Sigourney Weaver joins ‘Star Wars’ universe with role in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'

Kicking things off, we’ve got a massive update from a galaxy far, far away! Yes, sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver is joining the Star Wars universe! The Oscar nominee, known for her iconic roles in Alien and Avatar, has just confirmed she’s part of the upcoming film, The Mandalorian and Grogu. Weaver will be sharing the screen with Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin, and guess what—she’s already met Grogu on set! The film, directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, is set for a May 22, 2026 release. Can't wait to see what adventures they’ll get up to on Nevarro!"