The Mandalorian Officially Returns Next Week With New Star Wars Release

Image credit: Francois Duhamel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Published Oct 26, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT Adam Bentz is a senior news writer at ScreenRant, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and lists. He studied creative writing and English with a concentration in screenwriting at Southern New Hampshire University and interned as a writer/journalist for The Borgen Project, an influential organization that fights global poverty. However, one of his proudest achievements is editing a Leonardo DiCaprio freakout compilation that has over 150K views on YouTube. Adam also fancies himself an amateur film critic on his personal website. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The Mandalorian is officially returning next week with a new Star Wars release, over five months since the movie was released in theaters. According to Variety, a new book, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, arrives on November 3, featuring concept art, early sketches, and interviews with the cast. More to come... Release Date May 20, 2026 Runtime 132 minutes Director Jon Favreau Din Djarin and Grogu take their clan of two routine to the big screen, with the New Republic hiring the legendary bounty hunter and his young apprentice to handle threats left behind after the Empire's fall.