Overview
- Pedro Pascal and director Jon Favreau made a surprise appearance at CCXP Mexico on Sunday in Mexico City, screened the film’s opening footage for fans, and Pascal fought back tears while recalling his childhood trips to the theater.
- Favreau said Grogu has "leveled up" into a Mandalorian apprentice who trained with Luke Skywalker, shifting the story from constant rescues to a partnership where Grogu begins to use his own abilities.
- The film is set to return Star Wars to theaters for the first time since 2019 with a May 22 release, including IMAX presentations and a push to feel like a true entry point for newcomers.
- Favreau noted the team had roughly three years to prepare the movie, which let them expand the scale with built sets, miniatures, stop‑motion sequences, and higher‑end CGI tailored for the big screen.
- The story takes place in the New Republic era as Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu help confront scattered Imperial warlords, with Pedro Pascal starring alongside Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White under producers Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce.