The Mandalorian season 1
Introduces Din Djarin and Grogu, and the bond the film is built on.
Series 9 ABYThe New RepublicIMDb 8.6 Essential
What to Watch Before The Mandalorian and Grogu
This 4-title shortcut covers the Star Wars stories that lead into The Mandalorian and Grogu.They are listed in release order, so you can get ready without watching every Star Wars show.Full Star Wars release order.
The Mandalorian and Grogu came out in cinemas on 22 May 2026 and now streams on Disney+.
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2019
2020
The Mandalorian season 2
Din sets out to take Grogu to the Jedi, which shapes where both of them stand later.
Series 9 ABYThe New RepublicIMDb 8.6 Essential
2021
The Book of Boba Fett
Episodes 5 to 7 are a Mandalorian story in all but name and lead straight into season 3.
Series 9 ABYThe New RepublicIMDb 7.1
2023
The Mandalorian season 3
Din and Grogu’s last adventure before the film, with Mandalore and the New Republic in focus.
Series 9 ABYThe New RepublicIMDb 8.6 Essential
2026
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
You made it!
Movie c. 9 ABYThe New Republic2h 12minIMDb 6.7 Essential
Want a little more background?
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Shows the fall of the Empire, the event every Mandalorian story starts from.
Movie 4 ABYAge of Rebellion2h 11minIMDb 8.3 Essential
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Introduces Rotta, the son of Jabba the Hutt, as a baby. He returns grown up in the film.
Movie 22 BBYFall of the Jedi1h 38minIMDb 6.0
Ahsoka season 1
Runs at the same time as The Mandalorian and shares characters with it.
Series c. 9 ABYThe New RepublicIMDb 7.4
About this guide
The core list follows Din Djarin and Grogu from their first meeting to the end of The Mandalorian season 3, where the film picks up.
The extra titles add background, such as the fall of the Empire and Rotta the Hutt, but you do not need them to follow the film.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch The Mandalorian before The Mandalorian and Grogu?
It helps a lot. The film continues the story of Din Djarin and Grogu from the series. Season 1 is enough to meet them. All three seasons give you the full story.
Do I need to watch The Book of Boba Fett?
Watch at least episodes 5 to 7. They continue Din and Grogu’s story between The Mandalorian seasons 2 and 3.
Where does The Mandalorian and Grogu fit in the Star Wars timeline?
After The Mandalorian season 3, in the New Republic era. That puts it between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.