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New Star Wars movie trailer leaves fans baffled

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Official Trailer
  • Disney is set to release its first Star Wars film since 2019, titled The Mandalorian and Grogu, scheduled for cinemas on 22 May 2026.
  • The film continues the story of Pedro Pascal's Mandalorian and Grogu, set after Return of the Jedi, with the Mandalorian recruited by the New Republic to combat the remaining Empire forces.
  • Jon Favreau, who previously worked on The Mandalorian TV series, is directing and writing the film, expressing excitement about bringing the characters to the big screen.
  • Fan reactions to the trailer are divided, with some viewers criticising it for resembling a TV show and questioning its cinematic quality.
  • Conversely, other fans have expressed considerable enthusiasm for a new theatrical Star Wars project, eagerly anticipating the franchise's return to cinemas.
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