The Mandalorian Timeline ( Real )

business
October 30, 2012

Disney Acquires Lucasfilm

The Walt Disney Company purchased Lucasfilm, the studio behind the Star Wars franchise, from George Lucas.

announcement
November 8, 2017

Announcement of The Mandalorian

Lucasfilm announced the development of The Mandalorian, a new live-action Star Wars television series for Disney's streaming service, Disney+.

production
March 2018

Jon Favreau Named Creator and Showrunner

Jon Favreau was confirmed as the creator and showrunner of The Mandalorian series.

production
October 2018

Filming of The Mandalorian Begins

Principal photography for the first season of The Mandalorian started, primarily at Manhattan Beach Studios in California.

release
November 12, 2019

Disney+ Launch and The Mandalorian Premiere

Disney launched its streaming platform Disney+ and released the first episode of The Mandalorian simultaneously.

production
October 2019

Season 2 Filming Begins

Filming for the second season of The Mandalorian began.

release
December 18, 2020

Season 2 Finale

The final episode of The Mandalorian Season 2 aired, concluding the season.

announcement
December 2020

Season 3 Announcement

Lucasfilm officially announced The Mandalorian Season 3 as underway.

production
September 2021

Season 3 Filming Begins

Production for The Mandalorian Season 3 started.

The Mandalorian Timeline ( Fictional )

historical-event
9 ABY

Fall of the Galactic Empire

After the Battle of Endor, the Galactic Empire collapses, leading to the rise of the New Republic and the scattering of Imperial remnants.

mission-event
9 ABY

Din Djarin Rescues The Child

The bounty hunter Din Djarin, also known as the Mandalorian, retrieves the Child (Grogu) from a secret Imperial facility on the planet Arvala-7.

mission-event
9 ABY

Escape from Nevarro

Mando escapes the planet Nevarro with the Child after confronting remnants of the Empire and bounty hunters sent to capture the Child.

alliance-event
9 ABY

mandalorian Allies With Greef Karga

Din Djarin forms an uneasy alliance with Greef Karga, the leader of the bounty hunter guild, to protect the Child from Imperial forces.

conflict-event
9 ABY

Confrontation With Moff Gideon

Mando faces off against the Imperial officer Moff Gideon, who is determined to capture the Child for mysterious purposes related to its abilities.

quest-event
9 ABY

Journey to find the Jedi

Mando sets out to find a Jedi to take the Child to, leading him to seek out Ahsoka Tano, who understands the Child's powers.

training-event
9 ABY

Ahsoka Tano Trains the Child

Ahsoka Tano conveys knowledge and tests the powers of the Child, but refuses to train him further due to his young age and emotional attachment to Mando.

mission-event
9 ABY

Rescue Mission on Mandalore

Din Djarin returns to Mandalore, his homeworld, seeking resources and allies to confront Moff Gideon and protect the Child.

battle-event
9 ABY

Battle at Nevarro and Capture of The Child

Moff Gideon's forces attack Nevarro, capturing the Child, prompting a rescue mission with allies including Bo-Katan Kryze and the Mandalorian covert.

resolution-event
9 ABY

The Child is Rescued and Taken to Luke Skywalker

After a fierce battle, Mando and his allies rescue the Child and eventually deliver him to Luke Skywalker for Jedi training.