Summary
The Mandalorian and Grogumovie is theStar Warsfranchise’s next feature film. A recent report suggested the movie wrapped filming, but it may have overstated the situation.
The Mandalorianwas originally going to continue with a fourth season on Disney Plus.Jon Favreau finished writingThe Mandalorianseason 4, but the series was delayed due to the Writers' and Actors' strikes of 2023. During that tumultuous period, Lucasfilm opted to move forward withThe Mandalorian and Grogumovie instead. Production started in August 2024 with a May 2026 release date in sight.
A report claimedThe Mandalorian and Grogumovie wrapped filmingin October 2024. However,The Bespin Bulletinreports that one of its sources saidThe Mandalorian and Grogufilming could last until December, while a second source less precisely said it could continue for “nearly two months.” The online publication noted that their sources mentioned many cast members had finished working on the film, potentially explaining why some believe that production wrapped, and speculated that the principal photography may be complete but there’s still filming to be done. The Bespin Bulletin added that one source saidThe Mandalorian and Grogureshoots were planned–standard practice–but it’s unclear if these reshoots are what’s being worked on until December.
The Bespin Bulletin also pointed to curious posts byThe Mandalorianstunt performer Lateef Crowder. On Instagram, Crowder shared stories that showed him driving withThe Mandalorianstickers and the words “Bom dia” added to the footage. The online publication wonders if this was Crowder’s way of implyingThe Mandalorian and Grogufilming was ongoing, though the stunt performer did not comment on this one way or the other. Regardless, as far as The Bespin Bulletin is concerned,The Mandalorian and Groguis still a few weeks away from fully wrapping.
The Mandalorian and Grogumovie is still on track to meet its May 2026 release date. At this point, even getting production started is a victory for theStar Warsfranchise. SeveralStar Warsfilm and television projects have failed to get off the ground, even after many were announced at events likeStar Wars Celebration. The most recent example isDaisy Ridley’s New Jedi OrderStar Warsmovie, which reportedly lost its writer and isn’t expected to start filming until 2025, despite reports from earlier this year claiming production could begin in 2024.
It’s been nearly 5 years since aStar Warsmovie was released in theaters, and fans weren’t exactly impressed withThe Rise of Skywalker. Fans have highexpectations forThe Mandalorian and Grogu, and perhaps Favreau and Dave Filoni are the right people to triumphantly bring the franchise back to the big screen.
The Mandalorian and Groguis scheduled to be released in theaters on August 01, 2025.
