CinemaCon sees the first 17 minutes, then the final trailer and tickets

Why it matters

Showing the whole opening to theatre owners signalled confidence in the film as a cinema product, not a streaming episode.

Details

Date

16 Apr 2026 · T−36

Phase

Pre-launch › Trade & exhibitor

Category

Trade & exhibitor

Markets

United States, Global

Led by

Studio-led

Partners

Jon Favreau, Fandango

Channels

Industry event, YouTube, StarWars.com

Sources 5

1. Final Trailer - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguStarWars.com · 16 Apr 2026 · starwars.com · PrimaryVerifies: Final trailer debuted at CinemaCon; new poster; advance tickets on sale at Fandango
2. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Final Trailer | In Theaters May 22Star Wars (YouTube) · youtube.com · PrimaryVerifies: Final trailer on the official channel
3. 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu's Jon Favreau To Headline CinemaCon LuncheonDeadline · 01 Apr 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: Favreau headlines the Creative Community Luncheon on 16 April, before Disney's presentation
4. 'Mandalorian And Grogu' Opening Sequence Unveiled At CinemaConDeadline · 16 Apr 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: Entire opening sequence shown with Favreau in attendance
5. 'Star Wars' Makes Big-Screen Comeback as 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Drops 17 Minutes of Impressive Footage at CinemaConVariety Australia · 16 Apr 2026 · au.variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: First 17 minutes shown to exhibitors