Bounty hunters have always been baked into the fabric of Star Wars, but it took The Mandalorian to put a spotlight on the seedy profession. Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) proved that a Star Wars story could revolve around a criminal with a heart of gold, and the series also served as a great platform for bounty hunters introduced in past projects. Slowly but surely, The Mandalorian and its spin-offs became a love letter to animated shows like The Clones Wars and Rebels, reintroducing minor characters into live-action and giving them a new lease on life. Bo-Katan Kryze became a major player in The Mandalorian’s third season, the infamous bounty hunter Cad Bane was an antagonist in The Book of Boba Fett, and that cycle is set to continue as Din Djarin and his young companion, Grogu, take their adventures to the big screen.
The Mandalorian may not be getting a fourth season just yet, but creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are spearheading The Mandalorian & Grogu, a film that could bring the title characters to a new corner of the galaxy. Though its May 2026 release date is coming closer, its plot remains a total mystery. Other than the return of minor Clone Wars character Rotta the Hutt, Lucasfilm seems keen to keep details under wraps. That said, a new rumor could finally shed some light on the film’s latest addition, and true to form, it’ll involve another Clone Wars alum.
