Disney, Epic Games Launch First 10 Minutes of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ in Fortnite

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Casey Loving· May 19, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 43 views

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Epic Games and Disney have launched a new Fortnite island themed around 'The Mandalorian and Grogu.' Players can watch a 10-minute sneak peek of the upcoming film and engage in interactive quests. The collaboration continues the trend of merging cinematic experiences with gaming.

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▪The new Fortnite island allows players to explore Nevarro and an Imperial safehouse.
▪Players can complete quests and engage in combat while being narratively deputized amid an Empire attack.
▪A new 'Mandalorian' skin will be available in the Fortnite item shop, featuring Din Djarin in a unique art style.

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▪ You Can Now Watch the First 10 Minutes of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ on ‘Fortnite’ — Hypebeast
▪ Log On To Fortnite To Watch 12 Minutes Of The Mandalorian And Grogu — GameSpot — Top
▪ First 10 Minutes of ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Now Available on Fortnite — Variety

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Home > Creative Content > Movies Disney, Epic Games Launch First 10 Minutes of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ in Fortnite Fans of “Star Wars” can watch footage from the new film, travel Nevarro and engage in combat in the new Fortnite gameplay Casey Loving May 19, 2026 @ 7:00 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Fortnite's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" Watch Party Island (Epic Games) Fortnite is once again taking players to a galaxy far, far away. Epic Games, Disney and Lucasfilm announced yet another collaboration on Monday with an all-new “The Mandalorian and Grogu” Watch Party Island. This new map allows players to view a 10-minute sneak peek of the newest “Star Wars” movie, set to hit theaters this Friday.

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