Star Wars franchise is ready to develop several new projects starting from the end of this year. And the way the second season of The Mandalorian ended, fans are also looking forward to seeing The Mandalorian Season 3. However, due to Star Wars’ upcoming Mandalorian spinoffs and other debuting shows, the third season of The Mandalorian is still a far reach.
Disney+ has recently dropped the list of the forthcoming shows in 2022, including The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-wan Kanobi, and Andor. And unfortunately, The Mandalorian has not been featured in the list. However, fans have discovered some interesting theories that could make this wait worthwhile.
Previously, the first two seasons were released back to back in 2019 and 2020. However, The Boba Fett is set soon after the storyline of the Mandalorian Season 2. Thus, to connect the dots to the third season, the plot is moving to its spinoff, portraying the rise of Boba Fett as a historical Mandalorian and how he helps Din Djarin keep Grogu away from Moff Gideon. So, keep reading to learn all the essential new updates about The Mandalorian Season 3.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Upcoming Plotline
The Mandalorian begins five years after the Return of Jedi and the fall of the Galactic Empire. It portrays the life of Din Djarin. He is a solo Mandalorian bounty hunter in the galaxy’s outer reaches. The remains of the Imperial Forces hire Din to locate a child named Grogu. He successfully locates Baby Yoda and is close to handing him away to Moff Gideon.
However, he changes his mind after finding that the Imperial forces would use Grogu to connect with the Force, involving dreadful experiments on the baby. So, he escapes the Imperial Force headquarters and goes on a mission to reunite Grogu with his kind while being chased by Moff Gideon and his clone forces. The previous season’s end led Din to become the reaper of the Dark Saber. However, he handed Grogu over to Luke Skywalker, who assured the child’s safety.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Renewal And Production Status
The development of the third season began in April 2021. However, the productions of The Mandalorian Season 3 could not begin until October 2021. But unfortuantely, the filming for The Boba Fett and Obi-wan Kanobe was scheduled ahead of the third season. Moreover, the production delays also affected the beginning of the third season’s filming. Thus, the tentative premiere date might be moved forward.
Moreover, Disney+ Plus has not featured the third season in its latest list of upcoming shows. Now, the filming for the third season is currently underway and is expected to finish until the second half of 2022. So, the dedicated Mandalorian fans will have to stay patient and watch the upcoming Star Wars show to beat their time till the third season of The Mandalorian releases.
Will Boba Fett Rise Up To Be A New Villan In Season 3?
After their brief first encounter, the previous season depicted amends between Din Djarin and Boba Fett. Soon after, the Imperial clones attacked them and took Grogu with them. However, Boba Fett gave Djarin a helping hand to locate Grogu and rescue him from Moff Gideon.
Meanwhile, the upcoming spinoff series, The Boba Fett, releasing on December 29, will witness Jango and Boba Fett’s story. Boba will finally find his father, Jango’s armor in The Mandalorian Season 3. Jango witnessed his father’s death. Luckily, Mandalorian leader, Jaster Meree adopted him and tuned him into a warrior.
However, Din Djarin has wielded the Darksaber in the last season’s finale. He has become the rightful leader to the struggling Mandalorian society. However, Bo-Katan Kryze, the heiress of the throne, wants her throne back. Thus, Din Djarin will have some tragic encounters with Bo-Katan in the next season. Further, with the rise of Boba Fett, he will come across his history in the upcoming spinoff. He will realize the rich heritage of his father and his abilities as an influential leader. Therefore, he might come for The Mandalorian throne in season 3.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Premiere Date
Evidently, the third season is not coming in 2021. But with the production underway, fans are hoping that the next installment will release sometime in 2022. However, the show’s absence from Disney’s 2022 series lists suggests otherwise. Thus, The Mandalorian Season 3 will likely hit the screens by early 2023. So, stay tuned for more thrilling updates and rumored theories about your favorite TV shows.
