THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU Everything We Know Trailer

The Nerdist - Mon, 05/04/2026 - 07:56

Disney+’s two biggest stars are headed to the big screen. The next adventure for Star Wars‘ Din Djarin and his little green son will take place in theaters. What awaits the two when they get there? Who else will join them in making the move from television to cinema? And who will tell this new chapter in their story?

Here’s everything we know about The Mandalorian & Grogu so far, including its release date.

The Mandalorian & Grogu‘s PlotWalt Disney Studios

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy shared in a press release that The Mandalorian & Grogu will tell a “new story” she describes as a “perfect fit for the big screen.” The movie’s first official artwork does show Din and Grogu fleeing an exploding ship, but that might be just a normal Thursday for them.

Most recently, we received both a trailer and an official synopsis for The Mandalorian and Grogu. (You can check out our full breakdown of it here.) The sneak peek reveals that Zeb will be back in the Star Wars movie, as will the Razor Crest, despite the ship’s season two destruction in The Mandalorian series. Additionally, the teaser shows many fun glimpses of the film. At one point, Din Djarin explodes an AT-AT. We also see a shot of Grogu in a tiny ship with two Anzellans, our first look at Sigourney Weaver, and Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta.

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Babu Frik will also return to the Star Wars universe in The Mandalorian and Grogu. Yes, Babu Frik and Grogu are teaming up to make some adorable mayhem together. Babu Frik, of course, is everyone’s favorite Anzellan droidsmith from The Rise of Skywalker. 

The Mandalorian and Grogu‘s official synopsis, meanwhile, offers:

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce,  with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.

To help us speculate more about The Mandalorian and Grogu‘s we can also look at where the Disney+ show left the characters after season three, as well as the known state of the galaxy far, far away during the time period of the early days of the New Republic, and what we know followed it.

Behind-the-Scenes

The Mandalorian creator and showrunner Jon Favreau will direct the film. He’ll also serve as a producer along with both Kennedy and longtime Star Wars stalwart Dave Filoni. 

Production is set to begin in 2024. It will shoot for a scheduled 92 days in California, where it has received one of the state’s biggest tax credits ever for a movie. Reports say work on The Mandalorian & Grogu will include 500 crew members, 54 cast members, and 3500 background players.

The Mandalorian & Grogu‘s CastLucasfilm

Pedro Pascal’s voice is all but certain to be a part of the movie. It’s unclear how much, if any, he will physically play the role, though. At this point on the Disney+ show the part of Mando is primarily a voice-over one for Pascal. Actors Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder share responsibility for playing the masked Din Djarin on film. If Din never removes his helmet in the movie, Pascal’s involvement could take place entirely off-screen. He did physically play the character in the past. Maybe he’ll put on his beskar armor once again for a big budget film.

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Star Wars has yet to announce any official cast members for the movie. Other members of The Mandalorian are likely to also star in the film, however. Those alums include Katee Sackhoff, Emily Swallow, and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. Ahsoka stars like Genevieve O’Reilly, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Rosario Dawson, Lars Mikkelsen, and Eman Esfandi are also obvious candidates to appear, as is Boba Fett himself, Temuera Morrison.

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Recently, Sigourney Weaver confirmed her place in the Star Wars universe. Yes, Sigourney Weaver, the Alien icon, will be meeting a much nicer space creature this time around in The Mandalorian & Grogu. Weaver shares, “I’m playing a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu [which will be directed by Jon Favreau]. I got to meet Grogu for the first time the other day.” We love to hear it.

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Additionally, Jeremy Allen White has also joined the cast as Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta.

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The latest bit of casting news also provides some insight into the film’s plot. Deadline reports Jonny Coyne (Bodies) will reprise his role as the Imperial Warlord. The character first appeared as part of The Mandalorian‘s Shadow Council in season three. The group of high-level officers remain loyal to the Empire after its fall and hope to restore it to power. Coyne’s character was also doing well for himself personally thanks to hit-and-run plundering of hyperspace lanes.

We expected the Shadow Council to return for the film in some capacity, and this confirms the group will make its presence felt.

The Mandalorian & Grogu‘s Release Date

The Mandalorian & Grogu is scheduled to come to theaters on May 22, 2026.

Originally published on February 26, 2024.

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Every STRANGER THINGS Season Ranked From Worst to Best

The Nerdist - Mon, 05/04/2026 - 07:26

The long-awaited Stranger Things finale’s conclusion may not have been satisfactory enough for everyone, it was exactly what it needed to be for others. Whichever side of the divide you stand on, it pained all of us to see the beloved series go—even if it did feel like a long time coming.

The Upside Down is now mostly dormant in the back of our minds as other shows grab our attention. In memoriam of all the happy and not-so-happy moments, it is a great time to take a stroll down memory lane. Here is a totally accurate, completely objective ranking of every season of Stranger Things from worst to best. (Disclaimer: Totally kidding. This is entirely based on my opinion, and you may disagree if you wish.)

5. Stranger Things 5 Netflix

I don’t think anyone is shocked by this placement. Stranger Things 5 is objectively the worst season of the bunch. While I am not an avid hater of this era, I am not blind to its problems. I will confess that I am one of the many who fell into the black hole we call Conformity Gate. To clarify: No, I didn’t believe that there was actually a secret episode. But it sure was fun to play into it. That being said, the mountain of commentary uncovered some questionable plot holes.

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My biggest quibble with season five is how many storylines feel rushed or cut short. It’s bound to happen when you have so much happening at once. For example, the final face-off against Vecna being only twelve minutes long is beyond me—especially after all of the build-up over two entire seasons. Unfortunately, the surplus of characters and loose ends to tie off is to blame. Dare I say the Duffers tried to pack way too much into eight episodes? That being said, I do still enjoy season five. As a devoted fan, it is heartwarming to see the Hawkins’ crew finally achieve some semblance of peace.

4. Stranger Things 2 Netflix

In fourth place, I have season two. Upon my preparatory rewatch of Stranger Things, I found myself liking season two a lot more than I remembered liking it the first time. Season two introduces the Mind Flayer and dips into the horror aspect a heck of a lot more than season one. Bravo to young Noah Schnapp for his work as a human vessel here. Nothing against season two, but I wouldn’t pick it first out of a lineup. There are simply other seasons that I enjoy more.

3. Stranger Things Season 1 Netflix

Oooh, controversial. The nostalgia and simplicity of Stranger Things‘ first season is something quite unlike any other season. It is a time before the stakes feel impossibly high and before there are too many characters and happenings to keep track of. It is the season where it all begins. Just four friends, a telekinetic girl, and a Demogorgon. There’s something about that that you just can’t replicate.

What makes season one so great is that it doesn’t try too hard. It doesn’t feel the need to one-up itself, add unnecessary plotlines, or overcompensate with humor. It just is. Why didn’t I rank it higher? Truthfully, this is the point where things start to get tough because I like each remaining season for different reasons. Ultimately, season one comes in third because it wasn’t until the later seasons that I really became obsessed with the show.

2. Stranger Things 4 Netflix

Really, one and four are interchangeable for me. But, alas, for the sake of this article. Stranger Things: Season Four revs up the horror with a pretty menacing humanoid. I personally love the direction it takes with Vecna and his slew of victims. It exudes Stranger Things to its core.

I’m going to be straight up. A huge part of why I like this season so much falls to one reason in particular. Any of my good friends who are reading this already know the answer because I do not shut up about it ever. Eddie Munson. I love him. I stand by the statement that his character is what makes season four so memorable. Eddie, Dustin, and Steve have my heart forever.

The one thing I don’t particularly like about season four is the location hopping. The constant back-and-forth between Hawkins, California, and Russia is a lot to keep track of. It gets very convoluted anytime we venture outside of Hawkins. No shade, but there are certain storylines that I just don’t care about. The Henry Creel/Vecna plot twist? Amazing. California? Meh. Regardless, season four is a biggie for me.

1. Stranger Things 3 Netflix

This. This is everything. The best season of Stranger Things is…(drumroll) season three. The ’80s summer nostalgia, the fun mall vibe, everything about season three hits home for me. I am aware that this might be a controversial opinion, but there’s just something about it. It’s bright. It’s fun. It carries a sense of humor along with the nasty Mind Flayer flesh monster.

The highlight of season three is, by far, the Scoops Troop. The trio of Dustin, Robin, and Steve is hands down my favorite dynamic throughout the entire series. The bathroom scene between Robin and Steve remains one of my favorite scenes in recent television. If we’re ranking the seasons of Stranger Things solely on impeccable storytelling, sure, season three isn’t the strongest. But for the sake of enjoyment, it is my top.

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And that’s a wrap on Stranger Things and this season ranking. Looking back at the wonderful journey, it’s easy to see the pros and cons of each season. And the reasons why people might drift to one era over another. Season one is the winner for best storytelling, season four for horror, and season three for overall vibe. One thing almost everyone agrees on, however, is that there is no competition for last place. Sorry, season five.

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