We finally got a good look at the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu film with the official trailer dropping today. And let me tell you, it is absolutely packed with goodies!
The trailer opens with breathtaking shots of X-Wings descending through a sunset, and it immediately shifts into scenes that remind viewers of the unmatched, almost banter-like chemistry between our two leads. For me, it captures that specific magic reminiscent of the first couple of seasons of the show.
It is wild to think about how much has changed since the series first debuted on Disney+. Back then, the father-child relationship between Din and Grogu wasn’t something I could personally relate to. But in the years since this journey began, I have welcomed not just one, but two children of my own. Now, when I watch Din Djarin navigate Grogu’s curiosity and occasional “attitude,” I finally know exactly what he’s going through!
Now, lets get into some of the cool stuff in the trailer.
The trailer is a treasure trove of familiar faces and voices. We get an appearance by Zeb Orrelios from Star Wars Rebels, who seems as charmed by Grogu as the rest of us. The legendary Sigourney Weaver makes an appearance, and though we only see them briefly, Jeremy Allen White provides the voice for one of the Hutts as Din Djarin stands before him helmet-less. We are even blessed by a voice over from the great Martin Scorsese!
We are also fortunate to encounter numerous world-building elements, including an abundance of captivating classic Star Wars looking creatures, a close-up of a few Rodians, and plenty of background characters that contribute to the authentic Star Wars atmosphere of each scene.
While the trailer is quite vague about the specific plot points, it provides us with just enough information to suggest that it will adhere to the same storytelling structure as the TV show, a space western. However, this time, it will be presented as a large-scale, high-budget cinematic experience. Regardless, I am a big fan of westerns, which is one of the reasons why I enjoyed the TV shows in the first place. So, I am optimistic that this movie will be great in terms of its plot.
The Mandalorian and Grogu appears to be shaping up to be a remarkable cinematic event in 2026, marking the commencement of the Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan era in a spectacular manner, even though we technically could consider this the Kathleen Kennedy send off because most of this filmed happened under her reign. Why not both!
What did you think of the trailer? Let me know in the comments!