Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' fails to revive franchise
Jon Favreau's 'The Mandalorian & Grogu,' a feature film derived from the series that popularized Pedro Pascal and Baby Yoda, appears unlikely to revitalize George Lucas's iconic saga. The film follows a pursuit of a Hutt through interstellar space. Released on May 19, 2026, the movie is the latest Star Wars long-form production.
Key facts
- Film directed by Jon Favreau
- Based on The Mandalorian series
- Features Pedro Pascal and Baby Yoda
- Plot involves chasing a Hutt in space
- Released May 19, 2026
- Part of Star Wars franchise by George Lucas
- Reported by Le Monde
- Film deemed unlikely to revive saga
Entities
Artists
- Jon Favreau
- Pedro Pascal
- George Lucas
- Kathleen Kennedy
Institutions
- Le Monde
- Disney
- Lucasfilm