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The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian is an American space Western television series set in the Star Wars universe.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Mandalorian is an American space Western television series set in the Star Wars universe. Created by Jon Favreau for Disney+, it follows Din Djarin, a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter, after the fall of the Galactic Empire and during the New Republic era. It is the first live-action Star Wars television series.

Premise

The series follows Din Djarin, a Mandalorian bounty hunter operating in the outer reaches of the galaxy. After being hired to retrieve Grogu, he instead protects the child from Imperial remnants.

Production and release

The Mandalorian was created by Jon Favreau for Disney+ and premiered with the service’s launch in 2019. It became the first live-action Star Wars series.

Setting in the Star Wars timeline

The story takes place roughly five years after Return of the Jedi, in the period after the fall of the Galactic Empire and before the rise of the First Order. This places it in the early New Republic era.

Cultural impact

The series helped expand live-action Star Wars storytelling on television. Grogu, initially widely referred to by fans as “Baby Yoda,” became one of the franchise’s most recognizable characters.

Key facts

  • It is the first live-action Star Wars television series.
  • The series premiered on Disney+ on November 12, 2019.
  • It is set about five years after the events of Return of the Jedi and before the rise of the First Order.
  • The story centers on Din Djarin, a lone bounty hunter who becomes the protector of Grogu.
  • The show was created by Jon Favreau, with Disney+ as its streaming home.
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Canadian context

The series is widely available in Canada through Disney+, making it part of mainstream streaming viewing for Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Mandalorian about?
It follows Din Djarin, a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter, who is drawn into protecting Grogu from hostile forces.
Who created The Mandalorian?
Jon Favreau created the series for Disney+.
When did The Mandalorian premiere?
It premiered on November 12, 2019, with the launch of Disney+.
Where is The Mandalorian set in the Star Wars timeline?
It is set about five years after Return of the Jedi, after the fall of the Empire.
Is The Mandalorian the first live-action Star Wars series?
Yes. Sources describe it as the first live-action Star Wars television series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian
    Supports: Premiere date, creator, setting, premise, seasons, and first live-action Star Wars series claim.
  2. StarWars.com — https://www.starwars.com/news/everything-we-know-about-the-mandalorian
    Supports: Official description of the series as a live-action Star Wars series set about five years after the fall of the Empire.
  3. Disney+ — https://www.disney.com/
    Supports: Distribution platform and release context for the series.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8111088/
    Supports: Series description as a lone bounty hunter story in the Star Wars universe.