Everyone’s favourite galactic bounty hunter and the littlest Jedi Master blast off in their first big screen adventure.
It’s a bit weird to think that Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu is the first new Star Wars film since The Rise Of Skywalker, but here we are. Jon Favreau is directing and co-writing with Dave Filoni, and both have played a big part in shepherding the Star Wars Galaxy on Disney+, with Filoni now taking over the creative reins for the whole shebang now legendary producer Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down. But they need to remind us that Star Wars is meant to be experienced on the big screen, which means get ready for an absolute onslaught of marketing material, including this here Super Bowl TV spot.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Super Bowl TV Spot
What’s the plot?
Nothing really new here, but for the record:
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 (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.
Ah, like the plot matters.
Who’s in it?
- Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, AKA The Mandalorian: veteran bounty hunter and single father.
- Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward, leader of the New Republic’s Adelphi Rangers and former Rebel Alliance pilot.
- Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, Jabba the Hutt’s son and apparently ripped AF.
- Jonny Coyne as an Imperial Warlord, leader of a contingent of Imperial hold outs.
Plus, Mando co-writer Dave Filoni is back as New Republic X-wing pilot Trapper Wolf from The Mandalorian. Cool name, Dave. Not on the official cast list – but instantly identifiable from his gravelly tones – is dusty elder statesman Sam Elliott, who provides the voice over for the TV spot. Could the mustache king be making an on screen appearance? We can but hope.
When’s it out?
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is in cinemas from May 21, 2026.
What’s the vibe?
I’m pretty cool on The Mandalorian as a whole – I don’t mind it, I just don’t love it – and I suspect a lot of people are in the same boat. It’s fine on TV, but nothing in it has ever demanded a big screen expansion. Maybe we’re a bit spoiled? After all, the sort of sci-fi action spectacle we now get streamed at us on the reg used to only be found in big budget theatrical efforts. Nonetheless, my interest kinda tops out at “I should try to check that out”, which is a wild thing to be thinking about a new Star Wars flick.
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