– Releasing on March 1 – Picks up events after The Book of Boba Fett – Brief plot synopsis revealed – Official trailer teases new threats and return to Mandalore – Key cast members returning – Epic Mandalorian battles teased – No announcement on fourth season yet – Might impact other Star Wars TV shows
The Mandalorian season 3 is less than two weeks away from making its debut – and it’s about time, too.
Star Wars fans have been waiting for the live-action show’s next entry to land on Disney Plus for a while now. Sure, we’ve had animated series The Bad Batch season 2 to tide us over, but the wait to be reunited with Din and Grogu has been a long one. Thankfully, we’ll see them again very soon.
Ahead of one of the best Disney Plus shows‘ return, what do you need to know about it? Below, we’ve rounded up what’s worth knowing about season 3 of The Mandalorian. That includes its release date, plot details, full cast list, the show’s future, and more.
Full spoilers follow for The Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2, as well as The Book of Boba Fett.
The Mandalorian season 3 release date
The Mandalorian season 3 will be released on Wednesday, March 1.
It’s unclear if it’ll premiere with a single episode or if it’ll follow other Star Wars shows, such as Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and receive a multi-episode launch. We’ll update this section once we know more.
The Mandalorian season 3 trailer
The Mandalorian season 3’s official trailer arrived in January. The keen-eyed among you will have noticed lots of references, Easter eggs, and potential story details in it, so you’ll want to read our Mandalorian season 3 trailer breakdown article for more information.
Missed the first teaser for The Mandalorian’s third outing? Check it out below:
The Mandalorian season 3 cast
Here’s the confirmed cast list for The Mandalorian season 3 so far:
Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin/The Mandalorian
Grogu as himself
Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon
Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze
Carl Weathers as Greef Karga
Emily Swallow as the Armorer
Omid Abtahi as Doctor Pershing
Amy Sedaris as Peli Motto
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Carson Teva
Christopher Lloyd as TBC
Tim Meadows as TBC
Pascal, Esposito, Sackhoff, Swallow, Abtahi, and Weathers all reprise their roles from previous seasons. Gina Carano, who was sacked after she posted an official social media post in early 2021, won’t be returning, though.
Meanwhile, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is back as New Republic pilot Carson Teva, which was confirmed in the official trailer. Having appeared in the Back to the Future and Star Trek franchises, Christopher Lloyd will make his Star Wars debut in an undisclosed role, while Saturday Night Live veteran Tim Meadows is also reportedly playing a part.
As for those behind the camera, Lucasfilm and Disney have confirmed its directorial line-up for The Mandalorian season 3. Rick Famuyiwa, who holds a dual director-producer role on the space western-styled series, will helm the first and final episodes of season 3. Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey, and Bryce Dallas Howard have also directed entries in the show’s next instalment.