Lucasfilm is set to begin principal photography for a Mandalorian feature focusing on the dynamic between Din Djarin and Grogu, with plans targeting a June 2024 shoot window. The update comes via the Film and Television Industry Alliance, a trade source widely cited for industry timelines and project confirmation. The production schedule places the initial filming in Los Angeles, with June 17 identified as the commencement date. Specific plot details about the film have not been disclosed to the public, but initial reporting confirms that the narrative will center on the evolving bond between the two iconic characters (Source: Film and Television Industry Alliance).
Jon Favreau, who serves as showrunner for The Mandalorian and also shares producing duties on the forthcoming film, described the prospect of a big-screen treatment for Mando and Grogu as highly exciting. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy added that releasing the project in theaters aligns well with the company’s broader strategy for expanding Lucasfilm’s storytelling universe on the big screen (Source: Film and Television Industry Alliance).
As background, the popular Mandalorian series returned with its third season on March 1, 2023. The season follows Din Djarin as he journeys back to Mandalore to assert his stance as a true Mandalorian and to confront the challenges tied to his mission. In 2023, audiences also saw the release of Ahsoka, a spinoff rooted in the same Star Wars universe, further expanding the surrounding stories and characters that fans have come to follow closely (Source: Film and Television Industry Alliance).
In a separate note, earlier industry chatter touched on rumors involving the performance itinerary of other entertainers. Specifically, there were discussions about Orbakaite’s concert schedule and claims that those events might be affected due to ties with Kirkorov. This line of inquiry underscores how fan interest and media speculation often intersect with official project timelines and public appearances in the broader entertainment landscape (Source: Film and Television Industry Alliance).