A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away–and, more specifically, about 200 years before the events of The Phantom Menace— Disney and Lucasfilm quietly launched one of the most ambitious storytelling experiments in Star Wars history. Five years, over 100 comic issues, two dozen novels, and countless interconnected stories later, the High Republic era came to what Lucasfilm ...

Mace Windu has never really left Star Wars, but the iconic Jedi Master is about to step into a brand-new standalone adventure that will put him in the spotlight once again. Mace Windu’s Star Wars Appearances Mace Windu was introduced in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), in which he was played by Samuel L. Jackson, as ...

For years, Pedro Pascal has assumed the role of the Mandalorian, the lone bounty hunter tasked with protecting Grogu, known to most audiences as “Baby Yoda.” One of the key qualities of a Mandalorian in the Star Wars universe is that they do not show their face to others under any circumstances. Din Djarin – the real name of the ...

The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) hardly boasts an extensive cast like the upcoming crossover film Avengers: Doomsday (2026), which rounds up pretty much every Marvel Cinematic Universe character you can think of, save a handful. In fact, the Star Wars film barely features any recognizable characters besides Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu. Though not confirmed, New Republic X-Wing pilot ...

Lucasfilm’s upcoming film The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Star Wars, but it arrives during a period of significant change for the franchise’s Disney+ era. Not only that, but other studios are also taking on their own sci-fi stories. Set to hit theaters on May 22, 2026, the movie continues the story ...

For decades, Jar Jar Binks has lived in a strange corner of Star Wars history. Introduced in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), the Gungan quickly became one of the most debated characters in the entire franchise. Some fans saw him as comic relief that didn’t quite land, while others viewed him as an unfortunate symbol of ...

The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) will be docking with theaters in May, marking the franchise’s return to the big screen six years since Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019). As the film nears, the hype is finally starting to build; however, it got off to a rocky start with audiences, following a lukewarm reception to the ...

Lucasfilm’s next chapter for its Star Wars universe is taking shape on a much larger stage, but the road there appears to be more complicated than expected. The Mandalorian and Grogu, set for release on May 22, 2026, represents the franchise’s long-awaited return to theaters—yet its arrival comes amid major shifts behind the scenes and the industry at large. Since ...

Overnight, scaffolding appeared around the exterior of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. The sudden construction comes as Walt Disney Imagineering prepares to update the attraction’s storyline alongside the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026). Scaffolding on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Walt Disney World Credit: Disney On March 16, BlogMickey reported that scaffolding ...

The future of the Mando-Verse may be shifting dramatically, but one thing is certain: Lucasfilm’s upcoming theatrical return with The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is already generating plenty of conversation. Credit: Lucasfilm For years, The Mandalorian has been one of the most successful entries in Disney’s modern Star Wars era. The Disney+ series introduced audiences to Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) ...