Disney surprised fans by quietly releasing a film featuring The Mandalorian, and it’s building even more anticipation for the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. Although the official release of The Mandalorian and Grogu isn’t until May 22, 2026, Disney has given viewers a sneak peek of what to expect. This unexpected Mandalorian film, while not a full Star Wars movie, has significantly increased excitement for the main event.
We have a pretty good sense of what the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu film will be like. Considering the three seasons of The Mandalorian and the initial trailers, we know Din Djarin will likely continue hunting down remnants of the Empire for the New Republic. However, the movie’s exact plot remains a mystery, though the film Predator might offer some insight into its direction.
Predator: Badlands Gives Us A Taste Of What A Mandalorian Movie Looks Like
Interestingly, the Predator franchise, with its recent release Predator: Badlands, shares a lot of similarities with The Mandalorian. Both stories center around strong, quiet heroes who undertake risky missions driven by their cultures’ warrior traditions. They also both feature a heartwarming connection with a small, endearing companion, explore similar themes, and seem to attract the same viewers.
Many viewers feel that Predator: Badlands offers a look at what The Mandalorian could have been. The series successfully blends science fiction and thrilling action, featuring original alien creatures, a powerful and oppressive galactic empire (Weyland-Yutani), and a deep dive into the warrior traditions of the Predator (Yautja). It’s an exciting story packed with both action and heartfelt moments.
The upcoming movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is expected to feel much like Predator: Badlands. It promises to expand on the story of the remaining Imperial forces, give us a deeper understanding of Din Djarin and his Mandalorian sect, and further develop the bond between Din and Grogu. We can also expect lots of exciting action and touching emotional scenes. Badlands demonstrated that this approach works well for Disney, and there’s good reason to think The Mandalorian and Grogu will deliver a similar experience.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Is Set To Be A Self-Contained Adventure
Based on what we know so far, the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie appears to be a standalone story, similar to how the movie Predator: Badlands functioned. While Badlands was the seventh Predator film (excluding the Alien vs. Predator movies), it didn’t continue the main storyline. It featured entirely new characters and didn’t require extensive knowledge of the Predator universe to enjoy.
It looks like The Mandalorian and Grogu will continue the story of Din and Grogu searching for remaining Imperial forces. Assuming you know the basic story of The Mandalorian and how the Galactic Empire fell, you’ll have enough background to understand the movie. While characters like Zeb Orrelios and Rotta the Hutt will appear, their past Star Wars stories don’t seem important to the plot right now.
The upcoming Mandalorian movie will continue the story from the end of season 3, but it’s designed to also work as a completely separate adventure. Everything revealed so far – the locations Din and Grogu explore, and new characters like Colonel Ward – is fresh material. This is a positive for The Mandalorian and Grogu because it will be easy for anyone to enjoy, even without prior knowledge, much like Predator: Badlands was. This wider accessibility should attract a larger audience.
How The Mandalorian & Grogu Will Be Different From The Mandalorian Show
The new season, The Mandalorian and Grogu, will feel different from previous seasons of The Mandalorian. While The Mandalorian often featured standalone adventures each episode, with Din and Grogu traveling to different planets for various jobs, The Mandalorian and Grogu will likely tell a more continuous story centered around Din and Grogu tracking down a group of surviving Imperial soldiers.
The upcoming film featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu will likely address some issues from season 3 of The Mandalorian. We can expect a greater focus on Din Djarin and Grogu, and a less prominent role for Bo-Katan Kryze. The movie will probably also move away from frequent cameos from other Star Wars characters, like Luke Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, which were points of criticism in the show’s third season.
| Upcoming Star Wars Movies | |
|---|---|
| Title | Release Date |
| The Mandalorian and Grogu | May 22, 2026 |
| Star Wars: Starfighter | May 28, 2027 |
| New Jedi Order | TBD |
| Dawn of the Jedi | TBD |
| Simon Kinberg Trilogy | TBD |
It appears the new season, The Mandalorian and Grogu, will shift away from the religious group the Children of the Watch and the story of reclaiming Mandalore, unlike season 3. Essentially, The Mandalorian and Grogu looks to be a return to the core adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu, prioritizing action and storytelling over complex background details. Hopefully, this new series can breathe fresh life into Star Wars, much like Predator: Badlands did for that franchise.
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2025-12-13 23:40