Image via LucasfilmPublished Feb 17, 2026, 9:23 AM EST
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Disney+ has now been around for seven years since its launch in 2019, and its library of original content has grown year after year. However, the show that started it all was The Mandalorian, which stars Pedro Pascal as the titular bounty hunter, Din Djarin. Set after the events of Return of the Jedi but before the events of The Force Awakens, The Mandalorian tells a more contained story that expanded over three seasons. Other stars like Jack Black also joined the cast as the story of Din Djarin bled into other shows like The Book of Boba Fett. The Mandalorian also helped launch other projects like Ahsoka, which aired its first season back in 2023 and is expected to return to streaming before the end of this year.
Star Wars fans were stunned a few years ago when it was announced that the story of The Mandalorian would continue, but not with a fourth season. Lucasfilm was transitioning to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu, the franchise’s first feature film since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. The film is dated for release on May 22, and marketing is now in full swing. After a controversial Super Bowl teaser narrated by Landman’s Sam Elliott, Star Wars has released what may yet be the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Not only does it showcase some of the film’s breathtaking action and cinematography, but it also sees Pedro Pascal finally take off the helmet and showcase the face underneath the mask. Things are taking off quickly for The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of its May launch date.
Star Wars Has Another Movie Coming in 2027
Star Wars is not-so-quietly making its return to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu in a few months, but there is also another movie coming out next year that has all the potential to be great. Almost exactly one year after The Mandalorian and Grogu, Lucasfilm will take flight once more with Starfighter, the new Star Wars story starring Ryan Gosling. Shawn Levy, who most recently directed Deadpool & Wolverine, has been tapped to direct Starfighter with a script from Jonathan Tropper. In addition to Gosling in the lead role, Starfighter also stars Amy Adams, Mia Goth, and Matt Smith.
Check out the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu above and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the film.
Release Date May 22, 2026
Sequel(s) Dave Filoni's Untitled Mandalorian Movie
Franchise(s) Star Wars







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