Two of Star Wars most beloved characters are heading to the cinema as Jon Favreau will direct The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Since bursting onto Disney+, The Manalorian, Mando or Din Djarin and his adventure with Grogu aka Baby Yoda have captured the attention and imagination of millions and launched Pedro Pascal into a global icon.

The series was created by Favreau the film will be directed by him and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni.

This new chapter in the Mandalorian and Grogu’s journey will go into production in 2024.

“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting,” Favreau shared. 

Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, added, “Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen.” 

The Mandalorian & Grogu will lead Lucasfilm’s ongoing feature-development slate, which includes films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold and Dave Filoni, who is also currently developing Ahsoka Season 2, among those in the works.