The Mandalorian and Grogu is Lucasfilm’s first movie in almost seven years. In advance of the World Premiere, Sarah Woloski had the opportunity to screen the movie at the IMAX headquarters. Afterwards she joined a roundtable with other outlets to interview the movie’s director and co-writer Jon Favreau and co-writer Dave Filoni, who recently stepped into the role as Lucasfilm’s President and Chief Creative Officer. The multiple perspectives created some amazing questions and responses. Hear how the planned Season 4 evolved into a theatrical Star Wars adventure, why the film was designed to welcome new fans, and how Ludwig Göransson expanded the score into a massive IMAX-worthy experience.

The duo also dive into Grogu’s emotional appeal, the return of Rotta the Hutt, practical puppets vs CGI, Star Wars mythology, and the creative partnership that has shaped modern Star Wars storytelling for nearly a decade.

From Flash Gordon inspirations to classic creature effects and heartfelt Star Wars nostalgia, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories for every fan excited about The Mandalorian & Grogu!

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