Lucasfilm Reassesses Film Plans as The Mandalorian and Grogu Becomes Theatrical Test

Overview

• The Mandalorian and Grogu is slated for a Memorial Day 2026 theatrical debut and is being treated as a box-office trial for a Disney+–origin story.
• Reports suggest the Heir to the Empire crossover, once envisioned as a major film, may be reworked into a limited Disney+ series if confidence in a theatrical payoff wanes.
• Coverage indicates the crossover has been deprioritized internally, though Disney and Lucasfilm have not issued official confirmation of any changes.
• Dave Filoni now oversees creative direction as president and chief creative officer, with his long-form storytelling background seen as shaping current priorities.
• Other projects, including Shawn Levy’s Starfighter (targeted for 2027) and a possible Simon Kinberg trilogy, are cited as potential theatrical focal points if Mando-era films are scaled back.