In January 2024, Lucasfilm provided a shocking update regarding the studio’supcomingStar Warsmovie slate.

Many assumed that this movie would completely replace thestory ofThe Mandalorianseason 4.

That said, the question of how this potential format would work is as prevalent as ever.

Din Djarin holding Grogu in The Mandalorian season 3’s poster next to a mural for Star Wars: A New Hope

This plan, should it come to fruition, is undoubtedly a gamble by Lucasfilm.

A chief example is 1977’sStar Warswhich began midway through a war between the tyrannical Empire and freedom-fighting Rebel Alliance.

However, with storytellers like Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni at the helm, this is certainly possible.

Din Djarin and Grogu in a promotional image for The Mandalorian next to Grogu sitting on a rock

George Lucas and the opening crawl for the original Star Wars, A New Hope

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