The teaser trailer and poster visual for the latest theatrical release in the Star Wars film series, The Mandalorian and Grogu (directed by Jon Favreau, to be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on May 22, 2026), have just been released. New stills have also been released.
The latest film, the first in seven years since "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (2019), was produced by a team of passionate fans of the "Star Wars" series, based on the idea of "what if George Lucas (the creator of the series) were to make a sequel now?" The film tells the story of two people: the lone bounty hunter Mandalorian and Grogu, a young orphan known as "Baby Yoda" who possesses a powerful Force ability.
The story takes place after the events of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (Episode 6), released in 1983, when Luke Skywalker faced off against Darth Vader in a final battle before the evil Emperor of the Empire, leading to the collapse of the Empire.
Thanks to the efforts of Luke, Leia, Han Solo and the rest of the Rebel Army, peace was supposed to have come to the galaxy, but the New Republic's rule did not reach every corner of the galaxy, and scattered Imperial remnants and outlaws ran rampant, creating chaos. Din Djarin, a lone bounty hunter who lost his parents in the Clone Wars, feels a mysterious connection with Grogu, a young orphan from a long-lived species who cannot yet speak (just like Jedi Master Yoda), and is being targeted one after another by Imperial remnants. He decides to protect him and travel with him. Fighting enemies and facing one hardship after another, the two develop a bond like that of father and son in this dangerous and chaotic era when neither the New Republic nor the collapsed Empire is functioning.
In the trailer, the mischievous and gluttonous Grogu is shown in various innocent and adorable scenes, such as when he gets scolded for trying to use the Force to get food, and when he munches on sweets in a tense scene. He also appears in incredibly cute scenes, such as swimming hard in the water, riding a spaceship with the Anzeran droid repairman, and attacking enemies with the Force and feeling proud after receiving praise from the Anzeran.
The video begins with the Mandalorian and Grogu searching for their target on a desert planet, hinting at the beginning of their journey. It's packed with fascinating scenes, including Grogu "helping" with the spaceship's controls as it sets off into the galaxy, a scene in which a character of Jabba the Hutt's species roars in an arena-like setting, and a spectacular scene in which the Mandalorian destroys an AT-AT, a four-legged combat vehicle that also appeared in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" (Episode 5), released in 1980.
The released poster not only shows Grogu being held by the Mandalorian, but also the character played by Sigourney Weaver, four Anzerans, rebel warrior Zeb, and a character who appears to be Jabba the Hutt and his son, raising expectations for the new epic galactic adventure.
