The Mandalorian and Grogu made its exclusive theatrical debut in the United States on May 22, 2026 [1]. The film continues the story from the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian, following bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu as they hunt an Imperial officer for the New Republic [2, 1]. Jon Favreau, the creator of the series, returned as director for the feature film [2, 1].
Critics gave the movie a 63% score on Rotten Tomatoes at release, while audiences responded more positively with an 88% score [1]. William Bibbiani of TheWrap described the movie as “the most purely entertaining Star Wars movie since the 1980s, but it’s hardly the most meaningful or ambitious” [1]. Favreau said, "If you’re watching it through the eyes of Grogu, he is coming into his own. He's starting to take on more and his dad [Din Djarin] is trusting him with more responsibility," emphasizing the character development in the story [1].
After its theatrical run, the film is expected to be available for rental and digital purchase in July 2026 [2]. Physical copies on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD are likely to be released in August 2026 [2]. The Mandalorian and Grogu is then anticipated to begin streaming on Disney+ about three to four months after the theater debut, around September 2026 [2, 1].
