The Mandalorian & Grogu: A Journey Through the Star Wars Timeline

The New Republic Era and The Mandalorian

Star Wars has recently announced that The Mandalorian & Grogu will be going into production later this year, but the exact placement of the movie within the Star Wars timeline remains a mystery. The New Republic era, in which The Mandalorian & Grogu is set, occurs after the Battle of Yavin (BBY) and is denoted by the abbreviation ABY for years. This era is characterized by the rise of the New Republic and the remnants of the Empire.

Din Djarin and Grogu in The Mandalorian season 2

The Mandalorian season 1 begins five years after the fall of the Empire at the Battle of Endor, placing it in 9 ABY. During this time, the New Republic was still finding its footing and hunting down Imperial remnants. The defeat of the Empire took place in 4 ABY, and the war officially ended at the Battle of Jakku in 5 ABY. However, high-ranking Imperials were still at large, including Moff Gideon, the antagonist of The Mandalorian.

Din Djarin and Grogu in The Mandalorian season 2

The timeline between The Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2, as well as The Book of Boba Fett, is not entirely clear. Some suggest that the events of The Mandalorian season 2 take place in 10 ABY, while Boba Fett's takeover of Mos Espa occurs around 11 ABY. The ambiguity surrounding these events adds complexity to the timeline.

Din Djarin and Grogu in The Mandalorian

The Confusion of The Mandalorian Season 3

The release of The Mandalorian season 3 has further complicated the Star Wars timeline. Jon Favreau, the creator and executive producer, mentioned that 'some time' had passed between seasons 2 and 3, but the exact duration remains undefined. This uncertainty has led to speculation about the timeline of The Mandalorian season 3, with some placing it in 11 ABY or even later. The potential overlap with the beginning of Ahsoka season 1 adds to the intricacy of the timeline.

Din Djarin and Grogu arrive to the Jedi seeing stone on Tython in The Mandalorian season 2, episode 6

The confirmation of Ahsoka season 2 by Lucasfilm has raised questions about its placement in the Star Wars timeline and whether it will intersect with The Mandalorian & Grogu. Additionally, Dave Filoni's untitled The Mandalorian-era movie is expected to provide clarity on the timeline of these events, promising a comprehensive conclusion to the interconnected stories of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Book of Boba Fett.

Din Djarin and Grogu arrive on Tatooine in the N-1 starfighter in The Mandalorian season 3

Connecting The Mandalorian & Grogu to the Sequel Trilogy

If The Mandalorian & Grogu takes place around 12 or 13 ABY, it would be approximately 22 years before the events of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. This separation of eras is strategic, as it effectively distinguishes the two timelines. The events of the sequel trilogy occur within a span of almost a year, with Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi in 34 ABY, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 35 ABY. The placement of The Mandalorian & Grogu about 20 years before the sequel trilogy ensures a clear demarcation between these distinct eras.

Din Grogu and Din Djarin at their cabin on Nevarro in The Mandalorian season 3 finale

As production for The Mandalorian & Grogu commences, fans eagerly await further details about the movie's timeline. The premiere dates for The Mandalorian & Grogu and Ahsoka season 2 are yet to be revealed, adding to the anticipation surrounding the interconnected narrative of these Star Wars stories.

Din Djarin from The Mandalorian between Rey Skywalker holding her lightsaber and Carson Teva