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Matt provides a scene-by-scene breakdown of the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu, discussing the implications of Hutts and the Empire.

Last night Matt went live for a full scene-by-scene breakdown of the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu . While Rotta the Hutt and the underworld grab immediate attention, this doesn’t look like a simple bounty hunter movie. The bigger question is whether the Hutts are operating independently — or working with the fractured remnants of the Empire. We discuss: • Why the Hutts may be tied to Imperial warlords • Whether the New Republic might need something from Rotta • The Shadow Council connections from The Mandalorian Season 3 • The warlord seen in the trailer and what that implies • Why fans don’t want “just a Hutt movie” • Din Djarin’s role in a fragile New Republic era If this film continues the Shadow Council storyline, it could be setting up something much larger in the post-Return of the Jedi era. The Mandalorian & Grogu opens exclusively in theaters May 22, 2026. 🎧 Watch/Listen now: https://youtube.com/live/1RIRn0ejyNA?feature=share Hit up Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow to get the podcast version. #themandalorianandgrogu

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