The first trailer for *The Mandalorian & Grogu* highlighted the exciting action, the return of a beloved character, and Grogu’s playful antics. However, it also hinted at something else big. While the movie was still being filmed, speculation arose about the main villain. Many fans expected Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon to be central to the story, and he still might be. But a surprising name kept appearing in rumors. Now that the trailer for the 2026 film is out, it appears those rumors were correct – a well-known Star Wars villain is indeed coming to the big screen.
You might think the name Rotta the Hutt sounds made up, but he’s a genuine Star Wars character and is set to appear in an upcoming movie. While a recent trailer only gives us a glimpse of his role, we can look at his past in Star Wars to get an idea of what he might do in the film. Here’s everything you need to know about Rotta and his potential impact on the story.
When Rotta The Hutt Has Appeared In Star Wars Before
Rotta the Hutt doesn’t appear much throughout the series, but his appearances are memorable. He first shows up in the animated movie *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* from 2008, which was one of the few *Star Wars* films that didn’t do well in theaters.
Rotta plays a key role in the movie’s story, as his kidnapping by the Separatists is part of a plot to blame the Jedi and weaken the Republic. However, the Separatists didn’t anticipate the arrival of a new character named Ahsoka Tano, who changes everything.
How Powerful Is Rotta Compared To Jabba The Hutt
As a Star Wars fan, I was seriously impressed by Rotta the Hutt in the trailer for *The Mandalorian & Grogu*! Unlike most Hutts – you know, like his dad Jabba – Rotta is *ripped*! He’s definitely the most muscular Hutt we’ve ever seen in Star Wars. We don’t know yet if he’s as powerful politically as Jabba was, but when it comes to pure strength, Rotta blows his father away. And the trailer actually hinted at *why* he’s so different – it all connects back to his original appearance in *Star Wars: The Clone Wars*! It’s a really cool detail for long-time fans.
When Rotta was rescued by Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, he unexpectedly became sick. This created an urgent situation to get him home safely, both to save his life and prevent galactic unrest. It’s easy to see how this early experience – being a vulnerable, ill young Hutt – could have motivated him to become incredibly strong and ensure he was never helpless again.
As a big fan, I always appreciate how *The Mandalorian & Grogu* is set a few years after *Return of the Jedi*. Remember how Jabba the Hutt died in that movie? It left a real power gap, not just on Tatooine, but throughout the whole galactic criminal world. *The Book of Boba Fett* started to show us what that looked like, and it got me thinking that Rotta’s influence wasn’t limited to his home planet – he must have had power spread out somewhere else entirely.
Who Voices Rotta The Hutt In The Mandalorian & Grogu
Reports initially stated that Jeremy Allen White, an Emmy-winning actor, would play the character of Rotta. However, his involvement isn’t definitively confirmed by the trailer. Currently, the only confirmed cast members for Disney’s *The Mandalorian & Grogu* are Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, who is the only human face visible in the trailer.
It’s not surprising to hear of White’s involvement, considering his strong ties to Disney. He’s already appeared in four seasons of *The Bear* on Hulu, which Disney owns, and he’s starring in the upcoming *Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere*, produced by Disney’s 20th Century Studios. This makes him a natural fit for future Disney projects.
Is Rotta The Hutt A Gladiator? What We Know About His Mandalorian & Grogu Story
Rotta’s quick appearance in the *The Mandalorian & Grogu* trailer hints at his profession: he runs a gladiator arena. While he’s clearly in good shape, it’s likely he *organizes* the fights, showcasing alien creatures battling each other for entertainment – both his and the audience’s.
We see Din Djarin both watching the games as a spectator and actively fighting in the arena. It’s currently unknown how he ends up as a participant, but his involvement promises action, as always – this is the way he operates.
The Mandalorian & Grogu premieres in theaters on May 22, 2026.
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