‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Is Inspired by ‘Flash Gordon,’ Jon Favreau Explains [Exclusive]

This new movie will be only the third Star Wars film that isn’t part of the main Skywalker family story, following Rogue One (2016) and Solo (2018). It’s also the first time stories originally told in the Star Wars Disney+ series will be shown in a theatrical movie, raising questions about how those stories will work on a larger scale. As the release date nears, it’s become clear the film draws inspiration from the original Star Wars movie from 1977, aiming for a similar feel.








