'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Trailer Reportedly Delayed By Disney Owing To Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Star Wars

Sep 21

The rippling effect from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension may have impacted Disney’s plans for the next Star Wars movie. According to MovieWeb, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Lucasfilm had the trailer for next year’s The Mandalorian and Grogu ready to go, and planned to release it online on Thursday. However, following the uproar over the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, those plans were put on hold. Although Lucasfilm never officially announced that a trailer would be released soon, industry insiders had been abuzz that a trailer was ready to drop any minute on Thursday. This caused excitement and anticipation among fans, who have been desperate for official footage from the movie. So far, Lucasfilm has only screened footage of the film at events like Destination D23 and Star Wars Celebration 2025. The Mandalorian and Grogu isdirected by Jon Favreau, and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White. A release date set for May 22, 2026, means it’s just 8 months away, and with fall historically being Mando season, this might be a great time for a first official look at Din Djarin and Grogu’s brand new adventures.

A delay is disappointing for fans, but Disney has obviously decided to err on the side of caution concerning the first Star Wars movie since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. Currently, they’re embroiled in a controversy after the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with social media flooded with outrage over the shocking decision to suspend the popular late-night host. Disney officials are reportedly in talks with Kimmel on how to proceed, and a resolution could allow plans for their upcoming releases to continue as planned. Many fans have threatened to cancel their Disney+ subscription for what they consider a blatant attack on the First Amendment, and many may have cancelled their subscriptions already.

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Regardless of the outrage, social media is currently buzzing that the Mando movie trailer may arrive next week, but it’s hard to say for sure. If it’s been delayed once, it can be delayed again. In the meantime, Disney should be as cautious as possible with how they handle the Jimmy Kimmel situation from here. Despite the fan outrage over their handling of Jimmy Kimmel, fans are hopeful that they will come to the right decision about the late-night host, and excitement for The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer can still be felt by the amount of engagement under social media posts regarding the trailer. Regardless of when the trailer drops, it is sure to be a huge hit and help ramp up excitement for the movie.

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