The Mandalorian is set to return on March 1, 2023, and showrunner Jon Favreau has shared some exciting details about what to expect. Favreau and Dave Filoni appeared via video link at the CCXP event in Brazil to show what’s in store for the show’s third season.
To begin with, Favreau promised a “much wider scope” for the series. He also hinted that the season would reveal more about the title character, something fans have speculated about since the show first aired.
“I will say the scope of it is expanding. We’ve got really cool space battles. We’ve got a lot of Mandalorians. We’ve got the planet Mandalore that we’ve been talking about for a long time.”
Another thing Favreau alluded to was the possibility of bringing back characters from previous seasons. This is an exciting prospect, as previous seasons filled the universe with fascinating characters, and some possible crossovers would be great. There have been cameos from established Star Wars characters such as The Clone Wars’ Ahsoka Tano, as well as performances by Boba Fett, Bo-Katan Kryze and many others. So if these characters come together for a major moment in Season 3, it could be a very special occasion for Star Wars fans worldwide.
“We get to see Mandalorian culture, and a lot of the great actors you’ve seen in previous seasons return, and you’ll see them all working together on this show. It’s been a very ambitious season, a lot of our directors have back, we have a very experienced team that has been working together for a long time and I think a lot of people will enjoy what we have in store.”
Jon Favreau teases “More surprises.” The Mandalorian Season 3
Jon Favreau also revealed that more surprises would play an important role in the plot. Grogu at the end of Season 1 Episode One and Luke Skywalker at the end of Season 2 are two examples of well-kept secrets. He added: “Not everything will be a big surprise, but something unexpected should happen every week and that’s the idea of a serialized television show where, compared to a movie, everyone gets to see a chapter, everyone talks about it .and guess what happens next. Hopefully each week will be like opening a Christmas present, with new surprises.”
It sounds like fans can expect even more impressive effects and visuals in Season 3 of The Mandalorian, as well as a more extensive story. And based on Favreau’s track record, there’s no reason not to trust him to deliver on his promises. The Mandalorian Season 3 will premiere on Disney+ on March 1, 2023.