Despite its status as a cultural phenomenon, anticipation for the next installment of the Mandalorian saga has been tepid. After three seasons on Disney+, Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young ward Grogu are moving to the big screen to co-star in the first Star Wars film since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, appropriately titled The Mandalorian and Grogu. With Jon Favreau set to direct, Dave Filoni executive producing, and sci-fi legends like Sigourney Weaver rounding out the cast, the team behind the project looks strong on paper, yet there’s a sense of apprehension surrounding it.
