There was, however, another major factor at play as well, beyond the found family trope.

The Mandalorian’s story will continue with a Star Wars movie.

Here’s everything we know about the project, including cast, release, and timeline.

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This may have been the default assumption for most, but for others, this was never a guarantee.

The story is focusing back in on its titular characters instead of the reconstruction of the Mandalorians' homeworld.

This, however, is a necessity forThe Mandalorianmovie.

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The Mandalorian & Groguarrives in theaters May 22, 2026.

Left side: A gold-tinted Din Djarin holding the Darksaber; right side: Grogu raising his had to use the Force with hyperspace in the background.

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