Wikimedia Commons/The Mandalorian movie Celebrity Discover how Jon Favreau turns The Mandalorian from a streaming hit into the first-ever theatrical Star Wars spin-off since 2019. April 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - In the final countdown to the release of the new The Mandalorian feature film, director Jon Favreau faces a unique challenge: ensuring audiences understand this is not just another streaming project. Rather, it marks a groundbreaking moment as the first-ever theatrical spin-off based on a series originally launched on a streaming platform.