Lucasfilm may be quietly teeing up a brand new Star Wars trilogy. According to a recent update from trusted industry scooper Daniel Richtman, The Mandalorian & Grogu may serve as the launching point for a fresh trilogy in the Star Wars universe.
Richtman claims, “Lucasfilm reportedly plans to make The Mandalorian & Grogu the first installment in a potential trilogy.”
That said, this isn’t a done deal. Richtman adds that Lucasfilm’s decision “depends on how well the film does.” In other words, if The Mandalorian & Grogu sticks the landing at the box office, it could pave the way for two more films. If it flounders, it might end up being a one-off.
This echoes earlier reports from last year from Making Star Wars saying, “…It’s a trilogy if the first one connects. If the first one [The Mandalorian and Grogu] is a big film, they’ll make two more. If the first one doesn’t and makes Indiana Jones [and the Dial of Destiny] money, then they’ll just do the two [already announced] and wash their hands of it.”
Interestingly, The Mandalorian & Grogu was originally conceived as the fourth season of The Mandalorian TV series, but it eventually evolved into a theatrical feature. Now it’s shaping up to be much more than a series finale, it could very well be the beginning of something bigger.
Adding to the speculation, Richtman also claims the Rey-centric Star Wars film has been “put on hold once again.” If that’s accurate, it creates a major opening in Lucasfilm’s timeline, allowing them to prioritize other projects, potentially this Mandalorian-led trilogy.
Of course, as with all things Star Wars lately, everything is still very fluid. Plans change. Projects shift. Nothing is truly locked until Lucasfilm drops an official announcement. But the idea of Din Djarin and Grogu being the backbone of a new cinematic era? That’s a move a lot of fans could get behind—if the movie delivers.
For now, we’ll be keeping our eyes on May 2026.
