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The clock above counts down to The Mandalorian & Grogu on May 22, 2026, Lucasfilm and Disney's first Star Wars theatrical release since The Rise of Skywalker, opening in cinemas worldwide.
The Mandalorian & Grogu is the first Star Wars feature film since 2019 and the first that began life as a continuation of a Disney+ live-action series. Jon Favreau directs the project from his own screenplay, with Dave Filoni and Kathleen Kennedy producing. Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin alongside Grogu, picking up after the events of The Mandalorian Season 3 and The Book of Boba Fett.
Lucasfilm has positioned the film as a soft reset for the Star Wars theatrical model, leaning into the proven appeal of Mando and Grogu's father-son dynamic rather than relaunching the Skywalker saga. Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, and Jonny Coyne are confirmed in supporting roles, and the production was filmed largely on Industrial Light & Magic's StageCraft volumes in California.
Per Lucasfilm announcements, the story sees Din Djarin and Grogu thrust into a mission of consequence to the New Republic, with Sigourney Weaver reportedly playing a high-ranking Republic officer. Expect a tone that bridges the western-inflected Mandalorian series with a larger theatrical scope, including original creatures from Phil Tippett and Legacy Effects. Industry coverage has emphasized that this is a self-contained adventure rather than a setup for another trilogy, though the door is open for follow-ups.
The Mandalorian & Grogu opens in cinemas worldwide on May 22, 2026 in standard, IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, 4DX, and premium large-format presentations through Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ streaming follows roughly 90 to 120 days after theatrical, in line with recent Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios windows.
For other 2026 tentpoles, see the Avengers: Doomsday countdown the same month, the Toy Story 5 countdown in June, and the Supergirl countdown for the DCU's summer release. Star Wars fans on Disney+ should also follow the Ahsoka Season 2 countdown.
When does The Mandalorian & Grogu release? May 22, 2026 in cinemas worldwide. Where can I watch The Mandalorian & Grogu? Exclusively in theaters first; expect a Disney+ release in late summer 2026. Is The Mandalorian & Grogu confirmed? Yes. Filming has wrapped and the date is locked. Is this a Mandalorian Season 4 replacement? No. The film is its own continuation, with The Mandalorian Season 4 reportedly tracking for late 2026 on Disney+.
