The return follows 2020’s epic Season 2 finale, which featured a cameo by one of the stars of the original Star Wars films: Luke Skywalker (aka Mark Hamill), who took Grogu with him! “The story unfolded as I wrote it. The Mandalorian inherits a great deal from existing Star Wars stories, and when I write, that context is always a consideration,” Favreau has told the Writers Guild of America West. “It became clear that, within the established continuity, certain things were likely to transpire.” Many fans wondered whether The Book of Boba Fett would serve as the third season of The Mandalorian after the upcoming spinoff series was announced in the post-credits scene of The Mandalorian Season 2 finale. However, Favreau later clarified that The Book of Boba Fett is indeed “separate from The Mandalorian Season 3.” Until new Mandalorian episodes arrive, “this is the way” to everything we know so far about Season 3 of The Mandalorian, but beware of spoilers for prior seasons ahead!
What is The Mandalorian Season 3 release date?
The Mandalorian Season 3 will premiere on March 1, 2023. We’re already counting down! The good news was announced on Dec 1., 2022.
Has production on Season 3 of The Mandalorian started?
Carl Weathers, who plays Greef Karga in the series, revealed at Steel City Con in August 2021 (via ComicBook.com) that they were “gonna start a new season of The Mandalorian, within the next month.” In September, one Twitter user shared a picture seemingly from Production Weekly that claimed The Mandalorian would film from Sept. 20, 2021, through March 23, 2022: As of Dec. 1, 2022, the series is now fully in post-production mode and almost ready for viewers.
How to watch Season 3 of The Mandalorian
The Star Wars series is an exclusive Disney+ original. Before the new episodes arrive, catch up with the first two seasons, which are also available on the streaming service.
Is there a Mandalorian Season 3 trailer?
A teaser trailer for The Mandalorian Season 3 dropped in September 2022, showing that we’ll get more Grogu. It’s made clear that Din Djardin is basically Grogu’s father figure. We also hear him being called a “Mandalorian no more” because he removed his helmet.
Who plays the Mandalorian?
Narcos star Pedro Pascal plays the titular character, whose real name is Din Djarin. The Game of Thrones alum couldn’t disclose details about the third installment of the Disney+ series or possible Mando appearances in the upcoming spin-off series during an interview with IndieWire, but he said, “They are in the expansion of this world, where there are so many unexpected surprises and timelines that are going to be dealt with. If the character were to cross over into these worlds, it will be utilized in a way that isn’t meant to be expected. I wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise of whether or not characters from the show we already know are crossing over.”
Who is in The Mandalorian cast?
A lot of favorites will return for The Mandalorian Season 3, but one character that fans can rule out returning is Cara Dune, played by Gina Carano. The actress was fired in 2021 following a post on social media. “Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm and there are no plans for her to be in the future,” a Lucasfilm spokesperson said in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter). “Her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities are abhorrent and unacceptable.” The cast we know of so far:
Pedro Pascal as Din Djardin, The Mandalorian
Pedro Pascal will return as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian Season 3. As an “adopted” Mandalorian, he feels a special connection to Grogu, who he essentially adopted as his own. LucasFilm/Disney+
Carl Weathers as Greef Karga
Carl Weathers will return as Greef Karga for the third season. LucasFilm/Disney+
Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon
Giancarlo Esposito previously teased that he will be reprising his role, telling Entertainment Weekly, “I have a feeling you’ll see more of me next season. More than likely you’re going to see a lot of Moff Gideon.” More Giancarlo Esposito is always better. LucasFilm/Disney+
Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze
Katee Sackhoff also appeared in the second season as Bo-Katan Kryze. “The way that Lucasfilm left me in season 2, one of the roads that could be gone down — absolutely, you’d think — would be the unfinished business,” the actress told /Film. “But that is so far above my pay grade, and you just don’t know, right? As a fan of the show, I’m just excited to see what they come up with.” LucasFilm/Disney+
Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett
Temuera Morrison will be on hand as the most famous pre-Din Djardin Mandalorian, Boba Fett, fresh off of The Book of Boba Fett (which many regarded as basically a third season of The Mandalorian already). LucasFilm/Disney
Nick Nolte in a voiceover role
Nick Nolte will provide his voice to The Mandalorian Season 3.
Christopher Lloyd in an undisclosed guest role
Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd will have a “guest-starring” role, according to THR. It’s not yet known who The Tender Bar actor will be playing.
Will Baby Yoda return in Season 3 of The Mandalorian?
Fans can only hope! While Baby Yoda hasn’t been confirmed for Season 3, the Mandalorian gave his word that he would see Grogu again. Lucasfilm Ltd. Mando’s mission to reunite the Child with his own kind finally came to an end after two seasons in “Chapter 16: The Rescue.” The second season concluded with Grogu leaving with none other than Luke Skywalker. “He is strong with the Force, but talent without training is nothing,” Luke told Mando. “I will give my life to protect the Child, but he will not be safe until he masters his abilities.” Mando encouraged Grogu to go with Luke, telling the Child, “That’s who you belong with. He’s one of your kind. I’ll see you again. I promise.”
What will happen in Season 3 of The Mandalorian?
With Grogu in the care of Luke, it seems Mando is free for a new quest…perhaps involving the Darksaber? After defeating Gideon in the Season 2 finale, the titular character came into possession of the ancient lightsaber, which Bo-Katan had had her eyes set on. “Gideon has a weapon that once belonged to me. It is an ancient weapon that can cut through anything,” Bo-Katan said prior to teaming up with Mando in order to save Baby Yoda. “It cannot cut through pure beskar. I will kill the Moff and retake what is rightfully mine. With the Darksaber restored to me, Mandalore will finally be within reach.” Mando had told Bo-Katan that if she helped him rescue the Child she could have whatever she wanted. However, the Darksaber belonged to Mando following the defeat of Gideon. “She can’t take it,” Gideon informed the Mandalorian. “It must be won in battle. In order for her to wield the Darksaber again, she would need to defeat you in combat.” While Mando offered to yield, Gideon pointed out it doesn’t work that way. “The Darksaber doesn’t have power. The story does. Without that blade, she’s a pretender to the throne,” he said, to which Bo-Katan declared, “He’s right.” Dave Filoni said that The Mandalorian Season 3 will have a wider reach across the Star Wars universe, telling crowds at a CCXP panel in Brazil, “I will say that the scope of it is getting bigger, we have really cool space battles, we have lots of Mandalorians, we have the planet of Mandalore which we’ve been talking about for a long time. We get to see the Mandalorian culture, and many of the wonderful actors you’ve seen in previous seasons return, and you’ll see them all work together on this show. It’s been a very ambitious season, a lot of our directors have returned, we have a very experienced team that have been working together for a long time and I think a lot of people are going to enjoy what we have in store.” Guess we’ll have to wait and see how this storyline plays out!
Will there be a fourth season of The Mandalorian?
Although no announcement has been made, Esposito spoke about a possible fourth season during an appearance on People (the TV Shows!)’s Emmy Awards pre-show back in 2020. “We’re living in a universe that is huge and there’s so much to explore,” Esposito said. “So I think this show is going to lay the groundwork for the depth and breadth that’s gonna come in Season 3 and Season 4, where you’re really gonna start to get answers.” However, one YouTube channel, StarWarsOnly, claimed in 2021, that Season 3 will be the final season of the series. Next, find out how to watch the Star Wars movies in chronological order.
