The Mandalorian & Grogu officially surges to No. 1 as instant digital hit in just 24 hours

Not that there’s ever a bad year to be a Star Wars fan, but long-time lovers of the franchise have had plenty of exciting content to enjoy this year, with more on the way before the arrival of 2027. The first project of the year that didn’t need the Force to win over fans around the world was Maul — Shadow Lord, the Disney+ series that was renewed for Season 2 before a single episode of Season 1 hit the air. The show stars Sam Witwer as the titular Dark Side Force user, and it worked so well because it pulled Darth Maul out of the shadows of other heroes and villains and put him at the center, proving he’s more than compelling enough to lead his own show.

Star Wars fans were dealt a bout of bad news when it was confirmed that Ahsoka Season 2 had been delayed to 2027, but that wasn’t the only negative press for the franchise in 2026. The Mandalorian and Grogu arrived back in May as the first Star Wars movie since 2019, but three seasons of The Mandalorian clearly weren’t enough to generate hype for the film. The Mandalorian and Grogu has grossed roughly $344 million at the global box office at the time of writing, and it’s poised to finish its run as the lowest-grossing Star Wars movie in history, with even fewer earnings than Solo: A Star Wars Story. The film has begun to seek redemption on VOD, as it was added to platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV this week and has immediately jumped into the top 10 in more than 50 countries worldwide.

When Does The Next Star Wars Movie Come Out?

The next Star Wars movie, Starfighter, will be released in theaters on May 28, 2027, almost exactly one year after The Mandalorian and Grogu. Plot details about the film are being kept under wraps for now, but it’s confirmed to be a brand-new adventure set during an unexplored time in Star Wars featuring brand-new characters. Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine, The Adam Project) directed the film with a script from Jonathan Tropper (Your Friends & Neighbors). Ryan Gosling leads the ensemble for the new Star Wars film alongside Flynn Gray, Mia Goth, Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Aaron Pierre, and Daniel Ings.

Check out The Mandalorian and Grogu on VOD platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV, and stay tuned to Collider for more Star Wars updates and coverage.