New Mandalorian and Grogu trailer reveals Embo, Hutts, 2026 release

Disney releases new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu

Disney and Lucasfilm have released the second official trailer for the upcoming feature film "The Mandalorian & Grogu." The trailer offers the first substantial look at the film's plot and a host of new characters.

Directed by Jon Favreau, the film is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. It will be the first new Star Wars theatrical film since 2019's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."

A menagerie of new and returning characters

The new preview is packed with aliens, droids, and creatures from across the Star Wars galaxy. It confirms the return of the vile Hutt crime family as central antagonists.

Key characters and cameos featured in the trailer include:

• Jabba the Hutt's son, Rotta, played by Jeremy Allen White.
• Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) without his iconic helmet.
• The fan-favorite Lasat warrior Zeb from "Star Wars Rebels."
• The dome-headed bounty hunter Embo from "The Clone Wars."

The trailer also showcases X-wing fighters, a gladiator battle, and an albino dragon serpent.

The story and creative team

The film is set five years after the events of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi." The story follows Din Djarin and Grogu as they take on bounty hunting jobs for the New Republic.

The film has a reported budget of $166 million. The creative team includes several veterans of the Disney+ series.

• Jon Favreau directs and produces.
• Ludwig Göransson returns from the series to compose the score.
• Producers include Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce.

The cast also features Sigourney Weaver, Steve Blum, Hemky Madera, and Jonny Coyne.

A high-stakes return to theaters

The film represents a significant test for the Star Wars franchise at the box office. The nearly seven-year gap since the last film creates both anticipation and risk.

Some analysts question if the property, which has been centered on Disney+ series, can still draw a massive theatrical audience. The success of "The Mandalorian & Grogu" could dictate the future direction of the franchise.

The new trailer is a marked shift from earlier promotional material, which included a brief teaser and a surreal Super Bowl ad, by finally detailing the film's core adventure.