The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer signals new Star Wars film in theaters May 2026
Sigourney Weaver and Rotta the Hutt join Din Djarin and Grogu in a star-studded theater release directed by Jon Favreau, due May 22, 2026
Star Wars fans will once again see its stories unfold on the big screen, as a new feature featuring Din Djarin and Grogu is slated for a spring 2026 theatrical rollout. A trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu indicates the Galaxy Far, Far Away is returning to theaters with a mix of familiar and fresh faces as the New Republic contends with remnants of the Empire.
The film, directed by Jon Favreau, reunites Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin and introduces Grogu in a central role beyond the Disney+ series. Jeremy Allen White, best known for his work on The Bear, joins the cast and voices Rotta the Hutt, the son of Jabba the Hutt. Sigourney Weaver also appears in the film, marking another high-profile addition to a project that expands the live-action Star Wars universe. Jonny Coyne is set to reprise his Imperial Warlord character from a Mandalorian Season 3 episode. The project stands as the next major Star Wars theatrical endeavor since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, and it carries the weight of returning a feature film to theaters after more than a decade of primarily streaming-focused installments.
The new movie is positioned within a post-Empire landscape, where the fall of Imperial forces gives way to scattered warlords and a fragile New Republic effort to defend the Rebellion’s gains. The official synopsis describes Din Djarin as an enduring bounty hunter guiding Grogu as they work with the Republic to stabilize the galaxy, even as old enemies reemerge and new alliances form. The film’s release date is set for May 22, 2026, signaling a spring premiere that will likely set the tone for a broader return of big-screen Star Wars storytelling in the coming months.
Beyond the cast and release window, the trailer underscores Favreau’s continued role as a central architect of the Star Wars live-action world, linking series storytelling to a cinematic scale. The collaboration draws on Favreau’s experience helming The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew, as well as his ongoing involvement in the broader Star Wars creative pipeline. The film’s arrival will come during a period of renewed attention to Star Wars films after years of streaming-first narratives, and industry watchers will be watching closely to gauge how this theatrical project fits into Lucasfilm’s broader strategy for future cinema releases.