The Mandalorianseason trailerdropped this past Monday. With that, it has also been confirmed who will be behind the camera ensuring Din Djarin and Grogu’s adventures look as spectacular as ever.
The Mandalorianled the launch of Disney Plus in 2019 and became the platform’s most popular and highly-acclaimed original content, standing head and shoulders above itsStar Warspeers or any Marvel Studios show. Behind that success is an immensely talented group of directors,led by series creator Jon Favreau, who appear keen to add more names to that list.
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As confirmed byLucasfilm, when it comes to directing duties,The Mandalorianseason 3 will feature at least three newcomers:Black Panthercinematographer Rachel Morrison,Minariwriter-director Lee Isaac Chung, andSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseco-director Peter Ramsay. The series will also welcome back Rick Famuyiwa, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Carl Weathers. The first two look to direct their thirdMandalorianentry while Weathers clinches at least a second go at the show.
The Mandalorianseason 3 consists of 8 episodes, just like the previous two. So unless there are any last-minute announcements, some of these directors will enjoy the opportunity to helm more than one entry. As far as the writing goes, in December of last year, Disney confirmed that Favreau would pen all eight episodes, with Noah Kloor stepping in to co-write chapter 3 andStar Warsveteran Dave Filoni contributing to chapters 4 and 7.
Disney Plus is currently rolling out the second season ofThe Bad Batch, which, along withAhsoka,Skeleton Crew,The Acolyte,Visions, andYoung Jedi Adventures, makes up the streamer’sStar Warslineup for this year, though none come close to the hype surroundingThe Mandalorian. The show’s trailer teased plenty ofStar Warseaster eggs inThe Mandalorianseason 3as Din Djarin’s quest for redemption takes him to Mandalore.
The Mandalorianseason 3’s upcoming release means the show will be one of two series starring Pedro Pascal to air in early 2023. Pascal’sperformance as Joel inThe Last of Uspremiere left many excited for the HBO video game adaptation.
The Mandalorianseason 3 will premiere on Disney Plus on July 23, 2025.
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