Star Wars' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Opens May 2026, $247 M Gross

The Mandalorian and Grogu premiered on 22 May 2026, marking the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years since 2019. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Pedro Pascal as the bounty‑hunter Din Djarin alongside the young Force‑sensitive Grogu. Supporting cast includes Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward and Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt. The plot follows Din Djarin and Grogu working for the New Republic to rescue Rotta in exchange for valuable intelligence on lingering Imperial forces.

The movie earned approximately $246.9 million worldwide and topped the Memorial Day weekend box‑office. Home‑media versions are scheduled for 2 October 2026 on DVD, Blu‑ray and 4K Ultra HD, with limited steelbook and collector’s editions arriving on 6 November 2026 via Amazon and the Leonine shop. Critics gave mixed reviews, praising Pascal’s performance and Ludwig Göransson’s score while questioning the script and visual execution.