**5 Things You Need to Know About ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ (It’s a Movie Now!)**

5 Things You Need to Know About ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ (It’s a Movie Now!)

The galaxy’s most famous bounty hunter and his green little friend are leaving streaming for the silver screen. Here’s what’s changing the game.

• It’s the First ‘Star Wars’ Movie Since 2019 — And It’s Already Filming.
  Forget waiting for another trilogy announcement. The Mandalorian & Grogu officially began production in June 2024, making it the next major theatrical Star Wars release. No streaming premiere—this is a legit big-budget theatrical event, targeting a 2026 release.

• Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau Are Co-Writing, But a Surprise Director Is Behind the Camera.
  While Filoni and Favreau are handling the script (ensuring the TV show’s tone stays intact), a carefully kept secret revealed that Jon Watts (director of Spider-Man: No Way Home) is attached to direct. Expect high-octane action and a slightly younger energy to the Mandalorian’s adventures.

• The Movie Will Feature a Major Time Jump — And a Dark Twist for Grogu.
  Sources close to production suggest the story picks up five years after the events of The Book of Boba Fett. Grogu is now a fully talking, Force-wielding toddler—but a leaked concept art piece shows him in a mini dark-side helmet, hinting at a struggle with his powers.

• Boba Fett and Ahsoka Tano Are Returning — But Not Everyone Survives.
  The film will tie directly into Ahsoka and the upcoming Skeleton Crew shows. But an insider leak warns that one iconic bounty hunter from the original trilogy will die in the first act, setting up a revenge arc that will change the