Lucasfilm’s latest trailer drop has sparked renewed conversation among longtime Star Wars viewers. A brief but notable reveal in The Mandalorian & Grogu quickly shifted attention toward a familiar animated-era figure making the jump to live action.

Online reactions followed almost immediately, with fans zeroing in on the unexpected appearance and revisiting the character’s history across previous Star Wars projects.

The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer makes Star Wars’ Embo fans happy

The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer revealed that Embo will appear in the upcoming film, confirming the Kyuzo bounty hunter’s live-action debut.

Following the trailer’s release, fans reacted on X with posts including, “I STILL CANT BELIEVE EMBO IS BACK IM SO EXCITED TO SEE HIMMM” and “I STILL CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS!! WE ARE ACTUALLY GETTING EMBO IN LIVE ACTION AND HE LOOKS SO GOOD!!!!” Another user wrote, “embo.”

Additional reactions referenced the character’s history, with one post stating, “I’m honestly stoked to see Embo in #TheMandalorianAndGrogu even if he’s getting slandered as a Glup Shitto all over the internet right now.”

The film releases in theaters on May 22, 2026, and marks the first time the character appears in live action after multiple animated and literary appearances.

Who is Star Wars’ Embo in The Mandalorian and Grogu?

Embo, a Kyuzo male bounty hunter from the planet Phatrong, operated throughout the Clone Wars. He carries a bowcaster and uses his large rimmed circular hat as both a weapon and a shield. He debuted in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, with Dave Filoni providing his voice.

Throughout the Clone Wars, Embo teamed with Sugi’s band of bounty hunters and later took jobs for the Hutt Clan. He faced Darth Maul and Savage Opress in combat, joined Boba Fett’s Krayt’s Claw, and helped carry out the kidnapping of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. He fought Anakin Skywalker to a standstill and ranked second only to Cad Bane in bounty tallies during one season.