What is The Mandalorian and Grogu bringing to the big screen in 2026?

The answer

The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau and releasing in 2026, brings Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and the beloved Grogu (Baby Yoda) from Disney+ to the big screen - marking the first theatrical Star Wars film since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. The jump from streaming to cinema is significant: it signals Disney's confidence that the characters can carry a theatrical tentpole and represents a new strategy of using streaming series to develop characters before giving them blockbuster films. The Mandalorian became a cultural phenomenon when it debuted in 2019, with Grogu becoming one of the most merchandised characters in entertainment history. The film is expected to be one of the biggest box office draws of 2026.