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Jacob Krol

'We have to up our game' — Jon Favreau on taking The Mandalorian to the big screen

The Mandalorian in full armour including a helmet, with Grogu, a green alien with elf-like ears sitting beside him.

We’re less than 100 days away from Star Wars’ return to the big screen. And when The Mandalorian & Grogu hits theaters on May 22, 2026, it won’t just mark another chapter for the franchise – it will be the first time the iconic Clan of Two makes the leap from streaming to cinema.

The Mandalorian was a launch title for Disney+ and quickly became a global sensation. Din Djarin and Grogu (formerly “Baby Yoda”) are now among the most recognizable characters in Star Wars. But moving from the living room to the multiplex is no small jump, and director Jon Favreau knows it.

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