The Mandalorian & Grogu is all set to return to theaters after the franchise’s successful run on streaming platforms. Pedro Pascal, who once again collaborated with Jon Favreau for the film, praised the director for inspiring and guiding him through the franchise. The 2026 movie is the franchise’s first big-screen adaptation since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which was released in 2019. 

Reflecting on his experience working with the director, Pascal opened up about Favreau’s vision and approach to bringing Star Wars to life.

Jon Favreau and Pedro Pascal had previously worked together on the first three seasons of The Mandalorian before reuniting for the 2026 movie. Speaking of the director, Pascal praised Favreau’s work with comedy, practical effects, and visual effects, while also appreciating the director’s vision for bringing Star Wars back to the big screen. At the same time, Pascal said he felt he was in good hands while joining the franchise and taking part in its movie adaptation.

“I’m so easily guided into it by Jon and I have been from the very beginning... I just feel like I’m in such good hands,” he told Discussing Film.

As for the movie finally getting a theatrical release after more than five years, Pascal called it a natural transformation for the franchise. He explained that he grew up watching Star Wars films on the big screen as a child, and he still shares the same love for experiencing them in theaters. This is something that also connects him with Jon Favreau, as both grew up watching Star Wars films in theaters during their early years.

“I'm going back in my head to when I'm 10 years old, watching with my dad. I'm an usher in the movie theater”, the director said during the etalk interview.

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Not just the director, Pedro Pascal also shares a special connection with his co-star Sigourney Weaver in the film.

Pedro Pascal will return to reprise his role as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian & Grogu. Meanwhile, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, and Jonny Coyne are also expected to join the cast. Speaking about Weaver’s addition to the film, the Materialist actor had high praise for the movie. 

While White is set to play Rotta the Hutt, Coyne will portray the Imperial Warlord. The film is co-written by director Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Noah Kloor. Soon, the action will arrive on the big screen when the movie releases on May 22, 2026.

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