The “Clan of Two” is officially ready for their close-up. As Lucasfilm prepares for its highly anticipated return to the silver screen, Empire Magazine has pulled back the curtain on its world-exclusive coverage for The Mandalorian and Grogu. These stunning new covers don’t just celebrate the return of Star Wars to theaters; they offer the most significant look yet at the evolution of Din Djarin and his young apprentice.
It has been nearly seven years since a Star Wars film graced the multiplex, and the choice to lead the charge with characters born on Disney+ signals a new era for the franchise.
A First Look at the Empire Magazine Covers
The reveal features two distinct covers that capture the scale of the upcoming blockbuster. The newsstand cover highlights the bond between the titular pair, showcasing Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in on the set of a photo shoot.
Meanwhile, the subscriber-exclusive cover features an adorable photo of Grogu holding a clapper board.
From “Hired Gun” to New Republic Ally
The magazine asks director Jon Favreau and Lucasfilm co-CEO Dave Filoni (also the film’s co-writer) about why Din Djarin and ‘Baby Yoda’ are the perfect duo to launch Star Wars back on the big screen, and where this massive new outing takes them.
While some skeptics questioned whether a streaming series could translate to a feature film, Favreau is confident that the “cinematic” nature of the show was always intended for the largest screen possible. Filmed specifically for IMAX, The Mandalorian and Grogu promises to deliver the scale and “puppet cinema” charm of the original trilogy while pushing the boundaries of modern visual effects.
The film is set to bridge the gap between the fall of the Empire and the rise of the First Order, exploring the fragile stability of the New Republic. For fans who have followed every step of Din and Grogu’s journey, the movie represents a “graduation” from the small screen to the grand stage of Star Wars history.
Release Date and What’s Next
The Mandalorian and Grogu is scheduled to hit theaters on May 22, 2026. With the marketing machine now entering lightspeed via this Empire Magazine blowout, expectations are reaching a fever pitch. This special issue of Empire will go on sale at newsstands from next Thursday, March 12th 2026.
Stay tuned to Outer Rim News for more updates on the film’s plot, additional casting reveals, and deep dives into the lore of the New Republic era. This is the way… to the theater!
