Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' film launches May 20, 2026

Lucasfilm’s upcoming Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, is set to debut on 20 May 2026. The story follows bounty hunter Din Djarin and the Force‑sensitive infant Grogu as they navigate a galaxy still unsettled after the Empire’s fall and a fledgling New Republic. The film will be shown in Italian theatres through Officinema, with scheduled screenings from late May to early June.

Industrial Light & Magic’s art department is using a hybrid production method that blends practical sets with StageCraft virtual‑production technology. Production designer Naomi Snieckus emphasizes “tactile, grounded aesthetics,” aiming to give the series a “lived‑in” feel and to counteract franchise fatigue. Analysts note that The Mandalorian now accounts for about 28 % of Disney+ viewing hours in May 2026, and the visual strategy is intended to improve subscriber retention as Disney+ competes with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.