The Mandalorian & Grogu Film Receives German Release Date and FSK‑12 Rating as Unveiled Baby Yoda Puppet Goes Viral

The Disney‑Lucasfilm feature "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" is scheduled to open in German cinemas on 20 May 2026 and has been given an FSK 12 rating. The film continues the series' storyline in the New Republic era, featuring Din Djarin and Grogu on a new mission. Reviewers note it is heavily action‑driven, with monster battles and intense scenes that may be unsuitable for younger children, recommending it for viewers aged 12 and above.

Separate from the film’s promotion, still images and video clips of a disassembled Baby Yoda (Grogu) animatronic puppet have circulated online, prompting strong reactions from fans. The footage, originally part of a YouTube video by Adam Savage that showcases the work of animatronics engineer Matthew Winchell, reveals the complex remote‑control mechanisms that move the character’s head, ears, and hands. Viewers compared the naked puppet to “a collection of stripped‑down Furbies,” and some expressed discomfort at seeing the beloved character as a machine rather than the familiar costume‑clad figure seen on screen. The prop is not an official Lucasfilm piece used in the series, but it illustrates the technical craft behind the character’s on‑set performance.