LOS ANGELES, California – A highly anticipated Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau is in the works and it is titled The Mandalorian & Grogu. This new film is expected to begin production later this year and a first look image has been shared, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come. The Star Wars team confirmed that Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni will all be producing the movie.

“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” said Favreau. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.” This announcement has sent a wave of excitement through the Star Wars fan community, as Favreau and Filoni have successfully introduced new and beloved characters to the Star Wars universe.

Additionally, The Mandalorian & Grogu has been described as a film that will “lead Lucasfilm’s ongoing feature-development slate, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni.” This news indicates a promising future for Star Wars on the big screen. The movie is expected to tie up the interconnected stories told in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and other New Republic-focused Disney+ series.

The Star Wars team also revealed that James Mangold’s movie will focus on the “dawning of the Force,” while Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s movie will feature Daisy Ridley’s Rey as she builds a new Jedi Order. Notably absent from this lineup is Taika Waititi, who was said to be working on his own Star Wars film, suggesting that these four movies are set to be released first.

As a bonus, the press release also confirmed that Ahsoka Season 2 is currently in development. This revelation, combined with the upcoming Star Wars films, promises an exciting future for fans of the franchise. This new wave of Star Wars content comes after a hiatus following the release of The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.

To summarize, The Mandalorian & Grogu is set to be the first Star Wars film to hit theaters since 2019 and the anticipation is at an all-time high. With a talented team of directors and producers on board, this movie, along with the others in development, presents an exciting new chapter for the beloved Star Wars saga.