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Pedro Pascal leads 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' as Star Wars returns to theaters

other · 2026-05-20

Pedro Pascal stars in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu', the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019's 'Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker', which underperformed. The film adapts the Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian' for the big screen. Pascal, who gained fame from 'Game of Thrones', appears unmasked for only about ten minutes of the movie, spending most of it in a metal helmet and armor. The project aims to revive the franchise's box office fortunes after a long absence.

Key facts

  • Pedro Pascal stars in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
  • The film is the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019
  • Pascal appears unmasked for only about ten minutes
  • The movie adapts the Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian'
  • The franchise aims to recover from the underperformance of 'Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker'
  • Pascal gained fame from 'Game of Thrones'
  • The film is a new bet for Star Wars on the big screen
  • The character wears a metal helmet and armor for most of the film

Entities

Artists

  • Pedro Pascal

Institutions

  • Disney+
  • Star Wars

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