plot hints pointing to Imperial warlords and involvement from the New Republic’s Adelphi Rangers.