A new Star Wars film has been announced. Titled The Mandalorian & Grogu, the film will be directed by Jon Favreau and will go on floors later this year, the official X handle of the franchise announced.

The film will be backed by Jon alongside, Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. Jon made the series The Mandalorian for Disney+.

“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting,” Jon in a statement. Kathleen Kennedy of Lucasfilm said, "Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen.”

The plot of the upcoming film has not been revealed. It is to be noted that The Mandalorian & Grogu is the first Star Wars film to be under development ever since the 2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.