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Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' fails to revive franchise

other · 2026-05-19

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

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