Mandalorian and Grogu trailer: release date, cast, first look

TL;DR:

First teaser dropped on September 22, 2025.
The film hits theaters on May 22, 2026.
Pedro Pascal returns with Grogu.
New faces include Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.
Tone blends classic Star Wars action with series warmth.

Star Wars is heading back to theaters. Lucasfilm released the first teaser for The Mandalorian and Grogu on September 22, 2025, giving fans a quick look at Din Djarin and Grogu on a larger canvas.

What happened

The teaser confirms a theatrical return for the duo, with quick cuts of speeder chases, towering walkers, and Grogu using the Force in small but clever ways. The footage lands the feel of the original trilogy with the heart of the Disney Plus series.

Disney set the film’s U.S. release for May 22, 2026. That puts it as the first Star Wars movie in theaters since 2019.

Who is involved

Jon Favreau directs and co-writes with Dave Filoni. Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin. The cast adds Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. Reporting also notes White plays Rotta the Hutt, the son of Jabba.

Ludwig Göransson is back to score the film, keeping musical continuity with the show.

When and where it fits

The story sits after the fall of the Empire, during New Republic efforts to keep order. That matches the show’s timeline and lets the film pull in familiar factions, planets, and tech.

What the trailer hints at

Scale. Big frames and heavy hardware point to set pieces designed for a theater screen.

Found family. Shots center on the “clan of two.” Expect quieter beats between bursts of action.

Underworld ties. With Rotta the Hutt in the mix, crime families may drive parts of the plot. That opens doors to new turf wars and old grudges.

Key dates

Trailer release: September 22, 2025.
Theatrical release: May 22, 2026.

Background you need

The Mandalorian was planned for a fourth season, then shifted toward a feature during the 2023 labor stoppages. Filming ran in California in 2024. A teaser was promised at major fan events through 2024 and 2025, leading to this public drop.

How it affects fans

If you followed the show, you can walk into the film ready to go. If you are new, the trailer signals a clean entry point with a simple core bond and classic adventure tone. Early press frames the film as a family friendly ride with broad appeal.

Quick facts table

Item	Detail
Title	The Mandalorian and Grogu
Director	Jon Favreau
Writers	Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni
Lead cast	Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White
Composer	Ludwig Göransson
U.S. release	May 22, 2026

Sources for table entries: StarWars.com announcement, coverage from major outlets, and current film page summaries.

What happens next

Expect a full trailer closer to holiday 2025 or early 2026, more character reveals, and tie-in merch beats. Watch for rating, runtime, and IMAX availability in early 2026, plus any cross-promotions on Disney Plus. These rollouts match Disney’s usual window for tentpoles. This timing is an informed forecast based on prior Star Wars campaigns.

Why it matters

This is Star Wars’ first film release since 2019. The brand needs a confident return to cinemas. A fan favorite duo, a clear release date, and a steady creative team are strong signals.