Star Wars’highly anticipated next movie,The Mandalorian and Grogu, may be making a major change toPedro Pascal’s Din Djarin, and it might be for the best.The Mandalorian and Groguis a continuation of Mandalorian bounty hunterDin Djarinand his adoptive son Grogu’s story after the events ofThe Mandalorianseason 3. While some details have been released via short teasers, much of the film’s plot remains a mystery.
Fans can likely expect an early trailer ofThe Mandalorian and GroguatStar WarsCelebration 2025in April, but until then, we’ll likely continue to be left in the dark. With much of Lucasfilm’s attention on the forthcomingAndorseason 2, it’s not surprising that there hasn’t been any promotion or advertising for the film. However, when the time comes,Star Warscould do something completely new withThe Mandalorian and Grogu’s poster.
The Mandalorian Movie Posters May Promote Helmetless Din Djarin
I’m Oddly Okay With Din Djarin Removing His Helmet
It’s been shown throughoutThe Mandalorianthat Din Djarin doesn’t remove hisbeskarhelmet as part of his religious beliefs and showing one’s face is in violation of the Mandalorian Creed. Despite this,audiences have seen Pedro Pascal appear without the Mandalorian helmet multiple times. Pascal’s appearance inThe Mandalorianseason 1 didn’t break the Creed because no living thing saw him without his helmet.
However, inThe Mandalorianseason 2, Din Djarin removed his helmet on multiple occasions to first find and later connect with Grogu.Din Djarin’s willingness to break his Creed for his son shows the depth of his affection, and just how pivotal these moments were for the character.However, with Pascal’s stardom, it’s clear that Lucasfilm will have to make the poster forThe Mandalorian and Groguan image of Din Djarin without his helmet. With a film release, it’s even more important thatStar Warsuses the assets it has, namely Pedro Pascal’s name and likeness.
The Mandalorian Set This Promotional Precedent 3 Years Ago
In The Vanity Fair Shoot
Back in 2022,Star Warswas getting ready to release a lot of different shows in succession, notablyThe Mandalorian,Ahsoka,Andor, andObi-Wan Kenobi. In response, the stars of all of these shows appeared on the cover ofVanity Fair.In this photoshoot, Pedro Pascal appeared in the Mandalorian suit without his helmet. It was a clear way to build excitement forThe Mandalorianseason 2 and otherupcomingStar Warsshows.
However, with this precedent already established, it’s not a stretch to imagine that similar tactics will be employed forThe Mandalorian and Grogu’s theatrical release.
However, with this precedent already established, it’s not a stretch to imagine that similar tactics will be employed forThe Mandalorian and Grogu’s theatrical release - especially because Pascal was again featured on the cover of Empire Magazine without a helmet as he stood alongside Katee Sackhoff, who portraysBo-Katan Kryze. This was particularly noteworthy becauseThe Mandalorianseason 3 was the first installment of the TV show to forego any helmetless scenes whatsoever, even if the marketing tried to suggest otherwise.
Even If There’s No Helmetless Poster, There HAS To Be A Helmetless Scene
It’s Been Too Long With One
Pedro Pascal’s role inThe Mandalorianseason 3 was largely considered a voice-only role, as his busy schedule didn’t allow for any overlap withThe Mandalorianseason 3’s production schedule. It seems that much ofThe Mandalorianand Groguwill be the same, butthere have been reports that Pascal appeared on set, indicating that fans will finally be getting another helmetless scene.
Din Djarin’s helmet was removed inThe Mandalorianepisodes “Chapter 8: Redemption,” “Chapter 15: The Believer,” and “Chapter 16: The Rescue.”
Pedro Pascal hasn’t appeared helmetless in the Mandalorian armor sinceThe Mandalorianseason 2 finale.If Lucasfilm decides to use promotional materials that don’t feature Pedro Pascal’s face, there still has to be a scene where Din Djarin’s helmet comes offin the film. A poster not showing Pascal’s face may indicate to audiences that the helmet won’t come off in the film, meaning the scene may be more impactful if and when it happens.
The Mandalorian & Grogu: All Confirmed Cast & Characters (So Far)
The Mandalorian & Grogu is the next Star Wars movie to hit theaters, the franchise’s first since 2019. Here are its entire cast and characters so far.
Though details are still sparse about the plot ofThe Mandalorian and Grogu, we can expect more details next month atStar WarsCelebration, and maybe even a first look at the film’s poster. Whether Pedro Pascal appears in any promotional material or not, it’s clear that fans want to see Din Djarin without his helmet again, so it’s up to Lucasfilm to find a way to make that happen. No matter what details fans get in the coming weeks aboutThe Mandalorian and Grogu, it’s clear that interest in the film is growing by the minute.
