The next Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, has a much smaller budget than recent films in the franchise, and there are a few major reasons why. The next Star Wars movie set to release in 2026, the upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu, has been a subject of speculation since it was announced. News about the film has slowly been released over months, such as cast updates for The Mandalorian & Grogu, which is set to include stars like Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. One new bit of information, however, is a massive development for both The Mandalorian & Grogu and Star Wars as a whole.