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 introduces a unique choose-your-own-adventure-style storyline that lets you visit iconic planets like Tatooine, Bespin, Endor, and the newly added Coruscant. A standout feature of this update is that Engineers will now have the responsibility of caring for Grogu, adding a new layer of interaction and engagement to the ride.
Scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, this update promises a fresh narrative that diverges from the plot of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, yet keeps both Din Djarin and Grogu at the center of the action. The storyline kicks off with Hondo Ohnaka learning of a clandestine deal on Tatooine involving ex-Imperial officers and pirates. This sets the stage for an exhilarating galaxy-spanning chase, where guests will join forces with Mando and Grogu to pursue the culprits and secure a lucrative bounty.
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'll be tasked with looking after Grogu, promising an engaging and heartwarming experience for all guests.
In an exclusive interview with Walt Disney Imagineering's Asa Kalama, we gained further insight into what fans can anticipate. "Throughout the mission, we're going to be giving the engineers the opportunity to actually get to communicate with Grogu," Kalama explained. "So, 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. So, we love the idea of there being these fun little vignettes and moments where you're sort of on the comm with Grogu."
Regarding the choose-your-own-adventure aspect, Kalama added that there will be "sort of 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. And that's going to be the sort of inciting incident that allows us to decide which are the different destinations we go to."
For more exciting updates from Star Wars Celebration, explore how Sigourney Weaver was charmed by Grogu in The Mandalorian & Grogu, our discussion with Hayden Christensen about reprising his role as Anakin, and all the major announcements from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka, and Andor panels.
