History of The Mandalorian in Timeline
The Mandalorian is a space Western television series set five years after Return of the Jedi. It centers on a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter who becomes the protector of Grogu, a Force-sensitive child. They are pursued by remnants of the fallen Galactic Empire who want to exploit Grogu's abilities. The series follows their journey as the Mandalorian seeks to protect Grogu and find a safe place for him amongst the Jedi or his own people.
1983: Events of Return of the Jedi
In 1983, the events of the film Return of the Jedi occurred, which influenced Favreau's desire to explore the "scum and villainy" of the Star Wars universe in The Mandalorian.
1994: Release of The Lion King Animated Film
In 1994, The Lion King animated film was released, which was later remade by Jon Favreau.
2008: Favreau Works on Iron Man and Meets Filoni
In 2008, Jon Favreau was working on Iron Man and met Dave Filoni, who was working on the first season of The Clone Wars, at Skywalker Ranch.
2009: Development of Live-Action Star Wars Series Begins
In 2009, Star Wars creator George Lucas began developing a live-action Star Wars television series. However, the project was deemed too expensive to produce at the time.
2009: Development of Underworld Begins
In early 2009, George Lucas began development on a live-action Star Wars television series known as Underworld. Over 50 scripts were written, but production was deemed too expensive at the time.
October 2012: Disney Buys Lucasfilm
In October 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney. Following the acquisition, work began on a new Star Wars series for Disney+.
January 2013: ABC Discusses Star Wars Series with Lucasfilm
In January 2013, ABC president Paul Lee stated that the network would discuss potential live-action Star Wars television series with Lucasfilm after the latter was sold to Disney in October 2012.
2015: Reference to Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In 2015, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released. Jon Favreau would later note the 30-year timeframe between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens allowed for interconnected stories and character exploration for The Mandalorian series.
2016: Favreau Directs The Jungle Book
In 2016, Jon Favreau directed The Jungle Book and used large screens on set to create interactive lighting, an experience that influenced the visual effects technology used in The Mandalorian.
2016: Reference to Rogue One
In 2016, Rogue One is released, which features the character Galen Erso. Galen Erso is used in a comparison to parenting themes in The Mandalorian.
2017: Favreau Pitches Mandalorian Series to Kennedy
In 2017, Jon Favreau pitched his idea for a Mandalorian-focused Star Wars television series to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. Kennedy suggested Favreau meet with Dave Filoni to discuss their ideas.
March 2018: Favreau Signs On
In March 2018, Jon Favreau signed on to write and showrun a new Star Wars series for Disney+.
March 2018: Favreau to Write and Produce New Star Wars Series
In March 2018, Lucasfilm announced that Jon Favreau would write and executive produce a new Star Wars series for Disney+.
October 2018: Title Announced and Filming Begins
In October 2018, the title of the series was announced as The Mandalorian. Filming began at Manhattan Beach Studios in California.
November 2018: ILM TV Division Opens
In November 2018, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) opened a new division called ILM TV, specifically intended for episodic and streaming television, with The Mandalorian as one of its first projects.
November 2018: Favreau meets with Ludwig Göransson
In November 2018, Jon Favreau met with composer Ludwig Göransson, showing him concept art and discussing inspirations such as Western and samurai films, aiming to capture the essence of Star Wars music in a new, grittier way for The Mandalorian.
November 2018: Pedro Pascal Confirmed as The Mandalorian
In November 2018, Pedro Pascal was confirmed to be portraying the Mandalorian in the Disney+ series.
December 2018: Göransson announced as composer
In December 2018, Ludwig Göransson was officially announced as the composer for The Mandalorian. He experimented with a bass recorder to create the main theme, digitally manipulating the sound to make it futuristic.
2018: Virtual photography process for planning the series' filming
In 2018, the virtual photography process that was developed for The Lion King was implemented to plan the series' filming, helping to determine what environments would be necessary on set. This method facilitated the integration of digital environments, created by ILM and added to StageCraft, for live-action photography with the actors, enhancing the visual storytelling approach for The Mandalorian.
July 2019: Second Season Confirmed
In July 2019, Jon Favreau confirmed that there would be a second season of The Mandalorian and that he had begun writing it.
November 12, 2019: The Mandalorian Premieres on Disney+
On November 12, 2019, The Mandalorian premiered with the launch of Disney+.
November 2019: Possibility of a Mandalorian film discussed
In November 2019, Alan Horn, CCO of Walt Disney Studios, mentioned that if The Mandalorian proved successful, a film featuring the Mandalorian could be developed.
November 2019: Pascal Accidentally Reveals Din Djarin's Name
In November 2019, Pedro Pascal accidentally revealed the real name of the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, before it was officially revealed in "Chapter 8: Redemption".
November 2019: The Mandalorian Series Premiere
In November 2019, The Mandalorian series premiere was available with the launch of Disney+.
2019: Favreau Pitches Mandalorian Series Idea
In 2019, while working on The Lion King, Jon Favreau pitched his idea for a Star Wars television series featuring Mandalorians to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.
February 2020: Second Season Premiere Date Announced
In February 2020, Bob Iger announced that the second season of The Mandalorian would premiere that October.
February 2020: Spin-offs considered
In February 2020, Bob Iger stated that spin-offs of The Mandalorian were under consideration, with the potential to introduce more characters that could then receive their own series.
February 2020: ILM makes StageCraft technology available
In February 2020, ILM announced that it was making its StageCraft technology, used in the production of The Mandalorian, available to all filmmakers and production studios as a complete end-to-end solution, including plans to build additional StageCraft volumes in Los Angeles, London, and Australia.
May 4, 2020: Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Season 1 Premiere
On May 4, 2020, Star Wars Day, the first season of the documentary series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.
June 2020: Tie-in Books and Comics Publishing Campaign Announced
In June 2020, Lucasfilm announced a publishing campaign of tie-in books and comics for The Mandalorian series.
October 30, 2020: Season 2 Premiere
On October 30, 2020, the second season of The Mandalorian premiered.
November 2020: The Mandalorian Content Released in Minecraft and Fortnite
In November 2020, Minecraft released Star Wars-themed downloadable content including locations and characters from The Mandalorian. Din Djarin and Grogu appear as unlockable cosmetics in Fortnite Battle Royale's Zero Point event, with Djarin's sniper rifle and jetpack available as usable items.
November 2020: Boba Fett miniseries reported
In November 2020, reports surfaced about a spin-off miniseries centered on Boba Fett.
December 2020: Delay of The Mandalorian Novel
In December 2020, The Mandalorian novel written by Adam Christopher was delayed from December 2020 to November 2021.
December 2020: Ahsoka limited series revealed
In December 2020, a limited series titled Ahsoka, featuring Dawson reprising her role as Ahsoka Tano, was revealed with Filoni writing and executive producing alongside Favreau.
December 2020: Plans Revealed for Climactic Story Event
In December 2020, it was revealed that The Mandalorian and its related series were planned to culminate in a "climactic story event".
December 2020: Spin-off series announced
In December 2020, the spin-off series Rangers of the New Republic, Ahsoka, and The Book of Boba Fett were officially announced, developed by Favreau and Filoni, set within The Mandalorian's timeframe, and intended to converge in a "climactic story event".
December 25, 2020: Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Season 2 Special Released
On December 25, 2020, an hour-long special of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian covering the second season was released.
2020: Season 2 becomes most watched streaming series
In 2020, The Mandalorian's second season was the most watched streaming television series in the U.S. from December 14 to December 20, with 1.336 billion minutes watched, also ranking fourteenth on Nielsen's list of most watched streaming shows of the year with 14.5 billion minutes.
February 2021: Gina Carano Fired from The Mandalorian
In February 2021, Lucasfilm announced that Gina Carano was no longer employed by the company after she made controversial social media posts. Her role of Cara Dune was not expected to be recast.
February 2021: Carano no longer employed by Lucasfilm
In February 2021, Lucasfilm announced that Gina Carano was no longer employed by the company, impacting potential plans for her to star in Rangers of the New Republic.
March 2021: Cancellation of The Mandalorian Novel and Visual Guide
In March 2021, the novel by Adam Christopher and the visual guide by Pablo Hidalgo were canceled.
August 25, 2021: Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale Special Released
On August 25, 2021, a second special episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, covering the season two finale, was released.
November 2021: The Mandalorian Novel Scheduled Release
In November 2021, the release of The Mandalorian novel by Adam Christopher was scheduled, however it was later cancelled.
December 2021: Publishing Program Put on Hold
In December 2021, Hidalgo stated that the publishing program had been put on hold to avoid potential contradictions with spin-off series.
December 2021: The Book of Boba Fett released
The Book of Boba Fett, a seven-episode series executive produced by Favreau, Filoni, and Rodriguez, was released from December 2021 to February 2022, featuring Morrison and Wen reprising their roles, along with appearances by Pascal, Swallow, Sedaris, Olyphant, Dawson, and Hamill.
February 2022: The Book of Boba Fett concluded
The Book of Boba Fett concluded in February 2022, after being released from December 2021, featuring Morrison and Wen reprising their roles, along with appearances by Pascal, Swallow, Sedaris, Olyphant, Dawson, and Hamill.
March 31, 2022: Virtual Pinball Table Released for Pinball FX
On March 31, 2022, the virtual pinball table designed by Zen Studios featured in Star Wars Pinball VR was released for Pinball FX.
May 2022: Skeleton Crew announced
In May 2022, a new series called Skeleton Crew was announced, developed by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford with Favreau and Filoni as executive producers, set in the same timeframe as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
May 2022: Favreau Writes Fourth Season Informed by Spin-offs
In late May 2022, Jon Favreau was writing a fourth season of The Mandalorian, which was being informed by the spin-off series Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.
May 25, 2022: Manga Adaptation Serialization Begins
On May 25, 2022, a manga adaptation of The Mandalorian illustrated by Yūsuke Ōsawa began serialization in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine.
August 2022: Favreau discusses spin-offs
In August 2022, Favreau discussed how The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew were all set in the 30-year timeframe between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, allowing for interconnected stories and character exploration.
February 2023: Writing for Fourth Season Completed
By February 2023, writing for the fourth season of The Mandalorian was completed.
February 2023: Joseph Shirley scores Season 3
In February 2023, Joseph Shirley was announced as the composer for the third season of The Mandalorian, utilizing Ludwig Göransson's original themes to craft the score, following his previous work on additional music for the first two seasons and The Book of Boba Fett.
February 24, 2023: "Chapter 1: The Mandalorian" Aired on Linear Networks
On February 24, 2023, in anticipation of the season three premiere on Disney+, "Chapter 1: The Mandalorian" was broadcast on Disney's linear networks including ABC, Freeform, and FX.
March 1, 2023: Season 3 Premiere
On March 1, 2023, the third season of The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+.
April 2023: Release of The Mandalorian Season 3
In April 2023, the third season of The Mandalorian was released.
June 28, 2023: Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Season 3 Special Released
On June 28, 2023, a special covering the third season of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian was released.
August 22, 2023: Ahsoka premiered
On August 22, 2023, the Ahsoka series, starring Dawson reprising her role as Ahsoka Tano, premiered with Filoni writing and executive producing alongside Favreau.
December 12, 2023: Seasons 1 & 2 released on Blu-Ray and Ultra HD Blu-Ray
On December 12, 2023, the first two seasons of The Mandalorian were released on Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, featuring Steelbook packaging, concept art cards, and bonus features.
January 2024: The Mandalorian and Grogu Film Announced
In January 2024, Lucasfilm announced a film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, that would continue the stories established in the series. Favreau was announced to direct, co-write with Filoni, and produce the film with Kennedy and Filoni.
January 2024: Ahsoka Season 2 in development
In January 2024, it was announced that a second season of Ahsoka was in development with Filoni.
August 2024: Filming Begins for The Mandalorian and Grogu
Filming for the movie The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Favreau, began by August 2024. The film will include Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios and the Anzellan species, along with a new version of the Razor Crest.
November 2024: Manga Adaptation Serialization Ends
In November 2024, the manga adaptation of The Mandalorian illustrated by Yūsuke Ōsawa ended with the November 2024 issue of Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine.
December 2, 2024: Skeleton Crew Series Premiere
On December 2, 2024, the series Skeleton Crew, executive produced by Favreau and Filoni, premiered. The series is set in the same timeframe as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, and features Marti Matulis reprising his role as the Nikto pirate Vane.
December 3, 2024: Season 3 released on Ultra HD Blu-Ray
On December 3, 2024, the third season of The Mandalorian was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, featuring bonus content such as a tribute to Carl Weathers, a look at the creatures and droids, and insights into creating the covert.
2024: Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew Spin-offs Inform Season 4
In 2024, The Mandalorian Season 4 was being informed by the spin-off series Ahsoka (2023) and Skeleton Crew (2024).
November 2025: Favreau Discusses Film and Fourth Season Scripts
In November 2025, Jon Favreau stated that he still had all the scripts for the fourth season and that the film had become "more of its own thing" due to the changes needed to fit a film structure.
May 2026: The Mandalorian and Grogu Film Release
In May 2026, The Mandalorian and Grogu feature film, a continuation of the series, is scheduled to be released.
May 22, 2026: The Mandalorian and Grogu Film Release
The film The Mandalorian and Grogu is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2026. Favreau is directing and co-writing with Filoni, continuing the stories established in The Mandalorian series.
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