‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer: ‘Star Wars’ Returns to the Big Screen With Pedro Pascal Starrer Directed by Jon Favreau (Watch Video)

The official full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu dropped on Tuesday night, marking the franchise's high-profile leap from streaming to the big screen. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film will release exclusively in theatres and IMAX on May 22, 2026, expanding the beloved Disney+ series into a theatrical epic. Macaulay Culkin Pays Tribute to Catherine O'Hara, Says 'Mama, I Thought We Had Time'; Meryl Streep, Pedro Pascal Remember Actress.

Set after the events of season 3, the story follows Din Djarin and Grogu as the fledgling New Republic recruits them to hunt down Imperial warlords and war criminals scattered across the galaxy. The official logline states, "The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu," as quoted by Variety.

Watch the Trailer of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’:

One of the trailer's biggest reveals is Pedro Pascal appearing unmasked in multiple scenes. In one tense moment, Din Djarin stands exposed before a villain; in another, he confronts a towering monster without his helmet.

The emotional core of the trailer centres on Din reflecting on his mortality, acknowledging that Grogu will live for centuries after he is gone, underscoring his role as adoptive father and mentor. Among the new additions, Sigourney Weaver debuts as Colonel Ward, a New Republic officer who asserts, "This isn't about revenge, it's about preventing another war."

Jeremy Allen White voices Rotta the Hutt, Jabba's son, who is shown battling Mando in a colosseum-style arena. Jonny Coyne plays an Imperial warlord, as reported by Variety. The trailer also teases fan-favourite Zeb Orrelios serving as a New Republic pilot and features a surprise voice cameo by Martin Scorsese as a four-armed Ardennian food vendor who provides Mando with key information.

Visually, the film showcases the return of the ST-70 Gunship (Razor Crest class) as the duo's primary ride, alongside a host of new and familiar creatures, including a "Baby Greedo" and the mischievous Anzellans. According to Variety, the Mandalorian series is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire in 'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,' following a lone Mandalorian navigating a lawless galaxy and forming an unlikely bond with Grogu. From Obi-Wan Kenobi to The Mandalorian, Ranking All 6 Star Wars Disney+ Series as Ewan McGregor's Show Comes to An End.

Favreau produces the film alongside Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm CCO Dave Filoni. "I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting," Favreau said when the project was first announced, as quoted by Variety.