The Mandalorian and Grogu, a new feature film starring Pedro Pascal as bounty hunter Din Djarin, has officially launched on Disney+ alongside extra content. The release brings the galactic adventures of the bounty hunter and his Force-sensitive companion to the streaming service following the movie's premiere in cinemas last May.
The film represents the first cinematic adventure for Din Djarin and Grogu after three seasons of the television series. To complement the movie's streaming debut, Disney+ is releasing a two-episode official behind-the-scenes podcast produced by Lucasfilm as well as an animated LEGO special covering the events of the series.
The Mandalorian first began its run on Disney+ with its premiere season in late 2019, restoring fan optimism in the Star Wars franchise following several releases that suffered poor receptions among long-time fans. The story of Din Djarin and the young character previously known as Baby Yoda expanded across three seasons and spun off connected series including The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka, which recently received news updates.
Disney+ is the flagship subscription streaming service operated by The Walt Disney Company, offering content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. The Star Wars franchise, created by filmmaker George Lucas with the release of the original 1977 film, has grown into one of the most successful entertainment properties in history.
Feature Film Plot and Production Details
Directed by Jon Favreau, the feature film The Mandalorian and Grogu takes place in the aftermath of the fall of the Galactic Empire. Imperial warlords remain scattered across the galaxy, forcing the New Republic to work to safeguard territories liberated by the Rebel Alliance.
To defend these newly freed regions, the New Republic relies on the assistance of the Mandalorian and his Force-sensitive apprentice Grogu. The duo must navigate uncharted territories and confront new threats across the galaxy.
The movie introduces new actors to the Star Wars universe, including Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, while maintaining the signature blend of action, humor, and adventure that defined the original series. Composer Ludwig Göransson returned to write the score for the film.
Jon Favreau shared production duties on the film with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, executive Dave Filoni, and producer Ian Bryce.
Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor who gained international acclaim for his roles in television series such as The Last of Us, Game of Thrones, and Narcos. Sigourney Weaver is an award-winning American actress famous for her starring roles in sci-fi blockbusters such as Alien and Avatar. Jeremy Allen White is an American actor best known for his award-winning portrayal of Carmen Berzatto in the comedy-drama series The Bear.
Director Jon Favreau launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe by directing Iron Man before creating The Mandalorian for Disney+. Kathleen Kennedy is a veteran film producer known for work on classics like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Jurassic Park. Dave Filoni serves as Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm, having developed animated series such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson has won multiple Academy Awards for his film scores, including Black Panther and Oppenheimer.
Official Behind the Scenes Podcast
To accompany the feature film, Disney+ will make the official Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu podcast available starting September 3. Produced by Lucasfilm, the podcast offers a detailed behind-the-scenes look at how the movie was made.
The podcast consists of two episodes titled Growing Up and Bigger & Different. Filmmakers and actors Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Ludwig Göransson, Pedro Pascal, and Sigourney Weaver participate in the episodes to discuss the creative process, which also features a special appearance by Grogu himself.
Video episodes of the podcast will be available to watch on both Disney+ and YouTube, while audio versions will be distributed across various podcast and music platforms. The release allows fans to explore additional background details about the production right after watching the film on streaming.
Lucasfilm is the American film and television production company founded by George Lucas in 1971 and acquired by Disney in 2012. YouTube is a global video-sharing platform owned by Google that hosts digital video content.
LEGO Animated Special for Families
The streaming service is also offering a third new title, LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, which is available exclusively on Disney+. The animated release presents a comedic, LEGO-style reinterpretation of the events across the three seasons of the live-action series.
Directed by Chris Buckley and written by Michael Price, the special revisits the major adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu from a fresh perspective. The production is designed specifically for family viewing and features a heavy emphasis on humor.
LEGO Star Wars was created in 1999 as a licensing collaboration between Danish toy manufacturer The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm. Over the years, the partnership has produced numerous television specials, short films, and video games known for parodying Star Wars characters and stories.
