Disney+’s flagship Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, has taken the world by storm since its debut. With three successful seasons under its belt, fans are eagerly awaiting the fourth installment. Here’s a comprehensive update on what’s in store for The Mandalorian Season 4.
Release Date
While Disney+ and Lucasfilm have not yet announced an official release date, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike has impacted the start of filming. Given the series’ history and the recent resolution of the WGA Strike, it’s plausible to expect the new season by late 2024.
Streaming Platform
The Mandalorian will continue to stream exclusively on Disney+. The series’ success has spearheaded the evolution of Star Wars storytelling post-Sequel Trilogy, with other live-action shows like The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, and Ahsoka joining the lineup.
Trailer
As production has yet to commence, fans will have to wait a bit longer for the official trailer. However, you can watch the trailers for the previous seasons on Disney+’s YouTube channel or on their website.
Cast
Pedro Pascal is set to return as the voice behind the Mandalorian, Din Djarin. Other potential returning cast members include Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze, Carl Weathers as Greef Karga, and Taika Waititi as IG-12. Grogu will, of course, continue to play himself.
There are also some rumours and leaks that suggest some new and familiar faces might join the cast. For instance, Rosario Dawson might reprise her role as Ahsoka Tano, who was last seen searching for Thrawn in her spin-off series. Thrawn himself might be the main antagonist of Season 4, played by Lars Mikkelsen. Other possible additions include Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett, Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader.
Plot
The end of Season 3 saw Din Djarin and Grogu liberating the Mandalorian homeworld and finding solace. However, the story is far from over. There’s speculation that Season 4 might build towards a standalone Star Wars film, culminating this era of Star Wars storytelling.
Season 4 might explore the consequences of Din’s actions in Season 3, such as his claim to the Darksaber and his role in the restoration of Mandalore. He might face some challenges from other Mandalorians who want to challenge his leadership or question his loyalty. He might also have to deal with the Empire’s remnants, who are still hunting for Grogu and his allies.
Season 4 might also delve into Grogu’s training with Luke Skywalker and his connection to the Force. He might learn more about his origins and his destiny. He might also encounter some threats from the dark side, such as Thrawn or Vader. He might also reunite with Din at some point, either by choice or by necessity.
Production Status
Jon Favreau has confirmed that the scripts for Season 4 are ready. However, the onset of the WGA strike initially halted production. With the WGA strike resolved but the SAG-AFTRA strike ongoing, the start of filming remains uncertain.
According to MakingStarWars.Net, Lucasfilm is hoping to start filming The Mandalorian Season 4 in October 2023. However, this may change depending on the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike and other factors.
Creators
Jon Favreau will continue as the showrunner for Season 4, with significant contributions expected from Star Wars television experts Dave Filoni and Rick Famuyiwa. The directors and writers of the episodes have not been revealed yet, but they might include some familiar names from previous seasons or new talents from other projects.
Conclusion
The Mandalorian Season 4 is shaping up to be another exciting chapter in the Star Wars saga. While there’s still a veil of mystery surrounding many details, one thing is certain: the adventures of Mando and Grogu will continue to enthral fans globally.
