Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 11 May 2026 · T−11
Mando and Grogu tour London landmarks; Pascal and Favreau surprise fans
A pop-up at Outernet London's Now Trending space handed out themed cookies. Mando and Grogu walked past Tower Bridge, the London Eye and Big Ben, and Pascal and Favreau made a surprise appearance.
Details
- Date
- 11 May 2026 · T−11
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Experiential & immersive
- Markets
- United Kingdom
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Pedro Pascal, Jon Favreau
- Channels
- Live event, Social
Sources 1
- The Mandalorian & Grogu Touch Down in London as Pedro Pascal and Jon Favreau Surprise FansDisney UK Press · 11 May 2026 · press.disney.co.uk · PrimaryVerifies: Outernet London pop-up, Mando and Grogu at Tower Bridge, London Eye and Big Ben; UK release 22 May
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