A new Star Wars film is coming to theaters next year.
On Monday, September 22, 2025, Disney released the first trailer for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ film. In light of this recent development, here is everything Star Wars fans need to know before the movie hits theaters in 2026.
NEW: First ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Trailer
Confirmed Filmmakers & Cast
IMDB classifies ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ as an action, adventure, fantasy movie. Here are the confirmed filmmakers and cast for the film:
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Writers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni (Based on Characters created by George Lucas)
- Cinematographer: David Klein
- Editors: Dylan Firshein, Rachel Goodlett Katz
- Score: Ludwig Goransson (According to Film Music Reporter)
Cast:
- Pedro Pascal as The Mandalorian
- Sigourney Weaver in an unnamed role.
- Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt.
- Jonny Coyne as Imperial Warlord.
GettyWhen & Where Was ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Filmed?
According to IMDB, ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ was filmed in various locations in Los Angeles, California. The MBS Media Campus in Manhattan Beach, California, was also a filming location.
IMDB lists January 9th, 2024, as the beginning of pre-production, June 17, 2024, as the beginning of filming, and March 26, 2025, as the beginning of post-production.
What is the Plot? Themes?
When it comes to what the film is about, Jon Favreau spoke about how parenting is a big theme.
“Even though [Star Wars] is otherworldly, it should be very relatable on the human level,” Favreau reavealed in an interview at Star Wars Celebration 2025, via Screenrant. “And that parent-child relationship is something that I really feel, at this stage of my life, speaks to me. As Star Wars fans who are my age, who grew up with the original films, grow up and have kids of their own, I think it’s nice that there’s a hero that is going through what they’re going through.”
“Just like when they were young, they [could] relate to Luke Skywalker, now they can relate to Mando.”
Here is the plot synopsis according to the media release on the Star Wars website:
“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 (as himself).
This clan of two is ready for the fight! A brand-new Razor Crest has landed in our first look at the highly-anticipated next chapter in the Mandalorian’s story, alongside glimpses of Din Djarin and Grogu on their next adventure!”
Are you excited for the new Star Wars movie?