Summary
Star Warstook the opportunity at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to provide audiences with their very first look atThe Mandalorian & Grogu, and the exclusive footage contains some incredibly exciting reveals. ThoughStar Wars’next movie doesn’t release until August 05, 2025, and filming began just a few short weeks ago,Star Warswanted to take the opportunity to share what they’re working on with their audience. The sizzle reel was shown exclusively to those present at the Disney Entertainment Showcase, but its description promises a big-scale adventure suitable for bothStar WarsandThe Mandalorianenthusiasts.
The Mandalorian & Groguwill pick up whereThe Mandalorianseason 3’s endingleft off, withDin Djarin(Pedro Pascal) takingGroguon his Mandalorian apprentice journeys by striking a deal with theNew Republic’s Carson Teva to pursue Imperial Remnant targets. This premise is already promising for those who have been wanting to see more of whatThe Mandalorianseasons 1 and 2 covered, in terms of Din and Grogu’s thrilling fights and adventures. One of these adventures is previewed in this brand-new footage, which is packed full of these 8 majorStar Warsreveals.
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8The Movie Will Focus On Din Djarin & Grogu Bounty Hunting
The Mandalorian & Grogu is Officially Returning to The Mandalorian’s Roots
One thingThe Mandalorian & Grogu’s new footage makes clear is that Din has returned to his bounty hunting roots, and this time, Grogu is truly joining him in these risky jobs. The sizzle reel confirms this not only in the brief adventure it shows, but also in its opening montage, which features clips and dialogue from previous seasons ofThe Mandalorian. One of the dialogue voiceovers is fromThe Mandalorianseason 3 finale, whenDin tells Captain Teva that he’s “a bounty hunter by trade"and will be more “more selective in my assignments” because of Grogu.
This emphasis the montage has placed on bounty hunting, along with the overall adventure that’s shown later on in the footage, is highly significant. If there was any doubt thatThe Mandalorian & Groguwould focus on anything other than Din and Grogu going after Imperial targets, thenStar Warshas certainly doubled down on what audiences can expect. This is a very good thing for those who thoroughly enjoyedThe Mandalorianseasons 1 and 2, as the movie already seems to be aiming for the familiarity of those early adventures.
7The Mandalorian & Grogu Logo Has Gotten An Interesting Change
The Movie’s Title Also Seems to Have Gotten a Subtle Change
At the end of the movie footage,The Mandalorian & Grogushared the first look at the movie’s logo, which has been a long time coming ever since the movie’s initial announcement. Interestingly, however, the logo shown in this footage doesn’t exactly match up with what was first established with bothThe MandalorianTV show itself and the movie’s announcement.The Mandalorian & Grogu, as it’s spelled here,originally made use of an ampersand (&), but the logo in the footage uses the actual word “and” instead.
That’s not the only thing that’s different from the logos ofThe Mandalorianpast. One consistent design element that’s been present for each season ofThe Mandalorianis a silhouette of Din, and later on Grogu, in the second “A” of the show’s title. This was usually accompanied by some kind of background, beginning with Arvala-7’s desolate horizon before being switched with dusky clouds for seasons 2 and 3. This logo, however, places Din and Grogu in the “O”, and is a fully blacked out letter rather than an artistic silhouette. It makes the movie’s logo unique, yet familiar.
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6Din Djarin & Grogu Will Be Working More As A Team
As Din Djarin’s Apprentice, Grogu is More Active in Their Jobs
The Mandalorianseason 3 saw Grogu working to prove himself and his ability to keep both himself and those around him safe, particularly Din Djarin, which led to Mando advocating for Grogu to become his Mandalorian apprentice. Now thatthe Armorerhas relented,Grogu is even more of an equal in Din’s eyes, and this footage proves it. No longer will these jobs be mostly Din’s own work while he simultaneously focuses on keeping Grogu safe. Rather, the two of them will be working together to complete whatever jobs and missions they set out on.
This is exactly what’s seen during their job inThe Mandalorian & Grogu’s new footage. Din and Grogu appear to be in an Imperial base of some kind, and at some point, they split up while inside. Din walks through the base on his own, taking down stormtroopers and other Imperial personnel. It looks as if Grogu is crawling through the base’s ventilation while Din does that, likely on his way to assist Din by using whatever’s strapped to him.This separation displays the new trust between them, and the teamwork they’re now using to their advantage.
5Nevarro Will Still Be A Part Of The Mandalorian Movie
The Anzellans' Brief Appearance Proves This
Nevarro has become the home base ofThe Mandalorianin many ways, mostly thanks to Greef Karga. After Carl Weathers' tragic passing this past February, however, viewers were uncertain as to what exactly this movie and other futureThe Mandalorianproperties would do. The planet is very important to Din and Grogu, seeing as much of their season 1 story takes place there and they now have a home on-world, andThe Mandalorian & Groguhas now proven that Nevarro will continue to have this role going forward.
The Anzellans, who were first seen inThe Mandalorianseason 3 as Nevarro’s droidsmiths, appear in the final scene of this sizzle reel. Two of them are seen inside some kind of small, enclosed space with Grogu, with all three of them being squished together. Though it’s meant to be a comically adorable moment, it’s also a clear sign that Nevarro will still be a part ofThe Mandalorian & Grogu.This more than likely also means that a tribute to Greef Karga and Carl Weathers will indeed be made in this movie, which is certainly the right move.
4One Mission Will Take Place On A Snow Planet (With Snow Troopers)
Could This Planet Be Hoth?
The setting of the mission inThe Mandalorian & Grogu’s footage is a snow planet, one that’s highly reminiscent of Hoth. While Hoth isn’t the only snow planet in theStar Warsgalaxy, there’s still a high chance this could be the famous planet fromThe Empire Strikes Back, as it’s yet to reappear in live-action ever since 1980. The appearance of snow troopers seems to confirm thatthe entire mission covered in this sizzle reel all takes place on the snow planet, and it could very well be the movie’s first adventure - which certainly sets an action-packed tone.
Snow planets have been visited before inThe Mandalorian, with the series' very first scene taking place on the icy planet Pagodon andThe Mandalorianseason 2, episode 2 taking place mostly on the frozen world of Maldo Kreis. Alzoc III has also been referenced inThe Mandalorianseason 1 in relation to Din Djarin’s past, which is described as yet another frozen world. It could very well be thatThe Mandalorian & Groguis taking viewers to this planet for the first time in live-action. Either way, the snow will provide an epic setting for this adventure.
3AT-ATs Are Coming Back To The Big Screen
These Famous Imperial Vessels are Making a Comeback
AT-ATs are one ofStar Wars’most recognizable elements when it comes to the Empire, and now,Star Warsis finally bringing them back. After making their first debut inThe Empire Strikes Back, AT-ATs briefly appeared inReturn of the Jedi, with a similar model, AT-ACTs, appearing inRogue One: A Star Wars Story. Now, 44 years after their first appearance in theStar Warsgalaxy, audiences can expect to see AT-ATs return to the big screen once again inThe Mandalorian & Grogu.
On the snow planet, viewers are taken outdoors with Din Djarin and Grogu as the former steers the two of them on top of an Imperial walker. As Din manages to slide them down the slope of a snowy hill, they make a full approach towards two AT-ATs, which rain down blaster fire upon them as they get closer.The inclusion of AT-ATs proves how much larger the scale ofThe Mandalorian & Groguwill be compared to the TV show, seeing as an AT-ST - the smaller walker model - served as a big threat back inThe Mandalorianseason 1.
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2Star Wars Rebels Hero Zeb Orrelios Will Be Back
He Previously Made a Brief Cameo in The Mandalorian Season 3
One of the two biggest surprises inThe Mandalorian & Grogu’s footage is the return ofZeb Orrelios, one ofStar Wars Rebels’beloved heroes. Zeb previously made his first live-action appearance inThe Mandalorianseason 3, where he was seen in the Adelphi base with Captain Teva. Despite not appearing inAhsokaseason 1, it was revealed by Sabine Wren - anotherStar Wars Rebelshero - that Zeb now helps to train new recruits for the New Republic, which now seems like the setup this movie needed to fold Zeb into the action.
Zeb is seen with Din Djarin and Grogu, which is thrilling enough on its own, considering the two didn’t interact when Zeb made his cameo inThe Mandalorian. It appears as if he’s dropping them off for a mission, presumably the one that the rest of the footage portrays, as he utters “Good luck” to the two of them.Seeing as Din and Grogu are technically new recruits of the New Republic, it would make sense for Captain Teva to ask for Zeb to “train” them, which means this could be the first of many Zeb appearances in this movie.
1The Razor Crest Has Returned
Din Djarin’s Faithful Vessel is Coming Back
Easily the biggest reveal in this footage fromThe Mandalorian & Groguis the return of theRazor Crest. Moff Gideon famously destroyed theCrestback inThe Mandalorianseason 2, leaving Din without a way off of Tython once Gideon had captured Grogu. Din was insistent on getting anotherRazor Crestuntil Peli Motto convinced him to modify anN-1 starfighterwith her, and though the ship has served him well, it’s certainly not suitable for the type of bounty hunting work Din is now doing for the New Republic. This is where theRazor Crest’s return comes in.
While some remain cautious about this decision, it will ultimately set The Mandalorian & Grogu up for success, as it further symbolizes this story returning to its roots.
Seeing as the originalRazor Crestwas turned to dust,this is more than likely anotherRazor Crestthat the New Republic has in their fleet. It could even be Zeb’s own vessel, considering the Lasat is the one sitting in the pilot’s seat during his brief appearance. What’s implied, however, is that this will end up being Din’s replacementCrest, something that’s been 4 years in the making. While some remain cautious about this decision, it will ultimately setThe Mandalorian & Groguup for success, as it further symbolizes this story returning to its roots.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Cast
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian.
