Overview
- The film reaches theaters on Friday, May 22, 2026, bringing Din Djarin and Grogu from the Disney+ series to the big screen.
- Director Jon Favreau says Grogu is evolving toward a blend of Jedi training and Mandalorian identity, setting up long-term storytelling.
- Key puppeteer Mike Manzel explains that Grogu is performed by five primary operators using rod puppetry and remote animatronics.
- The team built stunt and water-tight versions for challenging scenes, including a swim sequence, with ILM adding CGI only when needed.
- Disneyland promoted the release with a Galaxy’s Edge visit by Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, and Dave Filoni, and Smugglers Run adds a new mission on May 22.