The Mandalorian 7th Anniversary: When did you start your journey with the massive-eared alien figure, Grogu? Count back: it has been 7 years! The Mandalorian first aired back in November 2019 and introduced us to the characters that have since then been a piece of our hearts, living rent-free in the nostalgia room of our brains.
Yes, November 12 marks the seventh anniversary of The Mandalorian, and fans on X (formerly Twitter) are celebrating the “birthday”. While the anniversary itself is a reason enough to revisit the series, there is also a certain excitement around the franchise. Seven years, a feature film and series later, the love for the little family remains the same.
The @Disney_Wiki marked the occasion, sharing a reminder of what the series is about, writing, “Today marks the 7th anniversary of ‘The Mandalorian’. After the fall of the Empire, a lone Mandalorian makes his way through the outer reaches of the lawless galaxy with his foundling, Grogu”, along with a clip. The post itself somehow manages to pull the nostalgia factor within the fans reminiscing about The Mandalorian.
The Mandalorian 7th Anniversary: Fans Revisit the Beginning
The anniversary, for some X users, has become an excuse to look far back at how the show first introduced Grogu. User @mando_musings2 pointed out that seven years ago, on this day, The Mandalorian premiered and launched Disney+, sharing fun question for fans, writing, “Seven years ago, on November 12, The Mandalorian premiered & officially launched the Disney+ streaming service. Can you spot the scenes where Grogu was edited out to keep his reveal a secret? Happy Anniversary, Din & Grogu!”
Meanwhile, @BookofDinGrogu had an emotional message for the occasion as they celebrated the anniversary by talking about how the series had changed the lives of so many viewers, writing, “Today, November 12, we celebrate the 7th anniversary of THE MANDALORIAN! This show truly changed the lives of so many of us and made many of us completely obsessed. Seven years and a movie later, this franchise has brought me so much joy and hope, so… HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THE MANDALORIAN!!!”
The posts on X convey the sentiments of the fans for whom the birthday/anniversary is more than just a day. It looks like, for some, it is not simply about remembering when a TV series premiered but about revisiting something that became a “source of happiness” over the years.
Fans Seem Grateful
The people who brought the series to life also received flowers. User @grogu_shib marked the occasion by thanking everyone involved in the team of The Mandalorian, particularly naming Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Pedro Pascal and Grogu as well, writing, “It’s officially The 7th Anniversary of The Mandalorian. To everyone involved in the show( but especially: Jon, Dave, Pedro and Grogu): Thank You. Without you I would not be here right now. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for making the best Star Wars show ever. This is the way”.
User @starrymm426 shared about The Mandalorian, writing, “Happy 7th birthday to The Mandalorian which premiered on Disney Plus on November 12, 2019. The premiere was written by Jon Favreau and directed by Dave Filoni. Greig Fraser served as its Director of Photography.”
User @BookofDinGrogu seemed rather pleased and shared a note to the fans, writing, “Dear Mandalorian fans, I wanted to thank you all for every wonderful drawing you created for yesterday’s challenge. It’s truly heartwarming to see all the effort and love you put into creating something for our Grogu. As someone told me, we need more challenges, new ideas, and, most importantly, ways to keep them present until the next project arrives.”
The accounts sharing similar messages that draw the larger attention to the making of the series and giving the characters a life become a reminder that fandom does not always have to revolve around waiting for something to drop or a new reveal; it is also about sharing the favourite artwork and finding new ways to celebrate something that is commonly loved.
What Does a Birthday Mean for the Fans?
For the fandom, the day is not merely a day when a random television series started, but it the anniversary/birthday becomes so important because it is the day when something they have been emotionally attached to for so many years came into existence. Some might find it weird, but for a fan it is as important as their own birthday, perhaps, and that is the fascinating part about fandoms.
In fact, the shows, series and movies can even have an emotional impact on the fans’ lives, so much so that they might have changed for the better, and thus their reverence and loyalty towards the craft becomes stronger; or they might explore something rather unique in a certain show that strengthens their love for it. Pop culture works on the very phenomenon of attraction.
For now, fans seem to be emotional and happy at the same time, as they take a nostalgic ride, whether remembering Grogu’s introduction, thanking the cast and creators, or celebrating the community that has grown around the show.
What is your favourite Grogu memory? Tell us in the comments.
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