When will The Mandalorian and Grogu be available to stream?
The latest Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, will be available to rent or buy digitally starting July 21. It will appear on popular platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango, allowing viewers to watch from home without needing a Disney+ subscription. However, it won’t be added to Disney+ right away.
Why isn’t The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to Disney+ immediately?
Disney and Lucasfilm are prioritizing digital rentals and sales before adding the movie to their streaming service. Offering the film on premium digital platforms first generates more revenue as viewers pay individually to rent or buy the film. This makes more financial sense than including it immediately on Disney+, even though Disney+ subscriptions are popular.
For example, a digital purchase pricing strategy could exceed the monthly cost of Disney+, which means more upfront earnings per viewer. Releasing the film on Disney+ later will still happen but only after the digital sales window ends.
What does this mean for Disney+ subscribers?
If you're subscribed to Disney+ hoping to watch The Mandalorian and Grogu at no extra cost, you'll have to wait longer. Meanwhile, you can still watch via digital purchase or rental on other platforms. The movie’s addition to Disney+ will broaden access eventually but not immediately after the digital debut.
Subscribers should also consider that waiting for streaming access might be worthwhile if you prefer no extra charges, but if you want to see the movie ASAP, renting or buying digitally is the quickest option.
Summary: How to watch The Mandalorian and Grogu now and later
- From July 21: Rent or buy digitally on platforms like Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
- Later: Available for streaming on Disney+ after the digital sales window closes.
- Why the delay? Digital rentals and purchases bring in more revenue upfront than immediate streaming inclusion.
For now, the fastest way to watch The Mandalorian and Grogu at home is via rental or purchase through digital stores. Disney+ subscribers will get access eventually but should prepare for a wait.