Just ten days before its highly-anticipated theatrical debut, Lucasfilm has dropped the dynamic new Ace of Staves clip from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, thrusting Sigourney Weaver’s no-nonsense New Republic Colonel Ward into a tense briefing with Din Djarin at Adelphi Base. The footage wastes no time, showing Colonel Ward assigning the Mandalorian warrior his next critical mission while finally answering how he obtains his updated Razor Crest ship.
The scene immediately establishes the feature film’s early narrative drive, with Weaver delivering a commanding performance as Colonel Ward opposite Din Djarin—played by Pedro Pascal, with additional performances by Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder. Celebrated for her legendary turns in Alien and Avatar, Weaver injects formidable authority and gravitas into the Star Wars universe as the New Republic officer whose orders set Din Djarin’s path in motion. This pivotal exchange not only forges key character dynamics and forward momentum but also delights fans by confirming the return of the iconic Razor Crest vessel, smoothly carrying over beloved elements from the series into a grand big-screen format.
Watch the Ace of Staves clip from the The Mandalorian and Grogu below:
The Ace of Staves clip builds directly upon earlier promotional efforts, including the special 25-minute IMAX preview that screened for fans on May the 4th. That exclusive theater event already featured this very sequence, giving select audiences an extended taste of the film’s superior production values, expansive visual scope, and intricate storytelling craftsmanship. With its crisp dialogue, meticulously rendered environments, and efficient plot advancement, the new release functions as an ideal appetizer for the larger cinematic journey that awaits Din Djarin and his young companion Grogu.
Throughout its runtime, The Mandalorian and Grogu aims to capture the core themes of adventure, loyalty, mentorship, and discovery that propelled the original series to global success, all while scaling up production elements for the cinema environment. Sigourney Weaver’s Colonel Ward emerges as a standout new character whose authoritative demeanor and strategic role promise to enrich the interpersonal and galactic conflicts at the heart of the story. This promotional wave, anchored by the impactful Ace of Staves clip, effectively whets appetites for the interstellar thrills, emotional bonds between Din Djarin and Grogu, and larger-scale conflicts that define this highly anticipated chapter.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will be released on Friday, May 22.
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