Director commentary for Star Wars: Mandalorian in theaters

Moviegoers can now experience a new director's commentary feature for "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" during theatrical screenings. The audio commentary, recorded by the film's co-writer and director Jon Favreau, became available on June 5 and is accessible via the TheaterEars mobile app.

To use the feature, viewers must download the free app, purchase a ticket for a screening, and sync the commentary through their earbuds once the film begins. The commentary plays for the film's entire runtime, offering insights and anecdotes from Favreau. This initiative marks a rare instance of a director's commentary being offered during a film's theatrical run, a feature typically reserved for home media releases. The service is currently available only in North America.

The film itself is a live-action adventure starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, a bounty hunter, and his apprentice, Grogu. Set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, the story follows the pair as they are recruited by the New Republic for a mission involving the Hutt clan. The movie features various alien races, including the Anzellans, a species that originated in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Favreau...