Leaked Trailer for Mandalorian & Grogu Revealed at D23: First Star Wars Film Since 2019

Leaked Trailer for Mandalorian & Grogu Revealed at D23

Novara Skuara Star Wars Movies

During Disney’s D23 event, Star Wars fans were treated to an exclusive first look at the upcoming feature film Mandalorian & Grogu. This marks the first Star Wars movie since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker and is set to bring the beloved characters back to the big screen. The film, directed by Jon Favreau with Dave Filoni co-writing and producing, has just begun filming, but that didn’t stop them from sharing a special preview with the audience.

The Trailer and What We Know

In the leaked trailer shown to 15,000 fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim, the iconic duo—Mando and Grogu—was seen in action. The clip features a touching moment where the silver Beskar-clad bounty hunter and Baby Yoda (Grogu) touch fingers, a scene that perfectly encapsulates their bond.

Mando’s voice-over adds depth to the trailer, saying, “We’re bounty hunters by trade, now that he’s with me, I’ll be selective about my assignments.” This suggests that the film will explore Mando’s evolving responsibilities as Grogu becomes more central to his life.

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Key Highlights from the Trailer

  • Babu Frick Returns: The fan-favorite character from The Rise of Skywalker makes a surprise appearance, piloting a ship with Grogu onboard, which drove the crowd wild with excitement.
  • Familiar Locations: The trailer also showcased a snowy planet reminiscent of Hoth, complete with massive AT-ATs, hinting at the film’s epic scale and nostalgic callbacks to the original trilogy.
  • Zeb’s Big Screen Debut: Another highlight was the appearance of Zeb, the red, pointy-eared alien from Star Wars: Rebels, marking his first live-action movie appearance.

A Milestone for Star Wars

Mandalorian & Grogu is significant not only because it marks the return of Star Wars to theaters but also because it is the first theatrical film to be based on a Disney+ series. This move highlights the growing importance of streaming content within the larger Star Wars universe.

As Jon Favreau mentioned during the event, “It’s the last D23 before the movie comes out—we had to put something out.” And put something out they did, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more details as filming continues.

Release Date

Mandalorian & Grogu is scheduled to hit theaters in May 2026, and anticipation is already building. With the emotional depth of the characters, iconic locations, and beloved sidekicks, this film is poised to be a major event for Star Wars fans worldwide.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the release date, and keep an eye out for any official trailers or additional leaks!

Novara Skuara

When I was 7, I saw Star Wars: A New Hope in theaters a week after it opened. My parents were nice enough to take me and I have been a fan of Star Wars and almost all science fiction in general. I am an amateur writer who has been published for contributing flavor text to a RP game. I also have a copyright on a novel I hope to be able to publish sometime soon.