Renewz

Embo Steps into the Spotlight in The Mandalorian & Grogu: A Closer Look at the Kyuzo Bounty Hunter

Embo Steps into the Spotlight in The Mandalorian & Grogu: A Closer Look at the Kyuzo Bounty Hunter
source: gettyimages
February 18, 2026

Embo is making his live-action entrance in the film alongside the familiar duo of Din Djarin and Grogu, and fans are buzzing about how this animated favorite will translate to the big screen. For a while, Disney and Lucasfilm kept plot details tightly under wraps, leaving some speculation in its wake after a Super Bowl teaser that felt more like a joke than a roadmap to the movie. A full trailer released a week later finally offered a clearer glimpse into what The Mandalorian & Grogu has in store.

What the trailer reveals

Who is Embo? Embo is a Kyuzo bounty hunter who first appeared in Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 2. He’s instantly recognizable thanks to a large, metallic-brimmed hat that doubles as a weapon, and his use of a bowcaster similar to Chewbacca’s. In The Clone Wars, the character was voiced by Dave Filoni, though it isn’t confirmed whether he’ll reprise his role in the live-action film.

Character background

What to expect in The Mandalorian & Grogu Embo has been a fan-favorite with a fairly modest role in The Clone Wars, so his live-action debut is generating a mix of curiosity and excitement. Early rumors suggested he might emerge as a major antagonist in the film, but until more details surface, his exact significance remains under wraps.

If you’re hungry for more Star Wars news, check out our picks for the most anticipated movies of 2026 and browse our list of the best films of 2025.

Related links

By submitting, I confirm I have the right to share this link and I agree to link back to this article from the submitted page. Duplicate URLs are rejected. Up to 5 links per page.

GraphQL · 147 ms 
query Q($id: Int!, $domain: Int!, $srcId: Int!, $hasSrc: Boolean!, $hasSelf: Boolean!) {
  self: qa_ai(where: {id: {_eq: $id}}, limit: 1) @include(if: $hasSelf) {
    id
    title
    text
    date
  }
  linksarticle: qa_ai(where: {domain: {_eq: $domain}, id: {_neq: $id}}, order_by: {id: desc}, limit: 8) {
    id
    title
  }
  linksbottom: qa_ai(where: {domain: {_neq: $domain}, id: {_lt: $id}}, order_by: {id: desc}, limit: 3) {
    id
    title
    domain
  }
  source: qa_ai(where: {id: {_eq: $srcId}}, limit: 1) @include(if: $hasSrc) {
    id
    title
  }
}
{
  "id": 6645912,
  "domain": 6,
  "srcId": 0,
  "hasSrc": false,
  "hasSelf": true
}