Sigourney Weaver has a "very" fun role in The Mandalorian & Grogu and will be in all five Avatar movies. And she reminiscing about her iconic role as Ripley in the Alien franchise for good measure.

Jon Favreau, creator of the Star Wars series The Mandalorian on Disney+, joined Sigourney Weaver on stage at the Star Wars Celebration in Japan to discuss their upcoming movie, Mandalorian and Grogu.

The Mandalorian & Grogu hits theaters on May 22, 2026, and if you need more Sigourney Weaver, she’ll be in The Gorge, which hits Apple TV+ on February 14. Want more io9 news?

Sigourney Weaver credits Grogu, otherwise known as Baby Yoda, for the reason why she signed on for the latest “Star Wars” blockbuster, “The Mandalorian & Grogu.” “I get to have scenes ...

Sigourney Weaver was a big part of The Mandalorian & Grogu panel at Star Wars Celebration 2025 and IGN had the chance to speak with her about her new character, how she hadn’t watched an episode ...

At Star Wars Celebration Japan, longtime collaborators Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau introduced Sigourney Weaver as a veteran Rebel pilot who now holds a high rank as a member of the New Republic's ...

Sigourney Weaver has joined the cast of Star Wars movie The Mandalorian & Grogu. The Hollywood icon will be starring with Pedro Pascal in the much-anticipated spinoff of the Disney+ live-action ...

Sigourney Weaver credits Grogu, otherwise known as Baby Yoda, for the reason why she signed on for the latest “Star Wars” blockbuster, “The Mandalorian & Grogu.” “I get to have scenes ...

Sigourney Weaver has shared some intriguing new intel about her role in The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, explaining how she factors into the continuing story of Din Djarin and Grogu. Read on for ...

Sigourney Weaver sheds light on her character in The Mandalorian & Grogu and reflects on how the role brings her career full circle. Sigourney Weaver Plays a Star Wars Badass (& It Brings Her Full ...

The Star Wars universe is set to head back to the big screen in 2026 with The Mandalorian and Grogu, a new film continuing the events of Disney+ smash hit series The Mandalorian.Footage from the ...

Sigourney Weaver credits Grogu, otherwise known as Baby Yoda, for the reason why she signed on for the latest “Star Wars” blockbuster, “The Mandalorian & Grogu.” “I get to have scenes ...