Phil Roberts 
Exciting news about The Mandalorian and Grogu! Find out about the recent developments, including the completion of principal photography and the release date of this epic Star Wars movie.
It’s been a whirlwind few days in the galaxy far, far away. News has just dropped that Steven Knight has stepped down as the writer for Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars: New Jedi Order movie. On top of that, we’ve learned that principal photography for Jon Favreau’s THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU has officially wrapped up. According to Screenrant, production on the next Star Wars big-screen adventure went smoothly, and the film is on target to release on 22nd May 2026.
The film is being brought to the screen by the visionary duo of Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni.
The Mandalorian & Grogu, the next Star Wars movie, has wrapped filming and is on track for a May 2026 release. Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and his delightful ward brought Star Wars to Disney+ back in 2019, and the duo is leading the charge back to theaters with The Mandalorian & Grogu. Production on Star Wars’ next movie officially began in July this year, with relatively few leaks or set photos due to use of the Volume.
The latest report from Puck News reveals that production of The Mandalorian & Grogu has wrapped. It means the movie is on track for a release date of May 22, 2026, given this is plenty of time for post-production. Filming has evidently run smoothly, with no issues, a testament to director Jon Favreau’s skill.
THIS IS THE WAY!
Details about the film’s plot remain scarce. However, the recent presentation at the D23 Expo provided us with our best glimpse yet. The showcased footage, which hasn’t been made public yet, highlighted a stunning assortment of Star Wars elements. The teaser revealed the revamped Razor Crest piloted by Zeb from Star Wars Rebels and a sneak peek of an icy planet, likely Hoth. This was followed by an astounding reveal of an Imperial Ice Base bustling with Imperial Snow Troopers.
Get ready for the thrilling climax: Din Djarin is set to ride a Clone Wars-era AT-RT down a snow-covered mountain, charging headfirst into battle against a squad of Imperial AT-AT Walkers. This film promises to be an epic spectacle, without a doubt.
RELEASE
As noted earlier, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU is now officially scheduled for a theatrical release on May 22nd, 2026. But this is Star Wars, and the Force moves in mysterious ways. So, at this point, anything is subject to change. But you can bet your bottom dollar that the Future of the Force will be all over the latest news as it drops. So be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and never miss a story. In the meantime, you can enjoy Din Djarin’s small screen of adventures on Disney Plus right now.
This is the way!
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Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
