RUMOR: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Runtime Revealed

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A recent theater listing suggests the runtime for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Odeon, a U.K. cinema chain, indicates the upcoming Star Wars film will be 140 minutes long – that’s two hours and twenty minutes. Although you can’t buy tickets yet, the listing has gotten fans talking and excited.

Interestingly, a runtime of 140 minutes is just seven minutes longer than the total length of the first three episodes from season three of the Disney+ series. This suggested length also fits with the runtimes of other recent Star Wars films made by Disney. The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker, for example, are both around the same length.

If the reported length is correct, the movie will be similar in length to recent Star Wars films released in theaters, indicating it’s a big, cinematic experience and not a longer version of a TV show.

The Placeholder Possibility

Some online movie fans have noticed that Odeon frequently uses a runtime of two hours and twenty minutes as a temporary placeholder for films that haven’t been released yet. Both Supergirl and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping are currently listed with the same length as The Mandalorian and Grogu. Many people find it unlikely that three of the year’s biggest movies will all have exactly the same runtime.

YouTuber Star Wars Meg noticed on X (formerly Twitter) that Odeon Cinemas had also listed the Star Wars: Rogue Squadron movie with the same length.

Just a heads-up: Odeon often displays a standard runtime for films as a temporary measure. They even used it for Rogue Squadron, even though that movie was ultimately never released.

— Star Wars Meg (@StarWarsMeg1) March 15, 2026

Patty Jenkins’ planned film was first announced in December 2020 with an expected release around December 2023, which is likely why it briefly appeared on the Odeon website. However, the film, titled Rogue Squadron, was never actually made, and many think Disney and Lucasfilm have cancelled it. This situation has led some fans to wonder if the announced runtime for The Mandalorian and Grogu is accurate.

Jon Favreau Promises a Lean Story

AMC Theaters is also showing The Mandalorian and Grogu soon, but doesn’t yet have a listed runtime. This suggests the runtime currently shown on Odeon might just be a temporary placeholder.

I’ve been following news about the upcoming film, and while we don’t know exactly how long it will be, director Jon Favreau has talked about how he’s approaching the story. He recently told Collider that he’s aiming for a fast-paced adventure. He wants the movie to really focus on the action and feel like it’s always moving forward, keeping you hooked. He didn’t specifically say if it would be around two to two-and-a-half hours, but that’s the kind of energy he’s going for – a lean, propulsive story.

His response wasn’t a clear yes or no, but it suggests a movie longer than two hours is still possible.

No Confirmation

The reported running time for The Mandalorian and Grogu likely reflects how theaters create their schedules, rather than the actual length of the movie. Until Disney or Lucasfilm announces the official runtime, the information from Odeon is just a guess – and a good example of how easily rumors spread when fans are excited about a new Star Wars film.

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2026-03-16 14:56