Star Wars Celebration unveiled thrilling new details for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu-themed update set to enhance Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, coinciding with the release of the new movie. This update promises an immersive experience where Engineers will have the unique opportunity to look after Grogu. Additionally, fans will be able to explore the iconic planet of Coruscant, alongside familiar destinations like Tatooine, Bespin, and Endor, in a choose-your-own-adventure-style storyline.
Set to launch on May 22, 2026, this exciting update will diverge from the plot of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie but will still feature Din Djarin and Grogu in novel ways. The storyline kicks off with Hondo Ohnaka discovering a secretive deal on Tatooine between ex-Imperial officers and pirates. This revelation sets the stage for an exhilarating galactic chase, where guests will join forces with Mando and Grogu to pursue and claim a bounty in a dynamic, galaxy-spanning adventure.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Mission Concept Art for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run
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While full details are yet to be disclosed, it's clear that the Engineer's role will be significantly expanded, as they will be tasked with caring for Grogu, adding a new layer of interaction and fun to the experience.
In a conversation with Walt Disney Imagineering's Asa Kalama, we gained further insight into what guests can anticipate. "Throughout the mission, we're going to be giving the engineers the opportunity to actually get to communicate with Grogu," Kalama explained. "We think it's going to be a ton of fun. There may be times when Mando has to deboard the Razor Crest, and Grogu, left to his own devices, might get a little happy on the control panel. We love the idea of these fun little vignettes and moments where you're sort of on the comm with Grogu."
Regarding the choose-your-own-adventure aspect, Kalama noted that guests will face "a critical moment in your adventure where you are strapped for time and have to make a lightning quick decision about which of our particular bounties we want to pursue. This will be the inciting incident that allows us to decide which different destinations we go to."
For more from Star Wars Celebration, delve into how The Mandalorian & Grogu's Sigourney Weaver was charmed by Grogu, our exclusive interview with Hayden Christensen on reprising his role as Anakin, and all the major updates from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka, and Andor panels.
