An eight-episode limited anime series from Lucasfilm and Production I.G, “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi,” will premiere August 5, 2026, exclusively on Disney+. To celebrate, the trailer is now available.

Supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke Tada, and producer Hitoshi Ito debuted the trailer and teaser poster at a special “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” panel at the Los Angeles Convention Center yesterday as part of Anime Expo 2026.

Part of an all-new “Star Wars: Visions Presents” banner, which will be used to tell longer-form “Star Wars: Visions” stories, the limited series picks up not long after the events of the “Visions” shorts: “The Ninth Jedi” and “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope.” In the new series, Lah Kara continues to train in the ways of the Jedi under Margrave Juro. Kara goes on an epic journey of self-discovery as she and Juro’s small fellowship of Jedis-in-training embark on a quest to save her father.

“Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” is directed by Shunsuke Tada and written by Mitsuyasu Sakai. Kenji Kamiyama serves as supervising director. The executive producers are James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, Josh Rimes, Justin Leach, and Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, the producers are Hitoshi Ito and Kanako Shirasaki, and the co-producer is Caroline Keller.

The English dub voice talent includes returning voice cast Kimiko Glenn (Lah Kara), Andrew Kishino (Juro), Masi Oka (Ethan), Patrick Seitz (Homen), JP Karliak (Gramps), and Simu Liu (Lah Zhima). Neil Kaplan returns to voice The Narrator. The new English voice talent includes Feodor Chin (Gennoh), Young Mazino (Nawaam), Chase Sui Wonders (Tafflah), and Keone Young (Kwana).

The returning original language voice talent includes Chinatsu Akasaki (Lah Kara), Tetsuo Kanao (Juro), Hiromu Mineta (Ethan), Hinata Tadokoro (Homen), Cho (Gramps), and Shinichiro Miki (Lah Zhima). Akio Otsuka returns to voice The Narrator.

20-year-old Filmmaker Kane Parsons’ BACKROOMS makes a very impressive debut this weekend, opening with a stellar $85 million for A24 and Elevation Pictures, with 89% on the Tomatometer. This gives him the distinction of being the youngest Filmmaker with the highest Box Office opening of all time, and he also is the youngest Filmmaker ever to make a film for indie giant A24.

Second goes to OBSESSION with $28.5 million impressively in its third weekend for Focus Features, now going on to earn $106.8 million domestically for Focus Features/Universal Pictures.

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU also has a strong second frame with $25 million, a two-week total of $137.3 million for Disney.

Fourth goes to MICHAEL with $14 million for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures, taking it now to $343 million in North America.

Rounding things out is THE BREADWINNER starring funnyman Nate Bargatze, with $8 million for Sony Pictures, from 3,252 theatres. It gets 29% on the Tomatometer.

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU debuts with a stratospheric $82 million from 4,300 theatres for Walt Disney Studios. It gets a passing 63% on the Tomatometer, and overall ranks in the franchise’s seventh best opening. Best opening belongs to 2015’s Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. with $247 million domestically.

OBSESSION benefits from word of mouth, taking second spot with $19.9 million from 2,655 theatres for Focus Features, a two week total of $55.1 million for the Horror.

Third is MICHAEL with $18.5 million, still amazing for its fifth frame, taking it to $317 million for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures.

Fourth goes to THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 with $11.3 million for 20th Century Studios, a tally of $198 million.

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES rounds-out the Top Five with $8 million, taking it to $45.5 million over three weekends for Amazon MGM Studios.

Walt Disney Studios Canada transforms Cineplex’s Scotiabank Theatre Toronto Lounge into a Cantina-inspired fan experience ahead of the film’s theatrical release

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens exclusively in theatres on May 22

WHAT:
Walt Disney Studios Canada invites fans to experience a one-of-a-kind Cantina takeover at Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto’s Lounge.

From May 20 to June 10, 2026, the Lounge will transform into an immersive space inspired by “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” featuring themed cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere inspired by the galaxy’s most iconic gathering places.

WHEN &
WHERE:
Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto (259 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M6)

May 20, 2026

6:30 PM – Close

May 21 – June 10, 2026
Available during regular theatre operating hours

ABOUT “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU”:

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

Cast and filmmakers from Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” walked the massive red carpet on Hollywood Blvd. last night, before heading inside the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX for the film’s world premiere. In attendance were Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jonny Coyne, Steve Blum, Hemky Madera, Brendan Wayne, Lateef Crowder, Jon Favreau (director/co-writer/producer), Dave Filoni (co-writer/producer), Noah Kloor (co-writer), Kathleen Kennedy (producer), Ian Bryce (producer), Ludwig Göransson (composer), John Knoll (visual effects supervisor), Andrew L. Jones (production designer) and Doug Chiang (production designer). They were joined by a number of guests, many from the Star Wars Universe, including Ming-Na Wen, Manny Jacinto, Timothy Olyphant, Katee Sackhoff, Clancy Brown, Ahmed Best, Eman Esfandi, and Emily Swallow, among numerous others. The all-new Star Wars film opens exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Ian Bryce, p.g.a., Jon Favreau, p.g.a., and Dave Filoni, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

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Synopsis:
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

Walt Disney Studios Canada release THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU in theatres May 22, 2026.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Canada)

Yesterday, Lucasfilm hosted special look fan events for “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” at select IMAX® theatres around the world. In Los Angeles, co-writer/producer and Lucasfilm president and chief creative officer Dave Filoni made a surprise appearance at AMC The Grove 14 to introduce the screening and chat with fans. In New York, The Mandalorian himself, was joined by Grogu at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 to introduce the screening and pose for photos.

Meanwhile, in Berlin, Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and director/co-writer/producer Jon Favreau were at the city’s UCI Luxe Cinemas for a special footage screening for over 1,000 attendees, before participating in a photo stunt with fans on the city’s Spree River. And last week, Favreau was in Madrid for a fan event and photo call at Cine Callao, the city’s historic Art Deco cinema.

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026. Advance tickets for the all-new Star Wars film directed by Jon Favreau, starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White, are currently available for purchase wherever tickets are sold.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Ian Bryce, p.g.a., Jon Favreau, p.g.a., and Dave Filoni, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

The final trailer for Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” just debuted to an enthusiastic crowd of CinemaCon® attendees at the annual gathering in Las Vegas. The trailer and a new poster are now available to download and share. Advance tickets for the all-new Star Wars film directed by Jon Favreau, starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White, go on sale tomorrow wherever tickets are sold. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, with a score by Academy Award®-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, will be available on Walt Disney Records across all digital platforms May 15. The 12-inch vinyl album, featuring 13 score cues, is set for release June 5 and is available now for pre-order. A special limited edition Mandalorian helmet-shaped 10” die-cut vinyl, which includes two new score cues from the film, will be out May 22 and is also available for pre-order.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

A new trailer and poster for “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” are now available to download and share. The all-new animated series from Lucasfilm Animation will premiere exclusively on Disney+ April 6, 2026. Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th.

Set after the events of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” this pulpy adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who could be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.

“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” is created by Dave Filoni, based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. The series is developed by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. Brad Rau is supervising director. The executive producers are Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, Brad Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes. Alex Spotswood is the co-executive producer. The voice cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Oscar® nominee Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio-Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David W. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.

A brand-new epic, action-packed trailer for “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” has arrived! The trailer and an all-new poster are now available to download and share. Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.