The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Drops: This Is the Way Back to the Big Screen!

If you’re a Star Wars fan who’s been patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting for the galaxy far, far away to reclaim its throne in theatres, your hyperspace jump just got a whole lot shorter. Yesterday, September 22, 2025, Lucasfilm unleashed the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu, and it’s everything we’ve dreamed of: pulse-pounding action, heart-melting Grogu moments, and a healthy dose of that classic Mandalorian swagger. Directed by Jon Favreau himself, this film blasts into theatres on May 22, 2026—mark your calendars, because the clan of two is about to take their bounty-hunting hijinks from Disney+ to IMAX-sized glory.

For the uninitiated (or those living under a Hoth ice shelf), The Mandalorian series introduced us to Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), the stoic bounty hunter with a heart of beskar, and his pint-sized Force-wielding sidekick, Grogu (better known to the internet as Baby Yoda). Their unlikely partnership has spawned memes, merchandise empires, and three seasons of edge-of-your-seat storytelling. Now, with the Empire crumbled and Imperial warlords lurking in the shadows, the New Republic calls on our favourite duo to clean up the mess. The official logline teases: “The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.”

But enough setup—let’s dive into the trailer highlights that have the fandom buzzing faster than a podrace on Tatooine. Spoiler-free, of course, but grab your mythosaur-sized popcorn for these standouts:

1. The Razor Crest Rises Again (Literally)

Right out of the gate, we see Din piloting what looks like a rebuilt—or gloriously replicated—Razor Crest soaring over a misty coastline. Fans, rejoice: the ship that stole our hearts in Season 1 (and broke them when it exploded in Season 2) is back in all its ST-70 assault shuttle glory. It’s a nostalgic gut-punch, signalling that this movie is all about honouring the roots while blasting forward.

2. Grogu’s Growing Up (But Still Adorably Chaotic)

Oh, Grogu. The little green gremlin is levelling up—wielding a tiny telescope for recon, splashing around in underground waters like it’s his personal spa day, and even teaming up with a crew of Anzellan tinkerers (think Babu Frik’s extended family from The Rise of Skywalker). The trailer’s closing gag? Grogu nailing a monster in the eye with green slime, earning a cheeky “Good shot, baby!” from his pint-sized pals. It’s peak Baby Yoda: equal parts cute overload and pint-sized heroism.

3. Epic Action That Screams “Theater-Only”

This isn’t your cozy couch-watch; the trailer’s packed with set pieces begging for a big screen. We’re talking Din and Grogu toppling a rampaging AT-AT in a fiery explosion (echoes of The Empire Strikes Back, anyone?), blistering starfighter dogfights that showcase Pascal’s Mandalorian manoeuvring skills, and a brutal underground gladiator arena where holographic Dejarik creatures come to monstrous life. The practical effects shine—monstrous aliens bursting from caves, stormtrooper beatdowns, and speeder chases that feel ripped from the original trilogy’s adventurous spirit.

4. A Galaxy of Familiar Faces and Fresh Blood

• Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward: The Alien icon makes her Star Wars debut as a no-nonsense New Republic officer. Her wry, snack-guarding stare-down with a Force-snatching Grogu? Instant chemistry gold. Weaver’s rebel veteran vibe promises gravitas amid the chaos.
• Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt: Yes, The Bear star is voicing Jabba’s beefy son in a silhouette-shrouded arena roar. It’s a wild pivot from kitchen drama to Hutt gladiator, and we’re here for the slime-slinging family drama.
• Zeb Orrelios in Live-Action: The Rebels powerhouse (voiced by Steve Blum, now fully fleshed out) gets a glorious beatdown on “bucket heads” (stormtroopers, for the uninitiated). It’s a fan-service flex connecting animation to the big leagues.
• Plus, nods to the Hutt Twins from The Book of Boba Fett and Imperial warlords lurking in the shadows—Dave Filoni’s fingerprints are all over this interconnected web.

The trailer’s sparse on dialogue (just Din’s gravelly “Impressive” and that Anzellan zinger), but Ludwig Göransson’s score swells with that iconic Mandalorian theme, blending tension, whimsy, and epic swells. It’s a perfect tease: light on plot spoilers, heavy on the thrill that made The Mandalorian a cultural juggernaut.

More Mandalorian And Grogu Gifts

As the first Star Wars film since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, The Mandalorian & Grogu feels like a safe bet for Disney—expanding a proven hit rather than gambling on uncharted lore. But from the trailer’s blend of heart, humour, and hyperspace heroics, it looks poised to reignite the franchise’s theatrical fire. Pascal’s teased it’s “one of the greatest adventure movies in the canon of all of cinema,” and after this glimpse, we’re inclined to believe him.

What do you think, fellow travellers? Does this trailer have you booking tickets already, or are you holding out for more Grogu antics? Drop your reactions in the comments—this is the way. May the Force be with you (and your babysitter for that midnight premiere).