The Mandalorian is a wrap – at least in the form of a show. There won't be a season 4, but that doesn't mean the story of Din and Grogu is over. They'll make a return, but this time on the big screen instead. Here's everything you need to know about the new Star Wars movie!
Admittedly, the third season of The Mandalorian neatly wrapped up the story of Din Djarin and Grogu. No mid- or post-credit scene, no loose threads, no nothing – still, fans were hoping for season 4 (naturally).
As always, and especially within the Star Wars universe, there are always more stories to tell, and Din and Grogu are no exception. There are still adventures to be found, and this duo are far from retiring.
But, they won't be returning to TV, the two of them will actually be getting a spinoff movie! Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming movie.
No Season 4 For The Mandalorian, But A Movie
2024 started out pretty good for Star Wars fans: not only did Ahsoka get renewed for a second season, The Mandalorian fans got an even bigger announcement: the Mandalorian is headed straight to theaters.
The Mandalorian and Grogu are headed to the big screen.Directed by Jon Favreau, and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian & Grogu will go into production later this year.This is the Way.https://t.co/LMRjrje9Dw pic.twitter.com/mLYSmUaV2k
— Star Wars (@starwars) January 9, 2024
Mandalorian writer Jon Favreau is back at it again, ready to bring the beloved duo to the big screen:
"I have loved telling stirues set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting."
The seeds for that were planted even earlier, back in 2023. Back then, season 4 was still in talks. Jon Favreau spoke about already having the fourth season of The Mandalorian all worked out, in an interview with BFMTV.
Season 4? Yeah, I’ve written it already. We have to know where we’re going to tell a fully formed story, so we had mapped it out, Dave and I, and then slowly you just write each episode. So I was writing during post-production, because all of it has to feel like a continuation and one full story.
Switching formats might be a smart move, depending on the direction their next adventure is heading in – fingers crossed the movie won't be a rushed version of a whole new season!
The Mandalorian and Grogu: Release Date
We already knew that there are 3 Star Wars movies in development and that two of them will be released in 2026 and one in 2027. Now, it has been officially announced that The Mandalorian and Grogu movie will come to theaters on May 22, 2026.
Who Can We Expect To Return For The Cast?
Let's just be honest, if Pedro Pascal won't come back, what are we even doing here? Luckily, he will.
Here is an overview of the known cast so far:
- Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian
- Grogu
- Sigourney Weaver as Ward
- Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt
- Jonny Coyne as an Imperial Warlord
How Could The Mandalorian Season 4 Continue The Plot?
Jon Favreau has been working on the script for quite some time now after Season 3 provided us with a nice happy ending, but with Grand Admiral Thrawn making an appearance, there is always room for more adventures.
With the change of plans, scratching the idea of season 4 and going with a movie release instead, chances are we'll be treated to a completely new story with just a few ties to the show. That way, those who haven't seen the show would be able to enjoy the movie even without previous knowledge.
With the official movie trailer being released, we have more information for you!
The plot is taking place at a time when the remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy, which is why Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are recruited by the New Republic after the fall of the Galactic Empire.
In the short trailer we see a lot of action packed scenes – and cute Grogu of course.
What do you think? Will you watch the movie? Let us know in the comments!