Fans of the legendary bounty hunter and his diminutive Force-sensitive apprentice are finally getting a substantial look at their upcoming jump to the big screen. It is almost surreal to consider that it has been over six years since a Star Wars film graced the cinema, a gap that followed years of discourse regarding “franchise fatigue.” The latest trailer runs just over two minutes and provides a wealth of new footage that establishes the high stakes of this theatrical transition.
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Picking up after the climactic events of the Disney+ series, the story finds the New Republic struggling to maintain order in the wake of the Empire’s collapse. Din Djarin, portrayed once again by Pedro Pascal, and Grogu are recruited to hunt down a gauntlet of threats ranging from underworld gangsters to remnant war criminals. A pivotal moment in the trailer introduces a new heavyweight to the galaxy: Sigourney Weaver’s Colonel Ward. She sets a sombre tone for the mission, informing Djarin that their task is not motivated by revenge, but rather the desperate prevention of another galactic war.
The footage also highlights some surprising new faces and intense action sequences. Jeremy Allen White joins the cast as Rotta the Hutt, the son of the infamous Jabba, who is seen clashing with the Mandalorian in what appears to be a gladiatorial colosseum. Perhaps most striking for longtime fans is a brief shot of Djarin on his knees without his helmet, confirming that the film will offer audiences more “unfiltered” Pedro Pascal. Of course, the trailer maintains the franchise’s charm with glimpses of bizarre new creatures and plenty of Grogu’s signature antics, including his penchant for pressing unauthorized buttons and snacking on blue cookies.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu is scheduled to arrive in theatres on May 22. The trailer makes a point of highlighting that the film was shot at least in part for IMAX, promising a visual scale that matches the duo’s move from the small screen to the global stage.
