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A galaxy far, far away is about to get closer than ever. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” will be available to stream on Disney+ starting Sept. 2 after grossing $345 million worldwide in theaters this summer. That total
made it the lowest grossing live-action “Star Wars” movie (below the $393 million haul of “Solo”).
Directed by Jon Favreau, the film premiered in theaters May 22 and follows bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his apprentice, Grogu, as they’re recruited by officer Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver) to aid the New Republic. The unlikely duo must rescue the heir to Jabba the Hutt, Rotta the Hutt (voiced by “The Bear’s” Jeremy Allen White), in order to track down an Imperial leader.
The cast also features Martin Scorsese, who makes a guest appearance as fry cook Hugo Durant. This isn’t his first time working with the franchise, though, as the filmmaker also held a brief role in “Solo: A Star Wars Story” as cook Rio Durant.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” takes place after “The Mandalorian” Season 3 and “Ahsoka” Season 1, both Disney+ original series. The film cost $165 million to produce and earned $102 million through its Memorial Day weekend opening.
Mando is voiced by Pascal, though much of the physical work is done by stunt performers Lateef Crowder and Brendan Wayne. Favreau co-wrote the film alongside Dave Filoni, who was promoted to president of Lucasfilm earlier this year following Kathleen Kennedy’s departure.
This is the first “Star Wars” movie since “The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019, which earned $1 billion globally. Next up for the franchise is “Star Wars: Starfighter,” which will premiere May 28, 2027, and star Ryan Gosling with Shawn Levy directing.
