Star Wars’ Next Movie Will “Reward” Longtime Mandalorian & Star Wars Fans, Says Director Jon Favreau Only4Media.com

Now that filming for Star Wars‘ next movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is underway, director and The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau has promised something rewarding for longtime enthusiasts of both the live-action TV show and the franchise as a whole. Star Wars announced The Mandalorian & Grogu movie in January of this year, making an ambitious leap ahead when many audiences expected The Mandalorian season 4 instead. Seeing Din Djarin and Grogu on the big screen, especially in The Mandalorian & Grogu‘s exclusive footage description, just makes sense, and Favreau has every bit of confidence in his story.

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Speaking with Scott Sanders of The Disney Cruise Line Blog at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Favreau – who was joined by fellow executive producer Dave Filoni – discusses his upcoming Star Wars movie with the utmost confidence and enthusiasm. He and Filoni both give a special shoutout to The Mandalorian crew before Favreau talks about the “scale and scope of the big screen.” He then goes on to say that their goal with this movie is to “have something that rewards people who have been with [The Mandalorian] since the beginning, and with Star Wars since the beginning.”

Favreau does, of course, emphasize their other goal with the movie, in that they hope to reach brand-new audiences by bringing two already well-known characters, Din Djarin and Grogu, to the big screen. Grogu is a major factor in this for Favreau, as “all the kids know who that is.” Now, according to him, this gives these younger viewers the chance to see who Grogu really is, while Grogu and Din’s story overall continues to reward those who have long since been following the duo’s Star Wars journey.

The Mandalorian Movie Is Already Delivering On Big Expectations

Based on the footage Favreau and Filoni premiered during D23’s Entertainment Showcase, it seems as if The Mandalorian & Grogu is already delivering on the large expectations set before it. This movie is certainly under a lot of pressure as the franchise’s first return to the movie theater since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, but having the foundation of Din Djarin and Grogu as beloved characters already promises a story that will quickly captivate audiences. The reveals from the footage description only add further to that.

While many viewers may still be disappointed that The Mandalorian‘s story may not continue on the small screen, the big screen just feels right for Din Djarin and Grogu. This pair has long since outgrown the television medium, with them quickly having become some of Star Wars’ most beloved and iconic characters. What’s even more promising to hear is who Favreau has in the front of his mind while continuing their story on the big screen, as it sounds like The Mandalorian & Grogu will truly be a heartfelt tribute to longtime The Mandalorian and Star Wars fans.

The Mandalorian & Grogu

The Mandalorian & Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian. The film will replace The Mandalorian season 4 to bring the franchise back to the big screen and follow Din Djarin and his adventures with Grogu. The Mandalorian & Grogu is the first Star Wars film to be released since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.

Release Date

May 22, 2026

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Source: Scott Sanders