Engineers to Care for Grogu in New Mandalorian-Themed Millennium Falcon Update - Star Wars Celebration

Star Wars Celebration unveiled thrilling new details for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu-themed update coming to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, coinciding with the release of the new movie. Fans can look forward to Engineers having the unique opportunity to care for Grogu, while adventurers will be able to explore new planets including Coruscant, alongside familiar locales like Tatooine, Bespin, and Endor.

Set to launch on May 22, 2026, this update promises a "different path" from the plot of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, yet will still prominently feature both Din Djarin and Grogu in new and exciting scenarios. The storyline kicks off when Hondo Ohnaka overhears a deal on Tatooine between ex-Imperial officers and pirates, sparking a high-stakes chase across the galaxy. Guests will join forces with Mando and Grogu to track down these criminals and claim a bounty in a dynamic, galaxy-spanning adventure.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Mission Concept Art for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run

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While complete details are yet to be revealed, it's confirmed that Engineers will play a more significant role in this update, as they will be responsible for looking after Grogu, adding a delightful twist to the experience.

In an exclusive interview, Walt Disney Imagineering's Asa Kalama shared more insights on what guests can expect. "Throughout the mission, we're going to be giving the engineers the opportunity to actually get to communicate with Grogu," Kalama explained. "So, we think it's going to be a ton of fun. There may be times when Mando has to deboard the Razor Crest and Grogu, left to his own devices, might get a little happy on the control panel. So, we love the idea of there being these fun little vignettes and moments where you're sort of on the comm with Grogu."

Additionally, the update introduces a choose-your-own-adventure element. Kalama noted, "There will be a sort of critical moment in your adventure where you are strapped for time and have to make a lightning quick decision about which of our particular bounties we want to pursue. And that's going to be the sort of inciting incident that allows us to decide which are the different destinations we go to."

For more exciting updates from Star Wars Celebration, don't miss out on how The Mandalorian & Grogu's Sigourney Weaver was charmed by Grogu, our conversation with Hayden Christensen about reprising his role as Anakin, and all the major announcements from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka, and Andor panels.