The First Trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Here

After what’s felt like (and mostly has been) years of waiting, Lucasfilm has released the first official trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, the next Star Wars film.

Today—timed at the height of a public backlash against Disney for capitulating to the demands of the Trump administration by censoring late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over comments made about the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk—Disney and Lucasfilm released the first official footage from The Mandalorian and Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, the movie (Lucasfilm’s first Star Wars theatrical release since the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga with The Rise of Skywalker in 2019) takes place after the events of The Mandalorian season 3, which concluded with Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) formally allying himself with the nascent New Republic as a gun for hire.

Here’s the official logline from Lucasfilm: “The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.â€

The Mandalorian and Grogu will see the return of Star Wars Rebels character Garazeb “Zeb†Orellios (voiced by Steven Blum) after a brief cameo in The Mandalorian season 3, and will also debut Sigourney Weaver as a new character. Information first revealed earlier this year at Star Wars Celebration Japan confirmed her character as a New Republic pilot and officer who will act at Djarin’s liaison with the fledgling defense forces as they try to keep peace across the galaxy.

The Mandalorian and Grogu will hit theaters May 22, 2026.

 

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