When Is ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Set in the Star Wars Timeline?
The film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is set in the Star Wars timeline around 12-13 ABY. It follows the titular characters as they undertake missions for the New Republic, including tracking down Jabba the Hutt's son. This film takes place after the events of the Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian'.
- ▪'The Mandalorian and Grogu' takes place after the third season of the Disney+ series.
- ▪The film is set around 12-13 ABY, a few years after the events of 'The Mandalorian'.
- ▪The series itself occurred in 9 ABY, with the timeline likely approaching 10 ABY by the end of Season 3.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies When Is ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Set in the Star Wars Timeline? The galaxy far, far away’s canon is getting crowded Jacob Bryant May 22, 2026 @ 3:30 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "The Mandalorian and Grogu" (Lucasfilm/Disney) “The Mandalorian and Grogu” takes place after the popular Disney+ series – but when exactly in the larger Star Wars timeline does it land? The first Star Wars film to land in theaters since “The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019 follows the titular father-son duo as they cross off gigs in the name of the New Republic across the galaxy. Their latest contract – track down Jabba the Hutt’s son and bring him home.
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