LOS ANGELES, California – “Baby Yoda” fans have a reason to celebrate as Jon Favreau, the creator of the popular Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” has announced a new “Star Wars” movie featuring the beloved character. The film, titled “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” is set to begin production later this year, marking the big screen debut of the lovable green alien.

Favreau expressed his excitement about bringing the adventures of “The Mandalorian” and Baby Yoda to the theaters, stating, “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.” The announcement has generated a wave of anticipation among fans who have been eagerly following the adventures of the dynamic duo in the hit series.

In addition to directing the film, Favreau will also produce it alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and “Ahsoka” creator Dave Filoni. Kennedy praised Favreau and Filoni for introducing two new and beloved characters to the “Star Wars” universe and expressed her confidence that the new story will be a perfect fit for the big screen.

“The Mandalorian & Grogu” will lead Lucasfilm’s upcoming feature-length development slate, which includes separate “Star Wars” films directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Filoni. The announcement of the new movie has sparked excitement and speculation about the direction in which the expanded “Star Wars” universe is heading, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the release of the upcoming films.

With the new “Star Wars” movie, fans can look forward to experiencing the thrilling adventures of “The Mandalorian” and Baby Yoda on the big screen, as the creators continue to expand the beloved franchise with compelling new stories and characters.