In the build-up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, director Jon Favreau has confirmed that Grogu shares a connection with Master Yoda. While talking about his upcoming Star Wars film in a recent interview, Favreau noted that Grogu does recognize the legendary Jedi’s name before hinting that the duo could share a deeper link than simply being the same species.

Jon Favreau says Grogu might’ve trained with Yoda

During a recent interview with GamesRadar+, Jon Favreau mentioned that Yoda could be one of the many legendary Jedi teachers who have shared their tutelage with Grogu.

The 59-year-old filmmaker remarked, “He’s not on the typical Jedi path of a youngling, but he has trained with some of the best Jedi teachers that there are. We know for sure he’s studied with Luke Skywalker. There’s implications that he may have crossed paths with Yoda, because he does recognize the name, is what we imply. And he also was there at the Jedi Temple before Order 66.”

Despite having decided to follow the Jedi path, Grogu ultimately abandoned his training in favor of returning to his adoptive father, Din Djarin, in The Book of Boba Fett series. However, this in no way means that the Child has completely given up on the Jedi ways, according to Favreau.

“Although Grogu is not serving under somebody who is teaching him, he still clearly is meditating and going through some version of the Jedi discipline,” Favreau said of Grogu’s journey. “So, I think that his Force use has definitely leveled up a bit. Luke Skywalker didn’t study under Obi-Wan for very long, but still refined his skills. So, I think that that’s part of the path that’s available to Grogu, as per what we’ve already learned from the previous Star Wars films.”

Favreau’s upcoming movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is scheduled to hit theaters on May 22, 2026.

Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype.