‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sets May 2026 Release, Reportedly Skipping Cannes Debut

Lucasfilm shifts its strategy by positioning the streaming-born heroes in a standalone theatrical story.

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The film is scheduled to open in theaters on May 22, 2026, marking Star Wars’ return to cinemas after a multi-year hiatus.
Industry reports from Deadline and The Direct indicate the movie is unlikely to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, pointing to a conventional global rollout.
Jon Favreau says scripts for Season 4 exist but confirms the movie is a separate cinematic project rather than an extended episode.
A UK Odeon listing pegs the runtime at about 2 hours and 20 minutes, a figure that remains reported but not officially confirmed.
The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin with Grogu realized through practical effects, plus Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, and Jonny Coyne, as Lucasfilm reassesses other New Republic-era plans and Temuera Morrison says Boba Fett is on hold.