Disney has announced the official release date of the Mandalorian & Grogu Star Wars movie!
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Star Wars fans, get ready to mark a new date on your calendar, as the official release date of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie has been confirmed: May 22, 2026. This long-awaited spin-off of the TV series The Mandalorian will bring to the big screen the adventures of two of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars universe: the valiant Mandalorian, Din Djarin, and his young companion Grogu, commonly known as Baby Yoda.
What will The Mandalorian and Grogu be about?
The choice to release The Mandalorian & Grogu movie on Memorial Day weekend could prove strategic, offering the film the chance to achieve great success at the box office. Disney has officially confirmed the release date along with other teases about their upcoming productions, including Toy Story 5, Moana 2, TRON Ares, and the mysterious Nightbitch starring Amy Adams.
While plot details are still under wraps, there are clues to the adventures that await us in The Mandalorian & Grogu. The Ahsoka TV series introduced the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn and revealed new mysteries related to the Mandalorians and the past of Din Djarin and Grogu, suggesting possible plots for the film. Jon Favreau, co-creator of The Mandalorian, will direct the film and also serve as an executive producer, while his partner Dave Filoni will direct the big crossover film Mando Verse.
Kathleen Kennedy, head of Lucasfilm, described herself as enthusiastic about The Mandalorian's move to the big screen, describing the film as a "new story" that adapts perfectly to the cinematic dimension. Favreau expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to bring the Mandalorian and Grogu in a new adventure on the big screen, thus confirming the general excitement of the fans for this project.
Source: comicbook.com
