Summary
There’s tons of excitement surroundingThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie, asStar Warsfans are keen to see how these two beloved characters adapt from the world of television to the big screen. Slated for a Jun 19, 2025 release, there is a lot of hype and intrigue about how this Disney Plus show is going to translate, and so far, there isn’t too much known about the project overall.
However, details are starting to come out about the upcoming Jon Favreau project, and there is no shortage of fan speculation about what might happen over the course of the film. Given that it will be the first theatrical release for aStar Warsmovie in seven years when it is released, there’s no shortage of pressure, butThe Mandalorian & Groguisn’t being given the biggest budget to work with.
Colliderrevealed thatThe Mandalorian & Groguappears to have a production budget of $166.4 million and received a tax credit to the sum of $21.75 million from the state of California. The California Film Commission revealed the figures, and while it’s a much bigger budget than many movies get, that’s not the case when it comes toStar Wars. It is significantly lower thanany otherStar Warsmoviethat has been released since Disney purchased LucasFilm, and that’s something that could impact the overall quality and what they will be able to do with the movie.
For comparison, the last movie in the franchise,Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, had a budget of $275 million. The previous twoStar Warsmovies had a minimum of $245 million, butStar Wars: The Last Jediraised all the way to $317 million. Obviously, with those beingStar Warsmovies, the budget is always expected to be higher than for a spinoff movie, but even the last two spinoff films had more money thanThe Mandalorian & Grogu. Solo: A Star Wars Storyhad $275 million, whileRogue One: A Star Wars Storyhad a budget of $200 million.
This means that The Mandalorian & Grogu will be getting put together on a significantly smaller budget, but that’s something that could end up benefiting the movie. Less focus on special effects and more on the action and high-quality acting could make this movie stand out. The film will seePedro Pascal return as the titular bounty hunter, while Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver have been added to the cast. On top of that, it’s expected that the likes of Giancarlo Esposito, Katee Sackhoff, and Rosario Dawson will be reprising their roles from the television series.
The Mandalorianhas always been a gripping seriesthat commands audiences' attention with each episode. It became popular due to the tension, the slow build, and the excellent story, and as long as all those things remain at the heart of this film, there’s no reason why it can’t be a success. The two lead characters have become some of the most popular within theStar Warsuniverse, and now the pressure is on to makeThe Mandalorian & Grogua movie worthy of the show.
