Disney Insiders Doubt The Mandalorian & Grogu… Should We Trust Them?

Disney Insiders Doubt The Mandalorian & Grogu… Should We Trust Them?

From Sarlacc Digest: A Star Wars Podcast by Sarlacc Digest: A Star Wars Podcast

March 5, 2026 · 1h 12m

About this episode

The episode discusses skepticism from Disney insiders regarding The Mandalorian and Grogu amidst excitement for a new Star Wars film.

Tonight on Sarlacc Digest, we’re diving into a new report claiming that Disney insiders are excited about the upcoming Star Wars film Star Wars: Starfighter, but remain skeptical about The Mandalorian & Grogu. But here’s the real question: should Star Wars fans trust Disney insiders? With a decade of mixed results under Disney’s leadership, from the divisive sequel trilogy including Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, to critically praised projects like Andor and the massive success of The Mandalorian, the track record is anything but predictable. If the Mandalorian movie looks fantastic and is coming from the creative team that reignited Star Wars excitement on Disney+, why are insiders skeptical? And why has the marketing been so quiet so far? Tonight we break down the report, discuss whether anonymous insiders actually understand what Star Wars fans want, and look at the bigger picture of where the galaxy far, far away might be headed. We’ll also cover the latest Star Wars news, rumors, and fan theories shaping the future of the franchise. Join the discussion and let us know in the comments: Do you trust Disney insiders? Are you more excited for The…

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Organizations: Disney

Books & works: Star Wars: Starfighter, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Andor, The Mandalorian

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