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) ...

Fans will encounter a new version of Grogu this year. Credit: Lucasfilm In just a few short years, The Mandalorian transformed from an experimental streaming series into one of the most important modern chapters of the Star Wars saga. When the show debuted on Disney+ in 2019, audiences quickly fell in love with the unlikely duo at its center: the ...

The Skywalker Saga has long been the center of gravity for Star Wars in film. The Original Trilogy The franchise launched with George Lucas’ Star Wars in 1977 (later titled A New Hope), which introduced Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), ...

The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) hasn’t got off to the best start with fans. The Film’s Marketing Hasn’t Worked The first trailer for the film, which hits theaters on May 22, failed to excite audiences, with many saying it looks more like an extended episode of the hit Disney+ series than a big-budget project (and reports claim that its budget ...

Disney fans are used to big announcements coming from Imagineering presentations or splashy expo stages. This time, however, the conversation started with something quieter — but arguably far more revealing. Disney’s soon-to-be CEO, Josh D’Amaro, recently made some weighty comments about a fan-favorite Star Wars attraction, and the implications are hard to ignore. During a discussion about park experiences and ...