Empire May 2026

For seven years, the adventures of The Mandalorian and Grogu have thrilled and delighted Star Wars fans – the most unlikely duo this side of Nevarro proving that the saga could soar on the small screen. So, who better to bring the galaxy far, far away back to cinemas? Make way for The Mandalorian And Grogu, an all-out adventure for hired-gun Din Djarin and his young apprentice, bringing Star Wars to the big screen for the first time since 2019’s Episode IX – The Rise Of Skywalker. Lights, camera, Grogu!

 

This month’s Empire cover unites Mando and Grogu for an exclusive photo shoot with the headline duo themselves; the two biggest stars in the galaxy, about to embark on their biggest mission yet. Inside, we take a deep dive into The Mandalorian And Grogu itself, speaking to director Jon Favreau and Lucasfilm co-CEO Dave Filoni (also the film’s co-writer) about why Din Djarin and ‘Baby Yoda’ are the perfect duo to launch Star Wars back on the big screen, and where this massive new outing takes them. Plus, we speak to Pedro Pascal about donning the armour (and removing the helmet) as Din Djarin; to Sigourney Weaver about stepping into the lineage of legendary Star Wars women; and to Jeremy Allen White about the unconventional task of voicing a galactic gladiatorial slug. Plus, there’s plenty more Star Wars goodness and never-before-seen images inside. This is the way.

 

That’s not all. Also inside this month’s issue, we head into the moody world of Spider-Noir, battle for survival with Charlie Theron in Apex, brace for a terrifying new vision of Cape Fear, and take a closer look at those fab four Beatles biopic shots. Plus, we present a massive new look-back at Stand By Me, speaking to the cast and crew about the legendary Stephen King classic. Fire up the Razor Crest and order your copy today.