Star Wars Celebration unveiled thrilling new details about the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu-themed update for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, which will coincide with the release of the new movie. Engineers will have a unique opportunity to take care of Grogu, while guests can explore the new planet Coruscant along with familiar locations like Tatooine, Bespin, and Endor. This choose-your-own-adventure-style storyline promises an immersive experience.
Set to launch on May 22, 2026, this update will chart "a different path" from the plot of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie but will still prominently feature Din Djarin and Grogu. The narrative kicks off with Hondo Ohnaka discovering a shady deal on Tatooine between former Imperial officers and pirates. This sets the stage for a thrilling, galaxy-spanning chase. Guests will join forces with Mando and Grogu to track down the culprits and secure a lucrative bounty, making for a dynamic and engaging adventure.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Mission Concept Art for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run
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Although complete details are yet to be revealed, we do know that the Engineer role will be significantly expanded, with the responsibility of caring for Grogu. This adds an exciting new layer to the experience.
To delve deeper into what fans can expect, we spoke with Walt Disney Imagineering's Asa Kalama, who provided additional insights into the upcoming mission. "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. 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 shared that there will be "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 updates and insights from Star Wars Celebration, explore our coverage on how The Mandalorian & Grogu's Sigourney Weaver was won over by Grogu, our conversation with Hayden Christensen about his return as Anakin, and all the major news from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka, and Andor panels.
