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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Star Wars · Star Wars Collection

2026 133 min PG-13
Critic7.9
Action Adventure Sci-Fi Space Western
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Overview

Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu are recruited by the New Republic for a dangerous mission involving Imperial warlords, the Hutt clan and the rescue of Rotta the Hutt.
Story 7.4
Acting 8.1
Direction 8.0
Cinematography 8.5
Music 8.8
Pacing 7.8
Originality 7.2
Emotional Impact 8.2
Overall 7.9

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.9 /10

Why it is trending now

Lucasfilm announced the film's digital and physical home release on July 14, creating a fresh search cycle around the July 21 digital date, where to watch and Disney Plus availability.

Grogu goes bigger

The feature film gives Grogu a larger theatrical canvas while keeping his relationship with Din Djarin at the center of the story.

The New Republic mission

The story places Din and Grogu in direct service of the New Republic and sends them into a conflict involving Rotta the Hutt and surviving Imperial warlords.

A new home-viewing wave

The July 21 digital release and August 25 physical launch create strong search opportunities around 4K, Blu-ray, bonus features and digital purchase platforms.

Pros

  • Official 133-minute runtime included
  • Pedro Pascal and Grogu bring a highly searched Star Wars duo to film
  • Strong home-release search angle after the July 14 announcement
  • Ludwig Göransson returns with the score
  • Digital, 4K and Blu-ray dates are now officially confirmed

Cons

  • Critical response to the theatrical film was mixed
  • The story may feel episodic to some viewers
  • Viewers unfamiliar with The Mandalorian may miss some character context
Verdict A visually large-scale Star Wars adventure whose strongest traffic opportunity now comes from the fresh digital release announcement and the enduring popularity of Grogu.

AI Review

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is a 2026 action-adventure film directed by Jon Favreau. The official StarWars.com home-release specifications list a 133-minute runtime and PG-13 rating. Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin alongside Grogu, with Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward and Jeremy Allen White voicing Rotta the Hutt. The film reached approximately $342.2 million worldwide by July 12 and arrives on digital platforms July 21, 2026.

A visually large-scale Star Wars adventure whose strongest traffic opportunity now comes from the fresh digital release announcement and the enduring popularity of Grogu.

Recommended for Star Wars and Mandalorian fans, particularly viewers waiting for the July 21 digital release or researching the movie before its 4K and Blu-ray launch.

Timeline

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Theatrical Date
Digital Date
Physical Date
Premiere
Status
Television Development

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni had written a fourth season of The Mandalorian before Lucasfilm re-evaluated its theatrical plans.

Film Announcement

Lucasfilm announced The Mandalorian and Grogu in January 2024 with Jon Favreau directing.

Principal Photography

Filming began in California in 2024 and was completed by December.

IMAX Production

A substantial portion of the movie was produced for expanded IMAX presentation.

Music

Ludwig Göransson returned to compose the score after his work on The Mandalorian series.

Theatrical Release

The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre on May 14, 2026 and opened in the United States on May 22.

Box Office

The movie reached approximately $342.2 million worldwide by July 12, 2026.

Home Release Announcement

Lucasfilm announced the digital and physical home release on July 14, 2026.

Digital Release

The film arrives on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango on July 21, 2026.

Physical Release

4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray editions are scheduled for August 25, 2026.

Production

Television Development

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni had written a fourth season of The Mandalorian before Lucasfilm re-evaluated its theatrical plans.

Film Announcement

Lucasfilm announced The Mandalorian and Grogu in January 2024 with Jon Favreau directing.

Principal Photography

Filming began in California in 2024 and was completed by December.

IMAX Production

A substantial portion of the movie was produced for expanded IMAX presentation.

Music

Ludwig Göransson returned to compose the score after his work on The Mandalorian series.

Theatrical Release

The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre on May 14, 2026 and opened in the United States on May 22.

Box Office

The movie reached approximately $342.2 million worldwide by July 12, 2026.

Home Release Announcement

Lucasfilm announced the digital and physical home release on July 14, 2026.

Digital Release

The film arrives on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango on July 21, 2026.

Physical Release

4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray editions are scheduled for August 25, 2026.

Streaming

Apple TV Apple TV Prime Video Prime Video Fandango At Home

Cast

Pedro Pascal Din Djarin / The Mandalorian
Sigourney Weaver Colonel Ward
Jeremy Allen White Rotta the Hutt
Jonny Coyne Janu / Commander Coin
Martin Scorsese Ardennian Shopkeeper
Steve Blum Zeb Orrelios
Dave Filoni Trapper Wolf / Embo
Brendan Wayne The Mandalorian On-Set Performer
Lateef Crowder The Mandalorian On-Set Performer

Characters

Din Djarin / The Mandalorian Pedro Pascal
Colonel Ward Sigourney Weaver
Rotta the Hutt Jeremy Allen White
Janu / Commander Coin Jonny Coyne
Ardennian Shopkeeper Martin Scorsese
Zeb Orrelios Steve Blum
Trapper Wolf / Embo Dave Filoni
The Mandalorian On-Set Performer Brendan Wayne
The Mandalorian On-Set Performer Lateef Crowder

Crew

Jon Favreau Director
Jon Favreau Writer / Producer
Dave Filoni Writer / Producer
Noah Kloor Writer
Kathleen Kennedy Producer
Ian Bryce Producer
David Klein Cinematographer
Rachel Goodlett Katz Editor
Dylan Firshein Editor
Ludwig Göransson Composer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Original Motion Picture Soundtrack — Ludwig Göransson

Trivia

  • StarWars.com's official home-release specifications list a 133-minute feature runtime.
  • The official Star Wars home-release specifications list the film as PG-13.
  • The film is the first Star Wars theatrical release since The Rise of Skywalker.
  • Jeremy Allen White voices Rotta the Hutt, the son of Jabba the Hutt.
  • Martin Scorsese provides the voice of an Ardennian shopkeeper.
  • It takes six puppeteers to operate Grogu, with individual performers controlling different body parts.
  • Around 49 minutes of the film were photographed for a full-frame IMAX presentation.
  • The film opened to $98.1 million across the four-day U.S. Memorial Day weekend.
  • As of July 12, 2026, the movie had grossed approximately $342.2 million worldwide.
  • Lucasfilm announced on July 14 that the film will arrive digitally on July 21 and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on August 25.

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