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 for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, set to launch alongside the new movie. This update promises an immersive experience where Engineers will take on the delightful responsibility of caring for Grogu. Additionally, adventurers will be able to explore the iconic planet of Coruscant, joining the ranks of other beloved destinations like Tatooine, Bespin, and Endor in this interactive choose-your-own-adventure-style storyline.

Scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, this update to Smuggler's Run will diverge from the plot of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, yet it will still showcase both Din Djarin and Grogu in fresh, exciting contexts. The narrative kicks off when Hondo Ohnaka learns of a clandestine deal on Tatooine involving ex-Imperial officers and pirates, sparking a high-stakes chase across the galaxy. Guests will collaborate with Mando and Grogu to pursue these fugitives and claim a lucrative bounty, embarking on a dynamic, galaxy-spanning adventure.

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

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While full details are yet to be disclosed, it's clear that the role of the Engineer will be significantly enhanced as they care for Grogu, adding a new layer of engagement to the experience.

In an exclusive interview with Walt Disney Imagineering's Asa Kalama, we learned more about what to expect. "Throughout the mission, we're going to be giving the engineers the opportunity to actually get to communicate with Grogu," Kalama revealed. "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."

Regarding the choose-your-own-adventure aspect, Kalama elaborated, "There will be a 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, dive into how The Mandalorian & Grogu's Sigourney Weaver was captivated by Grogu, our discussion with Hayden Christensen on his return as Anakin, and all the major announcements from the panels on The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka, and Andor.