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The Mandalorian Season 4 Potential Release Date, Cast and News
The bounty hunter and the little green creature have been traveling the galaxy for three seasons now and get involved in all kinds of adventures. Everything indicates that their journey will not end soon. Not only is there a fourth season in the pipeline, but a movie about the dynamic duo is also in the works.
We already have two spin-off shows straight from The Mandalorian: The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka. Also available on Disney+ is Andor, a Rogue One prequel series starring Diego Luna. Ewan McGregor also reprized his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in yet another spin-off series.
So. A lot of. Star Wars.
Check out our complete guide to all the Star Wars content on Disney+ for more information on what you can watch now and what’s coming. Otherwise, read on for everything you need to know about season four of The Mandalorian.
What is the possible release date for The Mandalorian season 4?
We know for sure that The Mandalorian will return, Jon Favreau confirmed in an interview with CinemaBlend.
While the scripts for season 4 of The Mandalorian have already been written (via BFMTV on Twitter), there’s no word on when the show might start filming. So it is unknown when the fourth part will premiere.
For now, Disney is focusing on making a feature film about the adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu.
The Mandalorian season 4 cast: Who is expected to return?
While Disney hasn’t made any final announcements, we expect they will Pedro Pascal will be back in the lead role of Din Djarin (AKA Mando).
Unfortunately, Carl Weers will not return to the role of Greef Karg – the actor passed away in February 2024.
However, we can expect it Katee Sackhoffs Mandalorian warrior Bo-Katan Kryze. Emily Swallows is also expected to return as The Armorer, as is Amy Sedaris as the cunning engineer Peli Motto.
Rosario Dawson starred in her own spin-off series as Ahsoka Tano, so we could see her make another guest appearance as her show takes place in the same timeline as The Mandalorian.
Captain Carson Teva (Paul Sun Hyung Lee) will be a major character in Rangers of the New Republic, so another appearance of him is also possible.
Temuera Morrison had quite a pivotal role as Boba Fett in season two. Likewise, Mando played a major role in his series. We wouldn’t be surprised if we saw crossovers with both characters again, and perhaps an appearance Ming-Na Wen as sniper Fennec Shand.
The big question mark is whether we’ll get an appearance from the show’s big villain, Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito – more about his character to follow.
Who will write and direct season 4 of The Mandalorian?
Behind the cameras, Jon Favreau, who has a dab hand at both producing and directing and brought us Iron Man and The Jungle Book, is the showrunner and head writer for the series, though he’s ably assisted by Star Wars: Clone Wars TV -veteran Dave Filoni .
What will be the plot of The Mandalorian season 4?
Spoilers for season three of The Mandalorian below
The end of the third season ended quite positively for Din Djarin and Grogu, as they not only escaped Moff Gideon, but also helped retake Mandalore from the Imperials, with Bo-Katan taking the position of leader.
According to Variety, fans can expect the series to return to its original formula: “A series of one-shot adventures in which a lone gunman and his gorgeously adorable child explore the galaxy and grapple with bad guys.”
Din will likely take on contracts and missions for the Mandalorian again, helping them restore their lives and presence on Mandalore.
Of course, there are still some unresolved issues. Although it is believed that an explosion killed Moff Gideon, we never saw a body. He apparently had big plans for Grogu, so we wouldn’t be surprised if he shows up again next season.
The other antagonist is probably the Shadow Council. These are the members who joined Gideon during his holographic summons: former members of the Empire determined to reclaim the galaxy.
A notable member is Commander Brendol Hux, the father of General Armitage Hux, Kylo Ren’s second-in-command in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. It is very likely that this group will build the beginnings of what will eventually be the First Order.
Baby Yoda also has some history to explore. In season two, Luke gave us a glimpse into when Grogu was originally taken from his home during the Great Jedi Purge. Although ‘Din Grogu’ is now officially under the care of Din Djarin, his past may continue to haunt him.
Grand Admiral Thrawn was Ahsoka’s big bad, which could tie in strongly with the next series of The Mandalorian (if previous Star Wars shows are anything to go by).
The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie: What Does This Mean for the Series?
It turns out that the series won’t be the only new story featuring Din Djarin and Baby Yoda. According to Variety, a film titled The Mandalorian & Grogu is currently in the works, which will be directed by none other than Jon Favreau. He will produce the film alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni.
Disney announced that the film will be released in theaters in 2026.
According to the latest information Sigourney Weaverthe star of the Alien and Avatar franchises, has joined the cast of the film. It is not yet known who will play them.
As Weaver told Deadline:
I have a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu. I met Grogu for the first time recently. I’ll film that before I go to London for The Tempest at the end of this year. (…) I’m looking forward to it. I can’t say much about it now, but it’s fun bouncing between all these different universes.
Plot details are being kept under wraps for now, so it’s unclear how the Mandalorian and Grogu movie will fit into the show’s timeline and whether it will tie into other titles like Ahsoka, for example.
According to rumors reported by Bespin Bulletin, the fourth installment of The Mandalorian will be released first, with a shorter six-episode run, while the theatrical film would serve as an epic conclusion to the season. However, this has not been confirmed by Disney.
The Mandalorian and Gorgu will be the first of a new series of Star Wars films that Disney is preparing. Three more films are planned in the coming years.
James Mangold will tackle the New Republic-era story, which will tie into the storylines of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka. The untitled Jedi origin story will be directed by Dave Filoni, while Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will make a film about Rey’s adventures. Taika Waititi is also still being asked to release his own take on the Star Wars universe.
As soon as there is new information about the film The Mandalorian & Grogu, we will let you know.
