Los Angeles, California – Baby Yoda, known as Grogu, is set to make his big screen debut in an upcoming Star Wars movie. Jon Favreau has been chosen to direct The Mandalorian and bring Grogu to the big screen, with production scheduled for later this year. Favreau expressed his excitement, stating, “I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”
The plot details of the film are being kept under wraps, but Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has referred to it as “a perfect fit for the big screen.” The Mandalorian, played by Pedro Pascal, gained popularity and critical acclaim after being introduced in the self-titled Disney+ series. It was even nominated for best drama series at the Emmy Awards, and a fourth season is in the works.
Favreau, in addition to being the creator of The Mandalorian series, has also written and directed multiple episodes. He is well-known for his work on films such as Iron Man and The Lion King. This Star Wars film is part of a larger initiative to focus on exploring the Star Wars universe on the big screen rather than the small screen. Disney CEO Bob Iger explained last year that this shift in focus was a part of their cost containment efforts.
The upcoming Star Wars film will also feature Daisy Ridley reprising her role as Rey. The film will be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, making her the first woman and person of color to direct a Star Wars film. Talking about the opportunity, Obaid-Chinoy stated, “We’re in 2024 now, and it’s about time that we had a woman come forward to shape a story in a galaxy far, far away.”
Several other Star Wars films are also in the works, including projects from James Mangold, Donald Glover, and Taika Waititi. Waititi has already mentioned that his film is expected to “piss people off.” It is worth noting that Lucasfilm has announced and cancelled various Star Wars projects in recent years, including films from Marvel’s Kevin Feige and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins.
The last Star Wars film, Rise of the Skywalker, was released in 2019 and achieved box office success, earning $1 billion worldwide. However, it received mixed reviews from critics. As fans eagerly await the new Star Wars projects, the anticipation for the upcoming film featuring Grogu is growing.
In summary, Jon Favreau has been chosen to direct an upcoming Star Wars film that will feature Baby Yoda, aka Grogu, making his debut on the big screen. The plot details are being kept secret, but Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy described it as a perfect fit for the big screen. This film is part of a larger effort to explore the Star Wars universe through movies rather than TV series. Other Star Wars films from talented directors are also in development. With Daisy Ridley returning as Rey and the addition of diverse voices behind the camera, the future of Star Wars films looks promising.