‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sets Disney+ Release Date in September
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "The Mandalorian and Grogu," directed by Jon Favreau, will be available on Disney+ starting September 2 after grossing $345 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing live-action Star Wars film to date.
- The movie follows bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu as they assist the New Republic in rescuing Jabba the Hutt’s heir, featuring a cast that includes Sigourney Weaver and Martin Scorsese.
- The film is set after "The Mandalorian" Season 3 and "Ahsoka" Season 1 and had a production budget of $165 million, earning $102 million during its Memorial Day weekend opening.
- Jon Favreau co-wrote the film with Dave Filoni, who was recently promoted to president of Lucasfilm, and the physical portrayal of Mando was performed by stunt actors Lateef Crowder and Brendan Wayne.
- This is the first Star Wars movie since 2019’s "The Rise of Skywalker," with the next installment, "Star Wars: Starfighter," scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy.
