"By the time The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters, it will be the first live-action Star Wars movie in seven years. Back in 2019, as The Rise of Skywalker came into theaters, The Mandalorian was wrapping up its first season, and even debuted Rey's Force-healing power via Baby Yoda, one day before Episode IX was released. But now, the landscape of the Force feels very different, with Star Wars's cinematic comeback relying not on old-school nostalgia, but very recent memories of a beloved TV series."
"Lucasfilm In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it-moment in the first full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Zeb, a massive, purple-skinned Lasat alien is seen fighting with a double-sided electrostaff. This isn't the first appearance of Zeb in live-action; he also appeared in the Mando episode "The Pirate" back in 2023. But, as fans of Rebels know, Zeb was a regular on that animated series for four seasons and was voiced by Steve Blum."
By the time The Mandalorian and Grogu debuts, it will be the first live-action Star Wars movie in seven years, following 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. The Mandalorian previously introduced Force-related elements and anchored Star Wars' recent live-action universe. The new film incorporates TV continuity, notably featuring Zeb from Star Wars Rebels in both the trailer and poster. Zeb's live-action appearance follows a 2023 Mando episode and his four-season role in Rebels. Appearances by Hera, Ahsoka, Sabine, and Ezra indicate that animated Rebels characters are migrating into live-action storytelling, expanding the interconnected TV-to-film universe.
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