Overview
- The California Film Commission records, reported via Collider, list the film’s production cost at $166.4 million, the lowest for a Disney‑era theatrical Star Wars release.
- Disney’s 36‑second Super Bowl spot drew criticism for offering tone over plot, and the studio said the choice aimed to spotlight Grogu’s broad appeal rather than reveal story details.
- ComicBook.com detailed three official tie‑ins: The Mandalorian Visual Guide (May 19), The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu (November 3), and The Mandalorian Cookbook (October 27).
- Coverage indicates Lucasfilm under Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan is treating the movie as a test case for future theatrical plans tied to the Mando timeline.
- Reporting describes a smooth June–December 2024 shoot that leaned on ILM’s StageCraft, with the film set to be the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019 on May 22, 2026.