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The Mandalorian & Grogu Head To The Big Screen

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The Star Wars franchise has gone in some wild directions lately; the last few movies didn’t perform so hot, while a TV show on Disney+ became massively popular. Now things are coming full circle: Lucasfilm has announced The Mandalorian & Grogu, a feature film starring both characters.

The feature will be produced and directed by Dave Favreau, the showrunner of the TV series. The ever-present Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni will also be involved to some extent. “I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” says Favreau. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”

As for a possible Season 4 of The Mandalorian, there is still no word on that, so…we presume this is what we’re getting instead. (UPDATE: Season 4 is still possible.) But the TV landscape won’t be devoid of wars in the stars: Lucasfilm also confirmed a second season of Ahsoka today.

The first season of Ahsoka premiered on Disney+ last year and starred Rosario Dawson as the fan-favorite ex-Jedi with the dual white sabers. Her mission was to stop the return of the dreaded Admiral Thrawn, and…we could go on but that would involve spoilers. You could watch the show on its own, but it rewarded those who had been following the animated series Star Wars Rebels, also by Filoni.

No release window was mentioned for either thing, but The Mandalorian & Grogu will go into production later this year.

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Mestre Yoda

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#1 Jan 10, 2024

No Season 4 confirmation yet? I'm a bit disappointed, but I guess The Mandalorian & Grogu on the big screen could be intriguing. Wonder how they'll translate the small screen chemistry to a feature-length film. And Ahsoka getting another season? Now that's something to look forward to, especially after how the first season tied into Star Wars Rebels.

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#2 Jan 10, 2024

While I've enjoyed The Mandalorian so far, I hope they don't lose the magic in transitioning to the big screen. It's a risk, you know? TV and movies are different beasts. But hey, if Favreau is at the helm, there's reason to be hopeful. Fingers crossed they maintain the charm that made the series a hit in the first place.

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#3 Jan 10, 2024

The Star Wars universe is vast and diverse, but I can't help but feel a bit uneasy about this. The Mandalorian was great, but is it wise to blend the TV and movie formats? I hope this doesn't dilute the essence of what makes Star Wars special. Let's see if they can pull it off without compromising the integrity of the characters.The return of Thrawn in Ahsoka's storyline has me intrigued! Wonder if they'll tie it into The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. Could this be the next big saga in the Star Wars cinematic universe? So many questions, so little information. Time to start dissecting every detail until we get more updates!

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#4 Jan 10, 2024

I've got mixed feelings about this. Don't get me wrong; "The Mandalorian" has been fantastic, but making the jump to a movie is a whole different ball game. I trust Favreau, but there's always a risk when moving from series to film. Fingers crossed for the magic to continue on the big screen.

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#5 Jan 10, 2024

It's about time we got back to the cinematic Star Wars experience! The last movie was in 2019, and the small screen has been carrying the franchise. Favreau's track record, especially with "The Jungle Book," suggests he can handle the scale. Let's hope he brings the same energy to Mando and Grogu.

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#6 Jan 10, 2024

After the mixed bag of recent Star Wars films, I'm cautiously optimistic. Favreau did well with "The Mandalorian," and I'm all for bringing back that classic Star Wars feel. Fingers crossed for some practical effects, engaging storytelling, and not too much reliance on CGI.

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#7 Jan 10, 2024

While I appreciate the success of "The Mandalorian," I miss the Skywalker saga focus. Mando and Grogu are cool, but I hope this doesn't divert too much from the core Star Wars narrative. Call me old-fashioned, but I'm hoping for a return to the roots of the original trilogy.

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#8 Jan 10, 2024

Pedro Pascal reprising his role is a given, but what about other characters? Could we see some surprise cameos or new faces? The concept art is cool, but I'm itching for some plot details. Let the speculation games begin—what's your wildest prediction for "The Mandalorian & Grogu"?

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