Star Wars debuted the first-ever trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu at D23, offering fans a first look at the bounty hunter and son on the big screen, along with AT-ATs, snow, and a certain cameo.
Directed by Jon Favreau and co-written with Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm's first film since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker began filming in July and is slated to release in May 2026.
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What Star Wars Revealed in The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer
The first official trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu kicked off with iconic scenes from The Mandalorian on Disney+, such as the reveal of Grogu in his pram and Mando's first encounter with the child.
But after hearing Mando in a voiceover say, "We’re bounty hunters by trade, now that he’s with me, I’ll be selective about my assignments," new action-packed footage from the film took over the screen.
After Mando interrupts a meeting with his signature gunslinging swagger, the trailer switches to quick shots of what appears to be The Empire Strikes Back-esque Snow Troopers, followed by the reveal of live-action Zeb from Star War Rebels.
Zeb is piloting a ship and wearing the same New Republic attire he was last seen sporting in Chapter 21 of The Mandalorian.
He tells Mando and Grogu, "Good luck."
After another visual of Mando strutting down a hallway, the trailer shows Grogu crawling through a small shaft, doing his best Die Hard impression.
This is followed by a lengthy action sequence where Mando and Grogu are riding on an AT-ST down rocky, snow-covered terrain (Hoth?) and then sliding to a stop underneath AT-ATs.
After the trailer cuts to black and the film's title card is revealed, Star Wars tucked in an adorable stinger of Grogu and two Anzellans (aka Babu Frik's species) in a tight space.
What Happened to The Mandalorian Season 4?
After years of Lucasfilm announcing, cancelling, or Jedi mind tricking audiences about its theatrical slate, fans now know The Mandalorian and Grogu exists.
Whether the same can be said for The Mandalorian Season 4 is still unknown.
The original plan was for Season 4 of The Mandalorian to begin production in late 2023 with Jon Favreau having completed the script during Season 3's post-production.
But after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Favreau and Star Wars announced a theatrical film starring the duo without confirming whether Season 4 will precede the movie or has been scrapped altogether.
Since The Mandalorian and Grogu footage never alluded to Season 4 events and filming is already underway, the likelihood of a fourth Disney+ season seems slim.
But that may be for the best given Season 3's lackluster reception and the jump to the big screen will surely breathe new life into the franchise and its budget.
In fact, the trailer already served as a sort of palate cleanser for Mando fans thanks to well-timed explosions and original trilogy inspirations, coupled with shots of a Din Djarin at his coolest and Grogu at his cutest.
Star Wars fans should expect to see and hear more about The Mandalorian and Grogu in the coming weeks, especially now that filming is underway.
The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters on May 2026.
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