May the force be with you on May 22nd, as good as new The Mandalorian and Grogu are preparing to arrive in theaters. Ahead of its highly anticipated release, the global press tour is in full swing, with the cast and filmmakers stopping in Paris and London this week. The team delighted fans through a series of special screenings, performances, and fan events celebrating the next chapter in the Star Wars universe.
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Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and director, co-writer, and producer Jon Favreau visited the City of Light for the first time for a special screening of film footage, attended by over 2,000 fans at Le Grand Rex. The team later traveled to London for a UK fan event at Cineworld IMAX Leicester Square, where they were joined by producer Kathleen Kennedy. However, there is one little member of the cast who is effortlessly stealing the spotlight everywhere the team goes!
grogu stole the show
Grogu, the little green gremlin who belongs to the same mysterious species as Yoda, is set to make his big-screen debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu. During the ongoing press tour, the adorable Jedi apprentice has completely stolen the show, taking over the internet through endless memes, merchandise, and an ever-growing fan base. During a recent interview, Sigourney Weaver and Pedro Pascal were asked about their scene-stealing co-star — and both couldn’t stop gushing over Grogu.
Making his debut in the Star Wars universe, Sigourney couldn’t hide her affection for Grogu and said, “I love the little hair on his head, his ears, how expressive he is and his nails.” Meanwhile, Pedro jokingly added, “She even got a manicure for the event, so we know who the real star is.” He also reflected on how much the relationship between his characters Din Djarin and Grogu has struck a chord with audiences over the years, saying that he believes many of the emotional moments in the upcoming film will stay with audiences long after they leave the cinema.
According to a video shared by Star Wars on X, Grogu’s exclusive press day is every bit as adorable as fans would imagine. Her schedule starts with an 8:00 am call time, followed by hair and makeup at 8:30 am. By 8:45 in the morning, the little Jedi apprentice is seen using the Force to get a cup of coffee straight into his hands. The day then continues with meeting my classmates at 9:30 am, scratching heads, taking selfies and a few more sips of coffee along the way.
About Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Directed by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian and Grogu follows the trajectory of famed bounty hunter Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and his young ‘Padawan’ Grogu after the fall of the Evil Empire. With Imperial warlords still scattered across the galaxy and threatening the fragile peace, the fledgling New Republic turns to Din Djarin and Grogu for help in protecting everything the Rebellion has fought to achieve.
Written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and Noah Clore, the film is produced by Favreau with Kathleen Kennedy, Filoni and Ian Brice. Executive producers include Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki and Carrie Beck, while Academy Award-winning composer Ludwig Goransson serves as the film’s composer. Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian and Grogu is an all-new Star Wars adventure film shot for IMAX and is set to release in theaters exclusively in both English and Hindi languages ​​on May 22, 2026.