Breaking Down the Trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Mike Manalo

At its core Star Wars has always been about rebels and underdogs standing up to dictators using their own private armies to take over the galaxy. Since its debut in 2019, The Mandalorian strengthened those themes, centering on a ragtag duo of outcasts fighting the good fight against villains still trying their hardest to hold on to authoritarianism. Now the battle continues on the big screen as Din Djarin and Grogu return in The Mandalorian and Grogu!

Theme Parks

Disneyland Resort Adds Bluey and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ to Their 2026 Offerings

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 Michael Lee

Disneyland Resort had plenty to celebrate in 2025. Beyond the usual Lunar New Year, Food & Wine Festival, Halloween, and Christmas offerings, the resort also marked its 70th anniversary. Now, as we step into 2026, guests can look forward to returning favorites like after-hours parties and new additions that take them even deeper into a galaxy far, far away. Not only that, but they can see Bluey in the park for the first time.

Movies, Star Wars

Production on ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Movie Officially Announced

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 Mike Manalo

Confirmed today via Lucasfilm’s official social media, production on the long awaited big screen appearance of Din Djarin and Grogu has been officially announced this morning!

Podcasts, Star Wars

FDI Cast 169: This Hand of Mine is Burning Red! It’s Telling Me THIS IS THE WAY!

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 Jamie

Our last catch up episode of Star Wars goodness! This week, we talk about Mandalorian Season 3.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 309: Din is a Daddy

April 24, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Britney return to discuss the finale of The Mandalorian and compare it to the other show that features Daddy Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us. They also discuss the week in controversial actors and why Coachella is too dusty for them.

Interview, Star Wars

Hollywood Legend Carl Weathers Breaks Down ‘The Mandalorian’ and High Magistrate Karga

April 19, 2023April 20, 2023 Mike Manalo

Very few names have persisted in the medium of film and television the way Carl Weathers’ name has. From playing Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, to hunting Predators with Schwarzenegger, playing golf with Happy Gilmore, and now ruling over a planet in a galaxy far, far away, Weathers’ name and reputation as one of the greatest genre franchise stars on the planet cannot be disputed.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 308: Celebrating Star Wars

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith is back! And he’s joined by Britney and returning guest co-host Lauren Lola to go over all of the news and reveals from last week’s Star Wars Celebration in London, including the announcement of three new films and first footage from Ahsoka.

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Lucasfilm Announces Three New ‘Star Wars’ Films at Celebration

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s a big weekend for Star Wars fans! News and announcements have been flowing through everyone like The Force all morning. And perhaps the most exciting announcements were also the most unexpected. In short, we’re (supposedly) getting three new Star Wars films, everyone!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 305: Put Some Respeq on Kelleran Beq

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Britney break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian and the return of Ahmed Best to the Star Wars universe. They also discuss the twin controversies surrounding Marvel Studios currently. Yikes!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 302: Pirates of ‘The Mandalorian’

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith is out this week, so Britney brought back her Lituation Room partner Vanessa Shark to break down the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian and share some thoughts on the evolution of her podcast, now titled the DC Studios Podcast.

Reviews, Star Wars, Streaming1 Comment

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 is Off to Bold New Adventures

March 1, 2023March 2, 2023 Michael Lee

Star Wars has always been more than a space opera. It mixes in different genres from action-adventure to space westerns. It even takes inspiration from the great Akira Kurosawa. And The Mandalorian brings a lot of what we love about Star Wars and throws in a brand-new story that doesn’t have much to do with the Skywalker saga.

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‘The Mandalorian’ Director Rick Famuyiwa on Ambitious Season 3 and Easter Eggs

February 28, 2023March 4, 2023 Michael Lee

The Mandalorian finally makes its season three debut tomorrow after a year-long hiatus. The season promises to be its most ambitious as Din Darjin (Pedro Pascal) seeks redemption for breaking the Mandalorian code after he had to off his helmet twice in season 2.

Star Wars, Trailers

Din Djarin Finds His Way Home in ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Trailer

January 17, 2023November 25, 2024 Michael Lee

Though The Mandalorian season two finale saw Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) part ways with Grogu, their separation was short-lived as the two were eventually reunited in the final episodes of The Book of Boba Fett. Together once again, they’ll travel across the galaxy in pursuit of adventure. And a new trailer reveals more of the overarching plot and character drama, which sees Din trying to make amends for his past transgressions and the Republic making an effort to move away from its dark past.

Anime, Reviews, Star Wars

NOC Review: When Grogu Met the Soot Sprites

November 12, 2022November 19, 2022 Lauren Lola

It’s been three years since the first-ever Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian — as well as the platform it lives on, Disney+ — debuted. In celebration, viewers received a little treat, by way of a collaboration between two beloved studios.

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Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm Team on a Grogu Short

November 11, 2022November 12, 2022 Keith Chow

Yesterday, Studio Ghibli, the iconic Japanese animation house founded by Hayao Miyazaki, set the internet ablaze when it cryptically tweeted a video of the Lucasfilm logo morphing into its own studio card.

Conventions, Star Wars, Streaming

D23Expo: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Trailer Gets Ready For New Adventures

September 10, 2022February 1, 2023 Michael Lee

It’s no secret that The Mandalorian reignited the Star Wars fan base with its shiny gun-slinging attitude add very cute Grogu taking on a Lone Wolf and Cub vibe. Though the two were separated temporarily in hopes that Luke Skywalker could train Grogu in the ways of the force, the two eventually reunited. Now it’s time to see what new adventures they will embark on as they head to season 3. And series creator Jon Favreau shared brand new trailer at the D23 Expo.

Star Wars, Toys

Yogibo Adds Grogu to its ‘Star Wars’ Beanbag Collection

November 1, 2021July 14, 2022 Keina C

Just in time for the holidays, Yogibo is once again partnering with Star Wars to bring Baby Yoda fans a new furniture piece to expand their existing Star Wars collection! The Child  Hugger is the perfect companion to any bounty hunter or Star Wars fan in the family, as it is great for sitting, playing, and hugging.

Podcasts, Star Wars

FDI Cast 96: Grogu is the Worst Name

December 24, 2020January 1, 2021 Jamie

For our very own holiday special, we review season 2 of The Mandalorian.

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Star Wars, Streaming, Television

What the Season 2 Finale Means for the Future of ‘The Mandalorian’

December 18, 2020April 8, 2024 Keith Chow

A year ago, when Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon emerged from a wrecked Tie Fighter wielding the Darksaber in the end-credits stinger to season one of The Mandalorian, it was a signal to the audience that season two would tie more directly to established Star Wars canon than initially expected. Fast forward to the end of season two and it’s safe to say no one was prepared for just how extensive those ties would be.