Star Warsjust confirmed a major return fromThe Mandalorianin the franchise’s next movie,The Mandalorian and Grogu.The Mandalorian and Groguis confirmed to be the next release ofStar Wars’upcoming movies, and it’s currently the only one with a release date—August 02, 2025. Because of that, and no doubt becauseThe Mandalorianis one ofStar Wars’best TV shows, there’s been plenty of speculation about who (or what) could be returning inThe Mandalorian and Grogu.
Details aboutThe Mandalorian and Groguhave been kept pretty firmly under wraps, which is standard forStar Wars. Obviously, the titular characters Din Djarin and Grogu will be back, but few other returns have been confirmed. However,one majorMandalorianreturn has been confirmed inThe Mandalorian and Grogu, and you may have missed it.
Smuggler’s Run Just Confirmed Din Djarin Is Back In (A) Razor Crest
This Iconic Ship Is Finally Coming Back
Smuggler’s Run, a popularStar Warsride in Disney theme parks, has seemingly just confirmed thatthe Razor Crest is coming back inThe Mandalorian and Grogu. This iconic ship was seen throughoutThe Mandalorianuntil Din Djarin swapped it out for the sleeker N-1 starfighter. Based on the ship’s appearance in some updates to this ride, though, all signs point to Din Djarin going back to basics with the Razor Crest.
Disney’s official Instagram account posted a video of Din Djarin and Grogu looking at the Millennium Falcon in Disney World, which is situated just outside the Smuggler’s Run ride. In conjunction with that post, at SXSW 2025, atie-in betweenThe Mandalorian and Groguand Galaxy’s Edgewas confirmed. At that panel, titled “The Future of World-Building at Disney,” concept art for the Smuggler’s Run update was also shown that depicted the Razor Crest once again.
This Smuggler’s Run update releases on August 18, 2025, the same day The Mandalorian and Grogu does.
“No Bathroom”: This 3-Year-Old Quote From The Mandalorian Star Explains Why Din Djarin Needs A New Starship
Pedro Pascal’s thoughts on Din Djarin’s N-1 starfighter 3 years ago continue to explain why the Mandalorian needs a new ship for future adventures.
Why Star Wars Has Brought Back The Razor Crest
The Razor Crest Just Fits Din Djarin So Much Better
The N-1 Starfighter was sleek and beautiful, but it just wasn’t a dad ship—and Din Djarin is officially a dad now. AfterThe Mandalorianseason 3 ending, Din Djarin has formally adopted Grogu, andthe final episode confirmed a more domestic shift for Din and Grogu(even as Din offered to work with the New Republic), as the episode ended with Din Djarin and Grogu at home. Surely, they will get up to plenty of trouble inThe Mandalorian and Grogu, but this change just makes the Razor Crest the right ship for them.
The N-1 Starfighter was sleek and beautiful, but it just wasn’t a dad ship—and Din Djarin is officially a dad now.
I am so thrilled to see the Razor Crest is coming back, and I’m particularly excited about what this may mean for Din Djarin and Grogu’s upcoming story. These two have become some of the most beloved characters inStar Warsfor a reason. Their familial ties have been so touching to watch, and it will be wonderful to see the father-son duo in a full-fledged movie. I couldn’t be more excited about the confirmation that the Razor Crest is returning inThe Mandalorian and Grogu.
The Mandalorian
Cast
Released on June 17, 2025 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian.
