The highly-anticipated third season of The Mandalorian is set to return in March, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see what's in store for the series' main character, Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and Grogu (Baby Yoda). The latest trailer for the third season premiered during the NFL wild-card playoff game and has already set records, with an impressive 83.5 million views in its first 24 hours, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. This makes it the highest-viewed trailer for a Star Wars show to date, surpassing the previous record held by the trailer for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, which had 58 million views in its first 24 hours.
The Mandalorian is a spin-off series of the Star Wars franchise that takes place five years after the fall of the Galactic Empire and the events of Return of the Jedi. The show follows the story of Din Djarin, a solitary Mandalorian bounty hunter who travels the galaxy's outer reaches. He is tasked to find and retrieve a young child named Grogu, who has a strong connection to the force. Djarin, initially a lone warrior, starts to develop a sense of care for Grogu and goes to great lengths to protect the child, even if it means going against the Mandalorian law.
While the plot of the upcoming season is being kept under wraps, it is known that it will pick up where the events depicted in the spin-off series, The Book of Boba Fett, left off. The new season will see Din Djarin and Grogu reunited, and they will embark on new adventures and face new enemies. Alongside Pedro Pascal, the show will feature Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon, Carl Weathers as Greef Karga, and Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan.
The Mandalorian has already established itself as one of the most popular and well-regarded series in the Star Wars franchise, thanks to its unique storytelling style, strong character development, and the breakout success of Baby Yoda. The series has also been praised for its high-quality production value and special effects. With the new season on the horizon, fans eagerly look forward to seeing how the show will continue to capture the hearts of audiences and leave them wanting more.
What to Expect From The Mandalorian Season 3
The Mandalorian has gained immense popularity and recognition as one of the best Star Wars projects. With the premiere of the third season on Mar. 1, fans can expect to see the continuation of the story of Din, Grogu, and the New Republic. In addition, the new season is expected to tackle some of the unfinished plot lines, including the Order 66 flashbacks.
In the previous season, we saw Din Djarin removing his helmet and confessing this to The Armorer in The Book of Boba Fett. This action has consequences in the old ways of Mandalore, and the only way for Din to redeem himself is by bathing in the planet's underground waters, previously decimated by the Empire. The third season will reveal Din Djarin returning to Mandalore, and action sequences on other planets, including one with many Mandalorians on Navarro. The storyline of Din winning the darksaber from Moff Gideon and the divide between Din and Bo Katan will also be picked up in the upcoming season. Check out the latest trailer for the hit series below.
The Mandalorian season 3 will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Mar. 1.