Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters May 20, Lucasfilm's first film in 7 years
Lucasfilm's new production 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' will be released in theaters on May 20. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White, with music by Ludwig Göransson. It marks the return of the Star Wars universe to cinema after a seven-year hiatus. The story follows Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu as they protect the New Republic from scattered Imperial warlords. The film is shot in IMAX format. To celebrate the release, a pop-up Star Wars Store by King Jouet opens April 30 in Paris at 43ter rue Étienne Marcel, offering exclusive toys, fashion, and beauty products. On May 4, the first customers get access to a special event at the Grand Rex on May 5 with the film's team, where the first minutes of the movie will be screened. Additionally, a tour of cine-concerts for 'Star Wars: A New Hope' will begin in 2027, featuring the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra conducted by Jordan Gudefin, with 12 dates across France, Brussels, and Monaco.
Key facts
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu releases May 20 in theaters.
- Directed by Jon Favreau, starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White.
- Music by Ludwig Göransson; produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, Ian Bryce.
- First Star Wars theatrical film in 7 years.
- Pop-up Star Wars Store by King Jouet opens April 30 in Paris (43ter rue Étienne Marcel, 1st arrondissement).
- Store features exclusive toys, fashion, beauty products, and immersive spaces.
- May 4: first customers get access to May 5 event at Grand Rex with film team, screening first minutes.
- Cine-concert tour for Star Wars: A New Hope in 2027, Sinfonia Pop Orchestra conducted by Jordan Gudefin, 12 dates in France, Brussels, Monaco.
Entities
Artists
- Jon Favreau
- Pedro Pascal
- Sigourney Weaver
- Jeremy Allen White
- Ludwig Göransson
- Kathleen Kennedy
- Dave Filoni
- Ian Bryce
- Jordan Gudefin
- George Lucas
Institutions
- Lucasfilm
- The Walt Disney Company
- King Jouet
- Grand Rex
- Sinfonia Pop Orchestra
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Lille
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Caen
- Nantes
- Rennes
- Amnéville
- Strasbourg
- Montpellier
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Monaco