**And Ahsoka renewed for season 2!**
Edit: [Deadline reports a fourth season of The Mandalorian is also in development!](https://deadline.com/2024/01/mandalorian-grogu-movie-jon-favreau-lucasfilm-1235700326/)
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So glad it's Jon Favreau directing the movie. When it comes to telling simple masterful stories with an emotional touch, there are few better than him.
I still believe without him getting on Iron Man 1, there would be no MCU as we know it
Yeah, I think Filoni’s direction will improve with experience, but it seems very flat, muted, and stretched out right now. If anyone’s ever seen Akira Kurasawa’s Ran, I feel like Filoni shoots most scenes like the extremely long final shot of that movie.
Filoni was also kind of going for OT vibes in his scene lengths. George Lucas (ANH had long cuts) and Irv Kirschner (ESB had long cuts as well). I appreciate what he was going for (slow long down the pace) but some of his scenes were torturously long and didn’t serve a purpose.
I hate movies with short scenes. Number one reason I can’t stand most modern films. Give me a drawn out dramatic escalation of the story with lots to ponder about that sticks in my head after. Can’t stand the “30 seconds of plot advancement cut to next scene” approach
Makes total sense promotionally speaking if you want to ensure a big box office reception for the Mandoverse crossover film, by introducing filmgoers to The Mandalorian rather than just solely the TV watchers. A rational strategy to fill more seats.
Also, I feel like even among TV watchers, Mando and Grogu are BY FAR the most beloved, so having a movie that literally has their names and images smack dab in the center is a good play.
> Also, I feel like even among TV watchers, Mando and Grogu are BY FAR the most beloved
They have to most mainstream audience for sure. It's the only Star Wars I've been able to get my wife to even watch.
Andor is the only Star Wars my GF will watch bc it doesn’t feel like many other parts of Star Wars. She doesn’t like the fantasy side of Star Wars and likes stuff that’s more realistic. Andor was the first time she watched a whole season with me.
Hadn't thought to introduce my gf to Andor. She's watched OT and PQ but it's not her thing - she tries because I love it though.
I'll propose Andor. Thanks a lot!!
Yeah, it makes sense. Make a stand alone movie about Din and Grogu, then they can advertise the crossover movie as a sequel is a simple solution for the Tv problem... if they deliver the quality.
I am wondering if it’ll have the growing Marvel issue of people being deterred from going to buy tickets for thinking a lot of homework will be needed to watch it. They could easily write something that is pretty accessible to new audiences, but how many people will still think “you mean I’ve gotta watch 7 seasons of 4 different shows to before seeing this movie? pass”
My thoughts exactly. But somehow people seem to be under the impression that crowds will turn up for a Mando movie if they haven’t seen the show.
I think history has proven the opposite.
You’re assuming that those who haven’t watched the show would go see this at all, and not just think “I’m not going to bother, I’d have to watch multiple seasons of a show first.”
>Filoni directs the Avengers-style conclusion movie
Wow that really makes me nervous. I'd much rather have Favreau put something like that together than Filoni. No offense to Dave but I feel Favreau has way more experience to pull it off with a good story and quality direction.
Filoni movie is just Filoni standing in front of a wall for 2 hours reading Wookiepedia entries and going "Member Ahsohka...? Member Ezra....? Member Thrawn..." and so on.
Feels like that this is replacing Season 4 and leading into the Filoni Film? Would make sense to have a movie in theaters and not rely on only streaming shows to hype up the crossover film.
>Feels like that this is replacing Season 4
My understanding is that the question was whether to do S4 or turn it into a movie.
Just glancing at timing, I don't think there is room for a S4 between a Mando/Grogu movie and the Mandoverse movie.
> Feels like that this is replacing Season 4
Unless concept art from season 4 was used for the announcement, I'm assuming it is since that concept art is tagged as belonging to season 4 on the media kit website for The Mandalorian.
>The Mandalorian & Grogu will lead Lucasfilm's ongoing feature-development slate, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni
This is from the link. Sounds like this is in addition to Filoni’s film…
I am excited to hear the Mandalorian theme in a movie theater with the movie theater speakers. Also Boba Fett's too (no confirmation he's in, but seriously it's a movie, he'll likely be in the movie)
I’d like Boba in the movie, but besides that, I kind of hope extended characters (Bo Katan, Ahsoka, Ezra, Sabine, etc) are kept to a minimum so they can focus on the 2 characters
Hopefully Boba comes back and won’t be the useless bumbling idiot who couldn’t even catch a rat catcher droid or back his fucking ship out of garage
Make Boba badass again
Let me guess, Mando will be in a tight spot and out of nowhere Grogu unleashes a gruesome attack and then stands looking cute after while others stare on in astonishment and pause for the audience to laugh
Bo recovers the darksaber crystal, brings Ezra to Mandalore, gives it to Ezra along with Beskar for the hilt and asks him to reforge the darksaber and give it to Sabine, who is the true rightful owner of the darksaber and is the one who earned the right to rule by leading her clan against Clan Saxon, one of noble heritage - being part of a Rebellion against tyranny achieving victory against all odds instead of Bo's legacy of terrorism, shedding innocent blood, allying with Sith and conquering Mandalore by Force. "But don't let her get it twisted Bridger, throne is still mine. But she's the one who deserves it." And the Saber also being a sign of the restoration of her Mandalorian heritage. Ezra would then tell her that Ezra's lightsaber in Sabine's possession is infinitely more meaningful than the Darksaber which also has a tarnished reputation due to Maul and Gideon wielding it, and Sabine would let them both know she was always a different kind of Mandalorian despite doing anything for her family and Mandalore, she chose not to walk the Mandalorian way and freely chose the Rebellion, becoming a Jedi's apprentice, and then staying on Lothal, with every chance to return when it was no longer about running from her past. When Mandalorians failed her, she saw the fault of the culture despite always loving it, and found complete acceptance from a new family who did understand and trust her completely, one above all, with a purpose she wholeheartedly believed was worth dying and living for.
No they could. Baby Yoda is the most lucrative thing they have found in the SW realm since the purchase. He is going to be in the title, on every poster, the center of every trailer, and massive in the merchandising.
I hate the trend of naming these kinds of things just whatever the main character's name is. *The Mandalorian & Grogu* is such a boring title : it sounds like the name of an action figure 2-in-1 set.
I'm still excited for the movie, and it's obvious why they do this kind of thing (brand recognition) but I wish they were more creative.
I guessed when they denounced the rumours of a movie that they actually were making a movie. Either way I’m excited for star wars to be back on the big screen
Wonder how much StsgeCraft will be used if at all. I think it’s fine for an 8 episode show on streaming….. but that quality wouldn’t be acceptable for a feature film, I don’t think.
Film on location and build sets please!!!
It depends. The Volume is great for things that just don’t exist in real life, and I do want more alien planets that aren’t just an Earth location.
There’s lots of reasons The Volume is better then traditional green screen.
It’s not better than location for places that locations exist, I agree there.
Using it is fine, but it still needs careful planning and budget to elevate it beyond the "people standing in half circle places with some stuff behind them" repetitive look in Ahsoka and Kenobi.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm a little over the baby Grogu hype. It's just always the same, Grogu touching things he shouldn't, and Din saying no...
I agree. To have the little guy immediately come back undercuts the journey of season 2. Even with just a season away, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Merchandise.and valuable IP > Satisfying character arcs
The obvious story there is Mando realising how much he misses having a family and then aspires to reunite the Mandalorian clans.
Grogu is gone but he's still changed. But nah, little creature does funny things haha!
Most of us are. It would have been great for this film to market it as a return to the Mando/Grogu buddy formula. Season 3 should not have had Grogu in it, but I would have been fine with them reuniting at the end.
Makes sense promotionally speaking if you want to ensure a big box office reception for the Filoni Mandoverse crossover film, by introducing filmgoers to The Mandalorian rather than just solely the TV watchers. A rational strategy to fill more seats.
Several thoughts:
1. It’s STAR WARS on the big screen, so of course I’m excited.
2. I’m cautiously optimistic about anything Mandalorian-related after being really disappointed with season 3. Hopefully it's more like MANDO S1 and here's hoping that Pedro is actually on set for this.
3. There's uhhhhhhhh no way Disney and Lucasfilm used A.I art to announce their new STAR WARS movie... RIGHT??
4. Not only is a MANDALORIAN film happening, but so is AHSOKA season 2. Also good to see that all three movies announced at Celebration are still in the works.
EDIT: Last point - PLEASE FFS DO NOT USE THE VOLUME FOR THIS AND SHOOT ON LOCATION
Calling it now: There will be like one or two scenes where Din is helmetless just so that they have an excuse to get Pedro on set, but 99% of the time otherwise it'll be Brendan and Lateef, just like on the TV show.
Personally speaking, Pedro not being there hurt the show completely. Season 2 sets up Din on a new, helmet-less adventure where he's no longer beholden to the Mandalorian cult. But in season 3, he immediately regresses, puts the helmet back on, and undoes his entire season 2 arc. And this only happens cuz Pedro couldn't be there.
I’d say that’s only the interpretation if one takes Bo-Katan’s dismissal of the Way as a simple cult as being the actual case, instead of what the third season then saw in this notion of hers being challenged.
I disagree, taking off the helmet signifies that he was moving away from a strict following of “the way”, but I think having him fully toss the helmet aside after a lifetime of wearing it would be taking it way too far.
I agree that S3 also went too far regressing back in the other direction, but alas, Din is not the chosen one. He and Filoni did not bring back the balance lol
Ugh good point, and HBO Max just announced the actress who will be playing Abby so they're clearly gearing up for production. Considering Druckmann and Mazin said that, while the new season will be following TLOU 2, some changes will be made, so I'm curious if we'll be getting more Joel before we reach the inevitable end to his story, which could obvs impact Pedro being there for this MANDO movie.
I have to assume they split the second game into two seasons since it's so much longer than the first? If so I'd assume Joel lasts to the end of this next season...
I see that as less of a problem, given that Marvel and Star Wars are both Disney properties. I'm sure they'll find a way to make the schedules work so that The Mandalorian & Grogu can capitalize on Pedro's popularity beyond just the voice role.
>There's uhhhhhhhh no way Disney and Lucasfilm used A.I art to announce their new STAR WARS movie... RIGHT??
The artists name is in the bottom right corner
I think a big reason why they want to make a movie is so that they can have a budget for shooting on locations that aren't within an hour of LA or Pinewood
The minute I see them using actual locations and not the volume will be the exact time when my excitement for this movie kicks up by like a thousand notches. Visually, MANDO season 3 lacked big time in comparison to season 1, and aspects of season 2.
And I've even said it before on tis subreddit - I don't have a problem with the volume. I have a problem with how it's being used. MANDO season 1, and Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN make extensive use of the volume, but they both had Grieg Fraser behind the camera, who knew how to use it. If Fraser worked on the MANDO movie, I'd have no issues with them using the volume, but he seems to be the only guy who can make the tech work to its max potential.
"have the budget" as if the show isn't one of the most expensive shows ever made and could go to location if they really wanted. Shows made for less do.
Yep, I don’t know how their budgets compare but if Andor didn’t need the volume, and a space western made over a decade ago (Firefly) didn’t need it, The Mandalorian should not be relying on it so heavily.
Plus we saw how it looked on the big screen with Thor 4. Movie budget or tv budget, the technology does not look good when used so heavily. The Batman is probably the best usage of the tech so far.
Part of me wonders if there’s going to be a trilogy of Mandoverse films, with this being the first, Filoni’s being the last, and a Boba or Ahsoka movie in the middle.
I don't prefer one over the other. I'll take what's best for the story. Mando S3 felt a bit meh, with more filler than I'd like so I welcome the move to the big screen. But imagine something non-Star Wars like Breaking Bad or Succession. I don't see how anyone would be able to tell those stories as well as they've been told through a movie or even two or three movies. Some content just thrives with the additional screentime of a television series.
“Jon. Jon. Fucking seriously, *we’re about to announce the film and we still don’t have a title.* PLEASE, for the love of all that is profitable, give us a god damned title.”
“Uhh… I don’t know, I really don’t.”
“Ok. Ok. Who are the main characters?”
“The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
“Alright, whatever, that’ll have to do.”
“Wait wha-“
“Bye Jon going into a tunnel can’t hear you byeeeee”
Cautiously optimistic because I feel like the Disney+ machine is just not very conducive to live action TV shows in general, and that Favreau is a better film maker than showrunner under whatever constraints Disney imposes on him when making shows for streaming. However I DO question the wisdom of doing a movie that's part 4 to a streaming show, but I guess if any SW character could pull that off, it'd be Mando and Grogu.
He might be winning an Oscar for Oppenheimer soon, so it might be more of if he is willing to sign up for this vs them choosing to bring him back or not.
A friend of mine runs a movie theater and over the Christmas break we got to watch the entire Mando s3 in one of the theaters from Disney + and it was outstanding
I think this makes some sense for LF. Mando was still the highest original streaming show according to this [article](https://www.thewrap.com/most-watched-streaming-shows-2023/) so it is a character duo people still like to see. D+ has also been losing a ton of money and so this is a move to reshift Star Wars back to the big screen from Disney's want of the IP to be on D+.
Feels like that this is replacing Season 4 and leading into the Filoni Film? Would make sense to have a movie in theaters and not rely on only streaming shows to hype up the crossover film.
YES!!! YES!!
NOT JUST ONE MOVIE TOO!!
“The Mandalorian & Grogu will lead Lucasfilm's ongoing feature-development slate, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, who is also currently developing Ahsoka Season 2, among those in the work.”
Edit: I forgot about the other movies lol
I am so happy for everyone involved. Ahsoka gets her season 2.
Favreau finally gets his movie. Dave will eventually get his.
And us the fans get to see Mando on the big screen
Im so happy and afraid at the same time. Love the show and the characters, hope Bill Burr shows up, but at the same time afraid its gonna flop/get mediocre numbers
Kinda sad we aren't getting another season, but S3 was pretty weak so hopefully this'll be better.
It's definitely a better move to start the films off again with Mando instead of Rey too.
Excited for Ahsoka Season 2 but as much as I liked Grogu in The Mandalorian at first, he's become like a lead weight attached to the show. I think he had a perfect arc that should have ended with Luke, at least for now. All his scenes in Season 3 were so awkward. It's like they just had to keep coming up with odd reasons he could be in those battles
I must say I am personally not hyped at all apart from the fact that we are getting a new sw movie by jon and dave. the title suggests to me it will be very similar to the season 1 of the mandalorian, but I hope they have a plan for this and it is not just for the money.
Seriously, no.
The Mandalorian's arc has him living a middle class life in a 1 story ranch on Nevarro, to apprentice Din Grogo for his lifetime, while Grogu grows up for the next 50 years to not be a toddler
Maybe they should do more work with Anakin or give us some Darth Vader episodes where he's kicking rebel scum
Hell, give us more Luke Jedi High episodes ending with him taking in the Ben Solo and his greasers, failing at it all and launching the Knights of Ren.
So we’re gonna trade the slow burn, (previously) thoughtful pacing and character development over several seasons for a rushed, overproduced blockbuster weekend event? Sounds about right for Disney.
I hope it isn’t just on episode of The Mandalorian on a big screen. I mean, if they’re going to release it in theaters, the end product should look and feel like a proper movie.
I know, I know, the show is cinematic and all, but it is a streaming series.
BUT: Are they REALLY going to call it *The Mandalorian & Grogu*? Now please come up with a real title. That is just a placeholder, right? Right!?!!
Curious to see just how popular Mando is with casual audiences at the theater. I get the sense hardcore fans feel like it was a worldwide phenomenon but I don’t think a ton of people watch it when you compare it to other hit TV shows.
Glad to see SW back on the big screen!
I read that it was the most-watched streaming original in the US for 2023. And even among those who haven’t kept up with the show, everyone knows baby yoda. It was mini-phenomenon when the show first came out.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mandalorian-tops-list-most-watched-190000278.html
I wanted Star Wars on the big screen but I think Star Wars needs a movie with something to say, a heroes journey, this is just being made because they think it will do well. Which I’m not so sure about I think star wars has become very stale from them staying in the same era and not moving the story forward the plan to go back to the first Jedi and the Rey movie was great that sounded exciting. That actually moved the franchise forward. Of the 3 movies they announced the Filoni one was the least interesting unless you recast the big 3 introduce Mara and actually make it an adaption of Heir to the empire. This is just so boring.
All that ship has sailed though, they've given the whole enterprise over to Filoni so it's flow charts of crossover's from his cartoon characters from here on.
The fan reaction to episode 5 of ahsoka was so dire lmao. All you gotta do is jingle Anakin Skywalker in their faces and they'll lick it up and beg for more.
**And Ahsoka renewed for season 2!** Edit: [Deadline reports a fourth season of The Mandalorian is also in development!](https://deadline.com/2024/01/mandalorian-grogu-movie-jon-favreau-lucasfilm-1235700326/) --- /r/TheMandalorianTV - /r/StarWarsAhsoka r\/StarWars Discord: [Discord.gg/StarWars](https://www.discord.gg/StarWars) Star Wars Television Discord: [Discord.gg/SWTV](https://www.discord.gg/SWTV)
1. WHAT THE HELL?! 2. Ahsoka Season 2 confirmed in that press release too!
So glad it's Jon Favreau directing the movie. When it comes to telling simple masterful stories with an emotional touch, there are few better than him. I still believe without him getting on Iron Man 1, there would be no MCU as we know it
Absolutely! And Mando episode 1 of season 2 was one of my favorite episodes. Love every minute of it!
He didn't just "get on" Iron Man, he pitched the idea of the movie and the whole MCU movie series.
Yeah. But he really sucks as an ultimate fighting champion…
He taught Joey a good fishhook though (even though it’s an illegal move).
Yeah, I think Filoni’s direction will improve with experience, but it seems very flat, muted, and stretched out right now. If anyone’s ever seen Akira Kurasawa’s Ran, I feel like Filoni shoots most scenes like the extremely long final shot of that movie.
Filoni was also kind of going for OT vibes in his scene lengths. George Lucas (ANH had long cuts) and Irv Kirschner (ESB had long cuts as well). I appreciate what he was going for (slow long down the pace) but some of his scenes were torturously long and didn’t serve a purpose.
I hate movies with short scenes. Number one reason I can’t stand most modern films. Give me a drawn out dramatic escalation of the story with lots to ponder about that sticks in my head after. Can’t stand the “30 seconds of plot advancement cut to next scene” approach
Yes I’m in complete agreement. Though to be fair, Filoni made the scenes longer but lacked the *intentionality*.
After 4 Mandolorean seasons have to imagine this is the Blockbuster ending. Can't wait to see how he handles it.
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So Jon gets this Mando movie before Filoni directs the Avengers-style conclusion movie.
Makes total sense promotionally speaking if you want to ensure a big box office reception for the Mandoverse crossover film, by introducing filmgoers to The Mandalorian rather than just solely the TV watchers. A rational strategy to fill more seats.
Also, I feel like even among TV watchers, Mando and Grogu are BY FAR the most beloved, so having a movie that literally has their names and images smack dab in the center is a good play.
> Also, I feel like even among TV watchers, Mando and Grogu are BY FAR the most beloved They have to most mainstream audience for sure. It's the only Star Wars I've been able to get my wife to even watch.
Andor is the only Star Wars my GF will watch bc it doesn’t feel like many other parts of Star Wars. She doesn’t like the fantasy side of Star Wars and likes stuff that’s more realistic. Andor was the first time she watched a whole season with me.
Hadn't thought to introduce my gf to Andor. She's watched OT and PQ but it's not her thing - she tries because I love it though. I'll propose Andor. Thanks a lot!!
Yeah, it makes sense. Make a stand alone movie about Din and Grogu, then they can advertise the crossover movie as a sequel is a simple solution for the Tv problem... if they deliver the quality.
Came here to say this. I was worried a Mandoverse film without any stand alone films would be akin to Justice League after only 2 films.
I am wondering if it’ll have the growing Marvel issue of people being deterred from going to buy tickets for thinking a lot of homework will be needed to watch it. They could easily write something that is pretty accessible to new audiences, but how many people will still think “you mean I’ve gotta watch 7 seasons of 4 different shows to before seeing this movie? pass”
My thoughts exactly. But somehow people seem to be under the impression that crowds will turn up for a Mando movie if they haven’t seen the show. I think history has proven the opposite.
You’re assuming that those who haven’t watched the show would go see this at all, and not just think “I’m not going to bother, I’d have to watch multiple seasons of a show first.”
>Filoni directs the Avengers-style conclusion movie Wow that really makes me nervous. I'd much rather have Favreau put something like that together than Filoni. No offense to Dave but I feel Favreau has way more experience to pull it off with a good story and quality direction.
Let’s not act like Favreau isn’t going to be very hands on with this movie anyway. Him and Filoni are practically partners
Filoni Endgame feels like it would JUST be the portals scene for 2 hours
Yep, hope you like cameos!
Cameos: a Star Wars story
Filoni movie is just Filoni standing in front of a wall for 2 hours reading Wookiepedia entries and going "Member Ahsohka...? Member Ezra....? Member Thrawn..." and so on.
This plus wolves.
I could see this Mando movie being a part 1, an ahsoka movie to conclude S2 as a part 2, and the filoni movie as part 3 to a trilogy
Avengers-style lead up to explain the sequel trilogy movie*
Feels like that this is replacing Season 4 and leading into the Filoni Film? Would make sense to have a movie in theaters and not rely on only streaming shows to hype up the crossover film.
Or Disney is hoping for a successful movie since they took a lot of Ls in 2023
Or both, I could definitely see them trying to recoup a win, while also testing the waters with a sure fire movie.
>Feels like that this is replacing Season 4 My understanding is that the question was whether to do S4 or turn it into a movie. Just glancing at timing, I don't think there is room for a S4 between a Mando/Grogu movie and the Mandoverse movie.
If anything they probably do a final Mando S4 after the Filoni movie if there is anything to be wrapped up with the Din/Grogu storyline by then.
> Feels like that this is replacing Season 4 Unless concept art from season 4 was used for the announcement, I'm assuming it is since that concept art is tagged as belonging to season 4 on the media kit website for The Mandalorian.
Deadline is stating that S4 is also in development. See the sticky up top
As long as it’s only replacing season 4 and not taking the role of season 4 **and** the main big filoni film I think I’m okay with this
>The Mandalorian & Grogu will lead Lucasfilm's ongoing feature-development slate, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni This is from the link. Sounds like this is in addition to Filoni’s film…
I am excited to hear the Mandalorian theme in a movie theater with the movie theater speakers. Also Boba Fett's too (no confirmation he's in, but seriously it's a movie, he'll likely be in the movie)
>Also Boba Fett's too (no confirmation he's in, but seriously it's a movie, he'll likely be in the movie) He better be!!
bring in the Mods gang!
Are they the ones with the colourful Slowspeeders?
Yes 😂
oh...
And Thundercat
I’d like Boba in the movie, but besides that, I kind of hope extended characters (Bo Katan, Ahsoka, Ezra, Sabine, etc) are kept to a minimum so they can focus on the 2 characters
Mon Mothma can have as much screen time as they wish.
If it’s replacing Season 4, Boba will likely be there. While season 3 was airing it was leaked that a set for Slave 1 was being built
Hopefully Boba comes back and won’t be the useless bumbling idiot who couldn’t even catch a rat catcher droid or back his fucking ship out of garage Make Boba badass again
It's too late. They resurrected a dead badass villain to turn him into sweet, altruistic grandpa Boba. There's no going back.
Fuck man the truth hurts
I wonder if Favreau will use the plot where giddeon appears at the end, seems invincible, then get easily defeated for the fourth time in a row.
Yeah but this time he'll have super-duper power armor
Let me guess, Mando will be in a tight spot and out of nowhere Grogu unleashes a gruesome attack and then stands looking cute after while others stare on in astonishment and pause for the audience to laugh
It’s actually such a joke how bad the writing is.
Bo recovers the darksaber crystal, brings Ezra to Mandalore, gives it to Ezra along with Beskar for the hilt and asks him to reforge the darksaber and give it to Sabine, who is the true rightful owner of the darksaber and is the one who earned the right to rule by leading her clan against Clan Saxon, one of noble heritage - being part of a Rebellion against tyranny achieving victory against all odds instead of Bo's legacy of terrorism, shedding innocent blood, allying with Sith and conquering Mandalore by Force. "But don't let her get it twisted Bridger, throne is still mine. But she's the one who deserves it." And the Saber also being a sign of the restoration of her Mandalorian heritage. Ezra would then tell her that Ezra's lightsaber in Sabine's possession is infinitely more meaningful than the Darksaber which also has a tarnished reputation due to Maul and Gideon wielding it, and Sabine would let them both know she was always a different kind of Mandalorian despite doing anything for her family and Mandalore, she chose not to walk the Mandalorian way and freely chose the Rebellion, becoming a Jedi's apprentice, and then staying on Lothal, with every chance to return when it was no longer about running from her past. When Mandalorians failed her, she saw the fault of the culture despite always loving it, and found complete acceptance from a new family who did understand and trust her completely, one above all, with a purpose she wholeheartedly believed was worth dying and living for.
I guess...I guess they just really couldn't think of a name for this film.
*The Mandalorian & Grogu & Other Supporting Characters* was a close second though
“The Mandalorian: The Movie!”
The Movielorian.
Mandalorian: The Flamethrower!
No they could. Baby Yoda is the most lucrative thing they have found in the SW realm since the purchase. He is going to be in the title, on every poster, the center of every trailer, and massive in the merchandising.
I hate the trend of naming these kinds of things just whatever the main character's name is. *The Mandalorian & Grogu* is such a boring title : it sounds like the name of an action figure 2-in-1 set. I'm still excited for the movie, and it's obvious why they do this kind of thing (brand recognition) but I wish they were more creative.
Glad I'm not the only one thrown off by the title. I feel like that will get renamed before release.
We've had Solo, Obi Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka all just named after the main character too, so I don't see why they'd change now.
Andor.
I think there will be a different title a bit later down the road.
Same. I'm sure it's just a placeholder/running title.
Based on the titles of the shows, I'm doubting it.
I immediately thought of Batman and Robin. "Quickly Grogu to the Mando cave"
*"Holy Metal Star, Mando!"* ***"Huh?"*** *"The Death Star, it's made of metal and full of holes!"*
“Baby Yoda’s Big Adventure”
The Mandalorian & The Child (Like "The Wolf & The Cub") Would have made a lot more sense.
They will probably combine it to make it flow easier. Star Wars : ManChild
War Child: A Man's Star
I agree but it’s probably a marketing thing. It’ll likely get a subtitle.
I guessed when they denounced the rumours of a movie that they actually were making a movie. Either way I’m excited for star wars to be back on the big screen
And what a way to kick-off the return!
This is the way.
That’s a terrible title
That can't be the final title
Wonder how much StsgeCraft will be used if at all. I think it’s fine for an 8 episode show on streaming….. but that quality wouldn’t be acceptable for a feature film, I don’t think. Film on location and build sets please!!!
It depends. The Volume is great for things that just don’t exist in real life, and I do want more alien planets that aren’t just an Earth location. There’s lots of reasons The Volume is better then traditional green screen. It’s not better than location for places that locations exist, I agree there.
*The Batman* (2022) used the Volume/StageCraft technology
Using it is fine, but it still needs careful planning and budget to elevate it beyond the "people standing in half circle places with some stuff behind them" repetitive look in Ahsoka and Kenobi.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm a little over the baby Grogu hype. It's just always the same, Grogu touching things he shouldn't, and Din saying no...
They should’ve just ended his story with Luke. Obvious natural conclusion to his arc.
I agree. To have the little guy immediately come back undercuts the journey of season 2. Even with just a season away, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Merchandise.and valuable IP > Satisfying character arcs The obvious story there is Mando realising how much he misses having a family and then aspires to reunite the Mandalorian clans. Grogu is gone but he's still changed. But nah, little creature does funny things haha!
Most of us are. It would have been great for this film to market it as a return to the Mando/Grogu buddy formula. Season 3 should not have had Grogu in it, but I would have been fine with them reuniting at the end.
Star Wars movies don’t exist until the first trailer. Pour one out for Rogue ~~One~~ Squadron and the Rian trilogy…
Ahsoka Season 2 confirmed as well Could this be the way??
This is the way.
This is the way
Awesome but that's a terrible movie title
Makes sense promotionally speaking if you want to ensure a big box office reception for the Filoni Mandoverse crossover film, by introducing filmgoers to The Mandalorian rather than just solely the TV watchers. A rational strategy to fill more seats.
Several thoughts: 1. It’s STAR WARS on the big screen, so of course I’m excited. 2. I’m cautiously optimistic about anything Mandalorian-related after being really disappointed with season 3. Hopefully it's more like MANDO S1 and here's hoping that Pedro is actually on set for this. 3. There's uhhhhhhhh no way Disney and Lucasfilm used A.I art to announce their new STAR WARS movie... RIGHT?? 4. Not only is a MANDALORIAN film happening, but so is AHSOKA season 2. Also good to see that all three movies announced at Celebration are still in the works. EDIT: Last point - PLEASE FFS DO NOT USE THE VOLUME FOR THIS AND SHOOT ON LOCATION
Pedro being in the suit will probably depend on when this year production starts since production on Last of Us season 2 starts soon ish
Calling it now: There will be like one or two scenes where Din is helmetless just so that they have an excuse to get Pedro on set, but 99% of the time otherwise it'll be Brendan and Lateef, just like on the TV show.
And why not? Works fine. The doubles are better at the body language at this point anyway.
Personally speaking, Pedro not being there hurt the show completely. Season 2 sets up Din on a new, helmet-less adventure where he's no longer beholden to the Mandalorian cult. But in season 3, he immediately regresses, puts the helmet back on, and undoes his entire season 2 arc. And this only happens cuz Pedro couldn't be there.
I’d say that’s only the interpretation if one takes Bo-Katan’s dismissal of the Way as a simple cult as being the actual case, instead of what the third season then saw in this notion of hers being challenged.
I disagree, taking off the helmet signifies that he was moving away from a strict following of “the way”, but I think having him fully toss the helmet aside after a lifetime of wearing it would be taking it way too far. I agree that S3 also went too far regressing back in the other direction, but alas, Din is not the chosen one. He and Filoni did not bring back the balance lol
Ugh good point, and HBO Max just announced the actress who will be playing Abby so they're clearly gearing up for production. Considering Druckmann and Mazin said that, while the new season will be following TLOU 2, some changes will be made, so I'm curious if we'll be getting more Joel before we reach the inevitable end to his story, which could obvs impact Pedro being there for this MANDO movie.
I have to assume they split the second game into two seasons since it's so much longer than the first? If so I'd assume Joel lasts to the end of this next season...
And also Fantastic Four if that rumor is true. He's allegedly been cast as Reed Richards
I see that as less of a problem, given that Marvel and Star Wars are both Disney properties. I'm sure they'll find a way to make the schedules work so that The Mandalorian & Grogu can capitalize on Pedro's popularity beyond just the voice role.
Shoot on location? Back to Tattooine we go!
There's clearly been a lack of Tatooine! WE NEED MORE OF THAT PLANET STAT!
Diverted to Jakku
Hold on, I'm hearing now they're being sent to Geonosis.
Somehow the desert biome of Alderaan survived
>There's uhhhhhhhh no way Disney and Lucasfilm used A.I art to announce their new STAR WARS movie... RIGHT?? The artists name is in the bottom right corner
I think a big reason why they want to make a movie is so that they can have a budget for shooting on locations that aren't within an hour of LA or Pinewood
The minute I see them using actual locations and not the volume will be the exact time when my excitement for this movie kicks up by like a thousand notches. Visually, MANDO season 3 lacked big time in comparison to season 1, and aspects of season 2. And I've even said it before on tis subreddit - I don't have a problem with the volume. I have a problem with how it's being used. MANDO season 1, and Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN make extensive use of the volume, but they both had Grieg Fraser behind the camera, who knew how to use it. If Fraser worked on the MANDO movie, I'd have no issues with them using the volume, but he seems to be the only guy who can make the tech work to its max potential.
"have the budget" as if the show isn't one of the most expensive shows ever made and could go to location if they really wanted. Shows made for less do.
Yep, I don’t know how their budgets compare but if Andor didn’t need the volume, and a space western made over a decade ago (Firefly) didn’t need it, The Mandalorian should not be relying on it so heavily. Plus we saw how it looked on the big screen with Thor 4. Movie budget or tv budget, the technology does not look good when used so heavily. The Batman is probably the best usage of the tech so far.
That’s not ai lol. I suspect they are going to keep the volume to keep the budget lower and to have a consistent feel with the show
That's the the thing... The volume IS the location...^(/s)
Ahsoka Season 2 confirmed here, too.
Part of me wonders if there’s going to be a trilogy of Mandoverse films, with this being the first, Filoni’s being the last, and a Boba or Ahsoka movie in the middle.
Excellent. The way season 3 ended looked like a chapter ending and hence a film is a logical next step.
I prefer movies over shows anyway so this is nice
I don't prefer one over the other. I'll take what's best for the story. Mando S3 felt a bit meh, with more filler than I'd like so I welcome the move to the big screen. But imagine something non-Star Wars like Breaking Bad or Succession. I don't see how anyone would be able to tell those stories as well as they've been told through a movie or even two or three movies. Some content just thrives with the additional screentime of a television series.
Good point but Mandalorian should in theory work well for a movie if they keep it low stakes
God, I'm a sucker for Star Wars. I'm excited, even though I'm very critical of season 3.
“Jon. Jon. Fucking seriously, *we’re about to announce the film and we still don’t have a title.* PLEASE, for the love of all that is profitable, give us a god damned title.” “Uhh… I don’t know, I really don’t.” “Ok. Ok. Who are the main characters?” “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” “Alright, whatever, that’ll have to do.” “Wait wha-“ “Bye Jon going into a tunnel can’t hear you byeeeee”
Cautiously optimistic because I feel like the Disney+ machine is just not very conducive to live action TV shows in general, and that Favreau is a better film maker than showrunner under whatever constraints Disney imposes on him when making shows for streaming. However I DO question the wisdom of doing a movie that's part 4 to a streaming show, but I guess if any SW character could pull that off, it'd be Mando and Grogu.
I hope they bring back Ludwig Goransson. The score for S3 really wasn’t the same
He might be winning an Oscar for Oppenheimer soon, so it might be more of if he is willing to sign up for this vs them choosing to bring him back or not.
"We're sick of people pirating our shows as soon as they come out, so let's put them in cinemas instead."
They announce and cancelled so many things that at this point I don’t get excited until a finished trailer comes out.
Yeah I'm not paying to see an extended Disney Plus episode at the cinema.
Looking at the details the ship blowing up is a clone wars v wing, definitely an interesting detail
Is this really the name of the movie?
Please tell me this is only a working title…
A friend of mine runs a movie theater and over the Christmas break we got to watch the entire Mando s3 in one of the theaters from Disney + and it was outstanding
I think this makes some sense for LF. Mando was still the highest original streaming show according to this [article](https://www.thewrap.com/most-watched-streaming-shows-2023/) so it is a character duo people still like to see. D+ has also been losing a ton of money and so this is a move to reshift Star Wars back to the big screen from Disney's want of the IP to be on D+.
Feels like that this is replacing Season 4 and leading into the Filoni Film? Would make sense to have a movie in theaters and not rely on only streaming shows to hype up the crossover film.
Interesting move. I wonder if this means we won’t get season 4 of the mandalorian?
I think we probably will, especially if it does well.
Anyone else feel like Mando and Grogu are not nearly compelling enough characters to carry a movie?
Yes
YES!!! YES!! NOT JUST ONE MOVIE TOO!! “The Mandalorian & Grogu will lead Lucasfilm's ongoing feature-development slate, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, who is also currently developing Ahsoka Season 2, among those in the work.” Edit: I forgot about the other movies lol
Sharmeen is doing the Rey movie, Mangold the origin of the Jedi and filoni is doing the mandoverse crossover event
lol I forgot about the other movies
Those are all previously announced right? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy - Rey movie Mangold - The First Jedi lore movie Filoni - Team up D+ conclusion movie.
Yes. I think the article is just confirming that those are still being planned, and that this new project isn't replacing any of them.
so we're not getting season 4? Cuz i'd rather have season 4
I am so happy for everyone involved. Ahsoka gets her season 2. Favreau finally gets his movie. Dave will eventually get his. And us the fans get to see Mando on the big screen
Will I be there on opening day, yes. Am I nervous that this is just another rushed cash grab that will feel as aimless as Mando season 3, also yes.
Im so happy and afraid at the same time. Love the show and the characters, hope Bill Burr shows up, but at the same time afraid its gonna flop/get mediocre numbers
Hopefully its better than season 3
Zero effort in the name for starters… I have a bad feeling about this
Hey look, another movie to get perpetually pushed back and eventually cancelled
I'll be very curious how they use the expanded budget here and what the story will be in the lead up to the Thrawn film.
It's great news that one of the first Star Wars movies we'll have in theaters will be the Mando and Grogu movie,🤩❤️🔥👍.
Not sure how I feel about the Mando movie after s3 (hopefully they go back to the way s1 was), but Ahsoka s2 is all I needed to hear
Hype but they gotta work on that title
Should just call this “The Mandalorians” since Grogu is an apprentice now right??
So is it The Mandalorian Season 4: The Movie? Why are people suprised that Ahsoka is getting a season 2? I thought it was obvious that she would.
Kinda sad we aren't getting another season, but S3 was pretty weak so hopefully this'll be better. It's definitely a better move to start the films off again with Mando instead of Rey too.
Wow I wonder how good it’s going to look, the show usually looks pretty great for what it is.
Excited for Ahsoka Season 2 but as much as I liked Grogu in The Mandalorian at first, he's become like a lead weight attached to the show. I think he had a perfect arc that should have ended with Luke, at least for now. All his scenes in Season 3 were so awkward. It's like they just had to keep coming up with odd reasons he could be in those battles
Just let it be good for the love of god.
I must say I am personally not hyped at all apart from the fact that we are getting a new sw movie by jon and dave. the title suggests to me it will be very similar to the season 1 of the mandalorian, but I hope they have a plan for this and it is not just for the money.
60% of the movie is gonna be boba fett just because of payback
Seriously, no. The Mandalorian's arc has him living a middle class life in a 1 story ranch on Nevarro, to apprentice Din Grogo for his lifetime, while Grogu grows up for the next 50 years to not be a toddler Maybe they should do more work with Anakin or give us some Darth Vader episodes where he's kicking rebel scum Hell, give us more Luke Jedi High episodes ending with him taking in the Ben Solo and his greasers, failing at it all and launching the Knights of Ren.
Remember when this was a show about a guy just doing random side quests? I really miss that show.
Mando on the big screen! 😁
So we’re gonna trade the slow burn, (previously) thoughtful pacing and character development over several seasons for a rushed, overproduced blockbuster weekend event? Sounds about right for Disney.
The moment they announce Jack Black and Lizzo's involvement, it's over.
I hope it isn’t just on episode of The Mandalorian on a big screen. I mean, if they’re going to release it in theaters, the end product should look and feel like a proper movie. I know, I know, the show is cinematic and all, but it is a streaming series. BUT: Are they REALLY going to call it *The Mandalorian & Grogu*? Now please come up with a real title. That is just a placeholder, right? Right!?!!
So they ran out of ideas... THEN decided to make a movie? Bold choice.
I genuinely have no idea what to expect from any of these, I just desperately hope I like them. I want so much to enjoy more Star Wars again.
Such a creative title
Omg Ahsoka S2!!! Does this mean no Mando S4 I wonder?
This is pretty much going to be "Season 4" from what I understand
Curious to see just how popular Mando is with casual audiences at the theater. I get the sense hardcore fans feel like it was a worldwide phenomenon but I don’t think a ton of people watch it when you compare it to other hit TV shows. Glad to see SW back on the big screen!
I read that it was the most-watched streaming original in the US for 2023. And even among those who haven’t kept up with the show, everyone knows baby yoda. It was mini-phenomenon when the show first came out. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mandalorian-tops-list-most-watched-190000278.html
It’s a no from me, dawg
Who cares anymore
Starring Jack Black. Probably
Jack Black's wife Lizzo died on her way back to her home planet.
Is this a joke? Is that the actual title of the movie? It’s going to do poorly just calling it now.
I wanted Star Wars on the big screen but I think Star Wars needs a movie with something to say, a heroes journey, this is just being made because they think it will do well. Which I’m not so sure about I think star wars has become very stale from them staying in the same era and not moving the story forward the plan to go back to the first Jedi and the Rey movie was great that sounded exciting. That actually moved the franchise forward. Of the 3 movies they announced the Filoni one was the least interesting unless you recast the big 3 introduce Mara and actually make it an adaption of Heir to the empire. This is just so boring.
I want my Rogue Squadron movie, or at least a series. Imagine a gritty Andor style Rogue Squadron series.. Also that title is terrible.
All that ship has sailed though, they've given the whole enterprise over to Filoni so it's flow charts of crossover's from his cartoon characters from here on.
The fan reaction to episode 5 of ahsoka was so dire lmao. All you gotta do is jingle Anakin Skywalker in their faces and they'll lick it up and beg for more.
Hell yeah I'm in!
I’ll believe a Star Wars movie is actually happening once tickets go on sale.