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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'The Mandalorian' rumor suggests season 4 won't be happening — but the force is still strong with the movie
This is the (movie) way — at least, according to a new report. It's been over two years since 'The Mandalorian' wrapped up its third season, and with no official word on season 4 since, fans have begun to wonder if the galaxy far, far away has quietly left the show behind. Now, a new rumor suggests those suspicions may not be far off. According to a claim by insider Daniel Richtman on his Patreon, 'The Mandalorian' won't return to Disney Plus for a fourth season. Instead, the story of Din Djarin and Grogu will remain on the big screen for the foreseeable, beginning with the upcoming movie 'The Mandalorian & Grogu.' To be clear, Disney and Lucasfilm haven't officially confirmed any of this so take it with a grain of salt. But given the long silence, shifting priorities at Disney, and the spotlight now shining fully on the theatrical project, it's getting harder to imagine season 4 ever materializing. It's a surprising shift for a show widely regarded as one of the best projects in the 'Star Wars' universe. The show not only helped restore fan excitement after a divisive sequel trilogy, but it also catapulted Pedro Pascal to a new level of fame for his role as the helmeted bounty hunter. While season 3 drew more mixed reactions, many held out hope for a proper continuation. But with shifting strategies at Disney and Lucasfilm, the future of 'The Mandalorian' may now rest solely on its theatrical debut. With 'The Mandalorian' season 4 looking less and less likely, all attention has shifted to the upcoming feature movie set to continue the adventures of Din Djarin and his beloved foundling. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. While official story details for 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' remain under wraps, the movie is expected to pick up where season 3 left off, acting as a bridge between the Disney Plus series and the broader cinematic plans being crafted by Lucasfilm's creative head, Dave Filoni. 'The Mandalorian' season 3 concluded with Din (Pascal), the adorable Grogu, and Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff) leading a united Mandalorian front to finally defeat Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) and his lingering Imperial forces. Their victory allowed Bo-Katan to reclaim Mandalore and begin the long process of restoring her homeworld. In the aftermath, Din struck a deal with the New Republic to help hunt down other remnants of the shattered Empire. That mission naturally puts him on a collision course with a much larger threat teased in 'Ahsoka': the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. With Thrawn potentially preparing a full-scale assault on the vulnerable New Republic, Din and Grogu may soon find themselves pulled into a galactic conflict. And with Filoni's crossover 'event' movie still years away, it appears 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' is set to serve as the crucial link between the beloved streaming series and the escalating war looming on the horizon. Richtman also mentioned on his Patreon that the stakes for the movie are incredibly high. He claimed that 'if the movie succeeds, a sequel will be made. However, if it flops, it will serve as the final chapter for Mando and could also put [Dave] Filoni's movie at risk.' Jon Favreau, creator and executive producer of the series, recently reinforced this shift in focus. At this year's Star Wars Celebration in Japan, he told Collider that his attention is fully on the movie, not a potential fourth season. 'Right now, I'm focusing on the feature,' Favreau said. 'You discover so much as you edit a film… Right now we're really locked in on the big screen story that's coming.' I've absolutely adored every step of Mando and Grogu's journey. I've even built up a little collection of Grogu toys and posters as a reminder of just how much this duo means to me. So, I truly hope 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' becomes a huge success, not just for fans like me, but for the future of 'Star Wars' storytelling as a whole. Season 4 hasn't been entirely ruled out yet, but since theatrical releases tend to bring in a lot more revenue, I'm fairly certain 'The Mandalorian' will remain on the big screen. Looks like Din and Grogu might be trading their beskar for box office bling!
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Conan O'Brien joins ‘Toy Story 5', to voice the character of Smarty Pants
Comedian and host Conan O'Brien has become the latest addition to the star cast of Toy Story 5. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton, who worked as a writer on the previous four films, Toy Story 5 is produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Disney. O'Brien will voice the character of Smarty Pants in the film. His team shared a video post on the Instagram handle on Monday, where the actor confirmed the news. 'I have got big news, I am going to be in Toy Story 5. Isn't that crazy? Legendary franchise. These films are amazing. I can't believe this,' he is heard saying in the video. He said he initially wanted to play the role of Woody or Buzz until he was introduced to his character. ALSO READ:Disney sets release dates for 'Star Wars' movie 'The Mandalorian & Grogu', 'Toy Story 5' and 'Moana' live action "But anyway, then they showed me this new character, Smarty Pants. It's the best character of them all. I far prefer this character. I don't even wanna play Woody or Buzz anymore, even if they beg me. I'm Smarty Pants; I love this," he added. Toy Story 5 is slated to release in US theatres on June 19, 2026.
Business Upturn
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘The Mandalorian' returning for season 4? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 16, 2025, 17:30 IST Last updated May 16, 2025, 11:15 IST Since its debut in 2019, The Mandalorian has been a cornerstone of the Star Wars universe, captivating audiences with the adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu (Baby Yoda). With three successful seasons on Disney+, fans are eager to know: Is The Mandalorian Season 4 happening? Here's everything we know so far, The Current Status of The Mandalorian Season 4 As of May 2025, the status of The Mandalorian Season 4 remains unclear, with conflicting reports creating confusion among fans. In early 2023, Jon Favreau, the show's creator, confirmed that he had written scripts for Season 4, and pre-production was reportedly underway. However, the announcement of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, set for release on May 22, 2026, has shifted the narrative. Multiple reports, including The Hollywood Reporter , have reported that Season 4 may not be moving forward, with the movie potentially replacing the series. Potential for Season 4: What Could Happen? If The Mandalorian Season 4 does happen, it would likely build on the events of Season 3 and the upcoming film. Season 3 ended with Din Djarin and Grogu settling on Navarro, suggesting a new chapter for the duo. Reports indicate that Favreau's scripts for Season 4 were designed to tie into other Star Wars series like Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew , potentially exploring the growing threat of the Imperial Remnant or Thrawn's return. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Japan Forward
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Forward
Star Wars Celebration Japan: The Ultimate Fan Galaxy
At Star Wars Celebration Japan, fans, filmmakers, and stars came together in a joyful, global tribute to the galaxy that shaped this writer's childhood. The Live Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan, where hordes of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars. As a lifelong Star Wars superfan, I can't tell you how excited I was when, in 2023, Lucasfilm announced that the next edition of its official fan expo Star Wars Celebration would be held in 2025 in Japan, bringing a selection of my favorite movie stars and 100,000 fans together at Makuhari Messe. I immediately collared my colleagues on IGN's US team to suggest we collaborate on coverage when the event came out of hyperspace two years later. I've never planned anything so far ahead in my life! It was worth it. For the three days of April 18–20 at Star Wars Celebration Japan, the IGN Japan and US editorial teams worked closely together in our own private on-site studio. There, we interviewed the stars of Star Wars . From The Mandalorian filmmakers and series stewards Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau to actors like Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker), Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano), Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks), and half a dozen cast members from the Disney+ show Andor, we spoke with dozens of visiting guests from a galaxy far, far away. Daniel shaking hands with Hayden Christensen (left), the actor who portrays Anakin Skywalker and his evil alter-ego, Darth Vader. During Celebration, new shows were announced. Surprises included a brand-new animated series titled Maul: Shadow Lord , which follows the one-time Sith apprentice as he returns from near-death. Attendees also got a first look at footage from the upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu , which will be the first big-screen Star Wars movie since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker when it is released in 2026. In a surprise appearance, actor Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy confirmed the title of their own upcoming movie, Star Wars: Starfighter . They said it will hit theaters on May 28, 2027. Director Dave Filoni, co-writer Jon Favreau, and Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy share a first glimpse of the upcoming Star Wars movie The Mandalorian & Grogu on the Celebration Stage. We covered these and more announcements from the show floor, which you can read about in more detail on IGN. Star Wars has been my favorite movie series for as long as I can remember. I was around four years old when Return of the Jedi came out in 1983, and I was instantly hooked. As a child, I'm not sure how much of the story I took in. Nevertheless, heroes Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa left an indelible mark on my tiny soul, while droids R2-D2 and C-3PO still feel like some of my oldest friends. Not to mention the film's bizarre collection of creatures, from the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt to the plucky Ewok Wicket, and the huge collection of action figures that brought them to life in my hands even after the movie ended. This was in the days of VHS tapes, and when my dad recorded a TV broadcast of 1977's A New Hope , I watched it over and over again, my imagination on fire. Its tale of a raggedy band of brave heroes fighting to topple a fascistic authoritarian empire feels just as relevant today. Two other formative movie series for me were Ghostbusters , released in 1984 when I was five or six, and the space horror masterpiece Alien , which invaded my psyche forever when I saw it much too young at around age 10. I re-watch films in these series every year or two, even now, and they have defined my taste forever. Sigourney Weaver on the set of The Mandalorian & Grogu with Jon Favreau. So, imagine my shock when, during our planning for Star Wars Celebration Japan, I learned I would have the chance to interview the actress who played Dana Barrett and Ellen Ripley herself: Sigourney Weaver. She will join the Star Wars universe for the first time when she appears in The Mandalorian & Grogu , slated for release in 2026. I have interviewed hundreds of stars, and I rarely get starstruck or nervous. But looking through the list of interviewees a couple of weeks before Celebration and seeing the name "Sigourney Weaver" knocked the wind out of me. As the event grew closer, I grew ever more convinced that faced with this heroine of my childhood, I would forget my own name or simply burst into flames. Thankfully, I was able to get this out of my system before Celebration. When the time came, Weaver was a delight, answering our ludicrous questions comparing cute little Grogu with the terrifying Xenomorph with grace and humor. I even managed to remember my own name. It was also a thrill to meet Ahmed Best. When The Phantom Menace was released in 1999, his character Jar-Jar Binks was a jarring presence (no pun intended). I'm ashamed to say that old-school Star Wars fans like myself treated the character's slapstick antics with vocal disdain. Best has spoken out about how even in these pre-social media days, the backlash was so harsh that he considered taking his own life. Exsqueeze me! Mesa happy to meet the lovely Ahmed Best at SWCJ!The one and only Jar-Jar Binks *and* Kelleran Beq 💕 ジャー・ジャーの俳優であるAhmed Bestさんに会えて嬉しかったです！ — Daniel Robson (@NoMoreDaniels) April 18, 2025 The prequel movies have been widely reappraised since then. Now that digital filmmaking has become the norm, they don't feel so alien — and indeed, they set the blueprint for pretty much all of today's blockbuster effects movies. Also, the younger generation of fans for whom the prequels were their first Star Wars movies loved goofy Jar-Jar, and now they are adults themselves. Personally, a few years ago, I watched through the Star Wars movies in sequence with my daughter when she was around seven years old. Seeing her giggle at Jar-Jar's chaotic antics made me fall in love with him completely. Best has since been reinstated into the Star Wars fold, playing Kelleran Beq, the Jedi knight who saved Grogu from destruction in the Jedi Temple during Season 3 of The Mandalorian – a role of great dignity. Meeting him at Celebration was such a pleasure. Later that weekend, my daughter and I found a Jar-Jar plush that shrieks uncontrollably when squeezed. It made us laugh so hard, we had no choice but to buy it. I love the Star Wars films and spinoff shows themselves, of course, but also the fandom around them. Star Wars Celebration Japan brought fans of all ages and nationalities to Makuhari Messe. While I don't know the official percentage, it felt like 70 or 80% of the audience was from overseas, with Disney claiming participants from 125 countries. Many of the fans I met told me they were visiting Japan for the first time, taking a couple of weeks on either side of Celebration to explore Tokyo or to visit cities like Osaka and Kyoto. Star Wars creator George Lucas was influenced in part by Japanese culture and the movies of Akira Kurosawa, so Japan was like a mecca for these fans. I felt proud that Star Wars could make so many people interested in Japan and its culture, with Celebration showing Japan in a positive light that the 2020 Olympics or Expo 2025 Osaka could have only dreamed of. And where you have a massive venue filled with Star Wars fans, you have cosplay. Japanese cosplayers are of course the best in the world, and at Celebration I was amazed by cosplayer Ricky's acrobatic recreation of a rolling Droideka robot, Yuuki's kimono-clad oiran Maul, Mayu's Sith bandit leader from Star Wars: Visions , a guy dressed as Luke Skywalker riding a horse-like Tauntaun, and a couple connected together as the front and back halves of Anakin's podracer. Cosplayer Yuuki posing in an exquisite kimono as an oiran take on Star Wars villain Maul It was also impressive to see how visiting fans brought their intricate costumes with them to Japan, not to be outdone by the locals. Some favourites included a lifelike (and very tall) Chewbacca, and a pair of women dressed as the Rancor monster and its keeper. Meanwhile, some friends of mine dressed as Mandalorian warrior Bo-Katan Kryze, the Master Codebreaker from a casino in The Last Jedi , and a Jedi escorting his kids dressed as Mando and Ahsoka Tano. Seeing the amount of work they put into their costumes during the run-up to Celebration was inspiring. The Rancor monster from Return of the Jedi, led by its affable keeper. Another cool thing was SWAG. An acronym for "Something We All Get/Give" that also simply means "swag," this is a tradition where fans trade homemade stickers, patches, badges, and even 3D-printed figures with other fans. It's a great way to break the ice, and the amount of creativity that goes into these items is incredible, from artistic takes on beloved characters to iconography advertising local fan groups from around the world. Not wanting to be left out, I made a batch of stickers before Celebration to trade, featuring a terrible pun-based gag that managed to win a few laughs when I exchanged them with people at the show. Here's the sticker design — please forgive me! Star Wars Celebration Japan was an overwhelming outpouring of positivity that made me happy to be a Star Wars fan. It was a dream come true to meet the stars of my favourite movies and TV shows, of course, but more than that, it was a joy to meet so many other fans in person. Away from the anonymous barrier of social media, there was no negativity to be found. It was also a delight to expose my daughter, now nearly 13, to this wholesome expression of love, unity, and hope. In these turbulent times, it really felt like being a part of a Rebel Alliance. Far from merely an expo, Star Wars Celebration Japan was just that: a celebration. Author: Daniel Robson
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Rosario Dawson Shares First Look Image of 'Ahsoka' Season 2
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Rosario Dawson is keeping fans in mystery, but thankfully not too much mystery. The actress let "Star Wars" nerds everywhere know that filming on "Ahsoka" Season 2 has commenced by posting a picture of a very distinct shadow outline to Instagram, which you can see below. Read More: Star Wars Acting Legend Reveals New Info About Canceled Series Accompanying what could only be the shadow of Ahsoka Tano, Dawson added the caption, "& we're galaxies far, far away....!" Rosario Dawson as the titular hero of "Ahsoka". Rosario Dawson as the titular hero of "Ahsoka". Lucasfilm/Disney Rosario Dawson first wielded the white lightsabers of Ahsoka Tano in Season 2 of "The Mandalorian" and later in "The Book of Boba Fett". Her own series launched in August 2023, and story-wise wise it acted largely as a continuation of the animated series "Star Wars Rebels", with both good and evil characters returning from the earlier show. "Ahsoka" also saw the return of Hayden Christensen to the role of Anakin Skywalker. Anakin's force ghost teaches his old padawan a lesson in the World Between Worlds. Season One ended with Ahsoka and Sabine Wren finding the lost Ezra Bridger on the other side of the galaxy, only for Ezra and Admiral Thrawn to return to more familiar space while Ahsoka and Sabine remain lost with no hope of returning home. "Ahsoka" Season 2 doesn't have a release date yet, but it is expected to premiere sometime in 2026. Also expected to release in 2026 is the film "The Mandalorian & Grogu," which will see the return of Din Djarin and his adoptive son since "The Mandalorian" Season 3. A sizzle reel highlighted some great moments from the film at Star Wars Celebration 2025, including Din Djarin taking out snowtroopers in the belly of an AT-AT. "The Mandalorian & Grogu hits theaters May 22, 2026. And "The Mandalorian & Grogu" wasn't the only big upcoming "Star Wars" project that enjoyed a preview at Star Wars Celebration 2025. Shawn Levy's Ryan Gosling-starring film name was revealed: "Star Wars: Starfighter". But just as Ahsoka Tano started out in an animated world, another animated project was announced at Star Wars Celebration 2025. "Maul: Shadow Lord," an animated miniseries, was announced. The series will see Sam Witwer return once again to voice Darth Maul. And for folks who don't feel like waiting for their "Star Wars" fix, the premiere of the second and final season of "Andor" is streaming on Disney+. More TV: New 'Alien: Earth' Teaser Confirms New Alien Species Jenna Ortega Returns to Most Beloved Role in 'Wednesday' Season 2 Trailer
