Summary
New footage shown at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Convention fromStar Wars’next movie,The Mandalorian & Grogu, teases one massive change forGroguinThe Mandalorian’s next chapter on the big screen. Known mostly to the world as “Baby Yoda,” Grogu has always been viewed as the adorable young sidekick to the titular heroDin Djarin, thoughhe’s certainly started growing into his ownas one ofStar Wars’best characters. Though he’s still a young child in need of care, he’s also proven that he can hold his own - and even protect others.
When audiences first met Grogu inThe Mandalorianseason 1, he was very powerful in the Force, but wasn’t able to control it. After suppressing his Force powers for the sake of staying safe in a post-Order 66galaxy, Grogu had a hard time controlling his resistance to dark side abilities whenever he or his guardian were in danger. After training with Luke Skywalker onOssusfor a time, however,Grogu regained control over his powers and learned how to use them properly in combat, which was seen inThe Mandalorianseason 3. Now, the movie is advancing Grogu again.
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Grogu Is More Independent In The Mandalorian Movie
He’s More Active in Helping Din Djarin On His Own
Thenew footage fromThe Mandalorian & Grogudepicts what looks to be a single mission on a snow planet, and it’s during this mission that Grogu’s new role is revealed. While in the past, Grogu was always directly by Din’s side - with Mando even coining the now-iconic phrase “Wherever I go, he goes” - Grogu is seen on his own in this footage. Din’s actively fighting snow troopers and other guards on his own, andGrogu is completing his own job within the mission to actively help his father and Mandalorian mentor.
It’s not clear exactly what Grogu’s doing in the future, but this independence is a significant change for him. He crawls through what looks to be a ventilation shaft of some sort, with something strapped to his chest that he’s carrying along with him.It can be assumed that whatever Grogu’s doing will help the mission both he and Din are on, perhaps with him carrying important cargo that Din will need whenever Grogu arrives at his destination. Either way, Grogu willingly being alone is a huge change from previous seasons ofThe Mandalorian.
Grogu
Grogu is a former Jedi youngling who is now training as a Mandalorian apprentice under his adopted father, Din Djarin. A survivor of Order 66, Grogu was hunted by the Empire for his blood amidst their cloning experimentation. Rescued by Din after initially being his bounty, Grogu went on to be trained briefly by Luke Skywalker as a Jedi Padawan, but has ultimately chosen the path of the Mandalorians instead to remain with his father. Grogu is now traversing the galaxy with Din to fight the Imperial Remnant and learn the Mandalorian Way.
Din Djarin & Grogu Have A New Kind Of Bond
They’re Both Father-Son and Mentor-Apprentice
Grogu’s new independence is proof of how Din Djarin and Grogu’s bond has changed for the better.Allowing Grogu to independently take on his own task in this mission proves how much trust Din has in Grogu, and that he truly views his son as a Mandalorian apprentice rather than just a young child who needs to be cared for. This shift isn’t surprising, considering the strong faith Din’s always had in Grogu - especially when he advocated for Grogu to spar with Ragnar Vizsla inThe Mandalorianseason 3, episode 4 “Chaper 20: The Foundling.”
Still, this is clearly a step up from that, no doubt a result of Grogu proving himself to Din inThe Mandalorianseason 3 finale. Their fight against Moff Gideon’s Praetorian Guard found the two of them striking a natural balance with one another, as Din took care of the offensive attack while Grogu defended them with the Force.Grogu was also responsible for keeping himself, Din, and Bo-Katan Kryze aliveas he protected them from an explosion, all of which led to Din’s decision to take Grogu on as an apprentice. That newfound trust has transformed their bond.
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Grogu Has Really Grown Up
He’s No Longer Just “Baby Yoda”
The biggest significance of this change for Grogu is the fact that it proves he’s really grown up since his debut inThe Mandalorian. Though he was, and always will be, known as “Baby Yoda,“Grogu really isn’t a baby anymore. He has the capacity to protect both himself and others, and as a Mandalorian apprentice, Grogu is eagerly learning to become the same selfless warrior that his father is. This means that Grogu is walking away from his more childish attributes, andThe Mandalorian & Groguis kicking off this new chapter of Grogu’s life with a massive change.
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Cast
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian.
