The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is heading to the big screen in 2026, with the titular pair facing new adventures in a galaxy far, far away. Given the global success of Disney Plus' hit show The Mandalorian, the movie has become one of the most anticipated projects in the Star Wars franchise.
Sorry if you were expecting The Mandalorian season 4 (that's not happening any time soon), but don't worry - we are positive the movie will maintain the essence of the show, with bigger and better adventures for Mando and Grogu (aka Baby Yoda).
Although exact details about the plot and cast are still unknown, the release date has already been confirmed, and some early footage from the movie was revealed at D23 in 2024 with very exciting reactions from fans.
In case you don't remember how things were left off, The Mandalorian season 3 ended with Mando and Baby Yoda settling down together on Nevarro. It felt like that could be the end for the characters, but the announcement of the movie made clear that we haven't seen the last of them just yet. The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau is directing the new movie, with Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy producing.
Here is everything you need to know about The Mandalorian and Grogu movie release date, cast, plot theories, first-look images, and more. What challenges will Mando and Grogu face in their new journey? Which characters, from Ahsoka to Bo-Katan Kryze, are set to make an appearance?
Find out everything in this guide. This is the way!
The Mandalorian & Grogu release date
The Mandalorian & Grogu movie is set to be released on May 22, 2026.
It will be the first new Star Wars movie since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, and will be followed by the likes of Dave Filoni's film, the Rey movie, and James Mangold's film about the origins of the Force.
The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer: when will we get one?
There's no trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu movie just yet, and, with the film not set to release for a long while, it's unlikely we'll be seeing one anytime soon. Instead, expect to see a full trailer for the film much closer to the time – but a teaser could potentially land at Star Wars Celebration 2025.
At D23 2024, though, some footage was screened to the lucky people in attendance. It showed Grogu as Din Djarin's bounty hunter apprentice, with the little green guy hanging out with some Babu Friks (AKA Anzellans). It also featured the return of the Razor Crest and Zeb Orrelios, and there was a snowy planet which could well be Hoth.
The Mandalorian & Grogu cast
The only confirmed member of the cast is Jeremy Allen White, who joined the movie as the voice of Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta the Hutt, as confirmed by Variety in December 2024.
So far, there are no more confirmed cast members for The Mandalorian & Grogu. Sigourney Weaver is reported to be part of the line-up, though, but that's unconfirmed for now – and it's unclear who she'd be playing.
We can probably expect Pedro Pascal to return as Mando, but beyond that, it's unclear just who we'll be seeing in the movie. The likes of Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze and Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano could make cameos, as could Amy Sedaris's Peli Motto, and Emily Swallow's Armorer.
The Mandalorian & Grogu plot speculation
Nothing has been revealed about The Mandalorian & Grogu plot just yet. The Mandalorian season 3 finale saw Din Djarin formally adopt Baby Yoda as his own, and the duo settled on Nevarro together. The stage seems set for more standalone adventures, but with the Ahsoka show returning Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger to the main galaxy, Mando & Grogu could have big fish to fry.
Plus, though Giancarlo Esposito's Moff Gideon was killed in the finale, there are some compelling theories that he could also return via clone-related shenanigans. It all remains to be seen for now.
Will there be a Mandalorian season 4?
At the moment, it's unclear whether there will be a The Mandalorian season 4 or not. At first, it was reportedly still happening in addition to the movie, but another report soon cast doubt on that.
Per a newsletter from The Hollywood Reporter, before the strikes shut down Hollywood last year, season 4 was written and ready to go (as Jon Favreau himself said back in February 2023). But, when Hollywood came to a standstill, Lucasfilm pivoted to a movie – leaving season 4's future in doubt.
But, one of Din Djarin's physical performers, Brendan Wayne, said in November 2023 that the fourth season was being "ramped up." Whether he meant the movie or not is unclear for now.
You can keep up to date with everything the galaxy far, far away has in store with our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows.
