New 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Promo Hints at Clone Wars Villain's Important Role

[Wednesday, May 13, 2026]

The Mandalorian & Grogu (The Mandalorian & Grogu) is the most important Star Wars project in recent years. The success of the film could directly determine the future of the franchise in terms of feature releases and whether big money will continue to be invested in Disney+ series.

In China, Disney and Lucasfilm launched a promotional campaign for the blockbuster. One of the posters featured the villain Embo, featured in the animated seriesThe Clone Wars. It is noteworthy that he is the only antagonist, which may indicate a key place in the plot.

This isn't the first time Embo has appeared in marketing materials, and it's also not the first time Lucasfilm has hinted at his important role in the project. An advertising banner with the villain was spotted in a shopping center.

Embo on the banner of the film

Embo's role in The Mandalorian and Grogu has not yet been revealed, and it is still a secret who hired the bounty hunter. The trailers make it clear that he is hunting for Din Djarin and Grogu and may be able to catch the former.

In addition, on the occasion of Star Wars Day, a new video was released. He recalls the history of the franchise, urging people to go to the cinema to see the new film.

Is Embo the main villain in The Mandalorian and Grogu?

Embo is a great choice to play the enemy in the film. The character's very presence will make the story more similar to the early episodes ofThe Mandalorianwhich were reminiscent of Westerns.

Embo will likely get the most screen time out of all the villains inThe Mandalorian and Grogu. However, this does not necessarily mean that he is the main villain, since he is only a bounty hunter.

Embo will not pursue Din Djarin and Grogu for personal reasons or revenge.Instead, he will simply work for money, which means someone will have to hire him. Some fans believe that he will be hired by the Shadow Council (leaders of the remaining forces of the Empire).

It is possible that the main villain of The Mandalorian and Grogu will be Grand Admiral Thrawn, played by Lars Mikkelsen. After all, the film is an integral part of the MandoVerse. According to rumors, everything is heading towards a crossover based on Heir to the Empire.