Final 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' Trailer Reveals Sigourney Weaver as a Rebel Pilot

Summary

• Disney has released the final trailer for the upcoming Star Wars feature film, The Mandalorian and Grogu

• The footage reveals sci-fi icon Sigourney Weaver in a classic orange flight suit, playing a New Republic colonel and former Rebel pilot named Ward

• The Pedro Pascal-led film hits theaters on May 22, 2026, and will also feature the live-action debut of Clone Wars character Embo

Disney is officially building hype for its return to a galaxy far, far away, dropping the final trailer for the highly anticipated The Mandalorian and Grogu. While previous teasers have kept specific plot details under wraps, the latest footage gives fans a thrilling first look at sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver stepping into the expansive Star Wars universe.

The new trailer heavily spotlights Weaver, who is seen sporting the iconic orange jumpsuit famously worn by Luke Skywalker and other Rebel pilots in the original trilogy. She is set to play a character named Ward, a seasoned New Republic colonel and former Rebel pilot. The casting brilliantly brings the Alien star’s storied sci-fi legacy into the beloved franchise, teasing the exciting possibility of some high-stakes space dogfighting on the big screen.

Alongside Weaver’s exciting reveal, the trailer also teases the live-action debut of the fan-favorite Clone Wars bounty hunter, Embo. Naturally, the upcoming film will center on Pedro Pascal’s titular Mandalorian and his adorable, Force-sensitive adopted son as they transition from Disney+ to embark on a massive new cinematic adventure. The film hits theaters on May 22, 2026.