The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1 runtime: How long is the season premiere?

The Mandalorian season 3 premiere is almost upon us. However, it appears to have a rather surprising runtime.

It’s been a long time since Star Wars fans had new episodes of The Mandalorian to look forward to, but the wait is over as The Mandalorian season 3 will premiere on Disney Plus this week. Its return comes after a lengthy hiatus, which saw it remain off-air for over two years, with its season 2 finale concluding back in 2020.

The title character, also known as Din Djarin, did make a guest appearance in The Book of Boba Fett (along with his beloved Grogu) in episodes of the spinoff show that were so well-received, they are considered Boba Fett‘s best outings. That definitely gave fans a long overdue fix of their favorite Mandalorian characters, but now is when the fun really begins.

If you’re ready to dive into season 3 when it premieres on Disney Plus, here’s how long you can expect the season premiere to be.

How long is The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1?

Star Wars fans might be shocked to learn that The Mandalorian season 3 premiere is shorter than the vast majority of the show’s previous episodes. As reported by The Direct, Twitter user @Cryptic4KQual (who has been reliable with runtime announcements in the past) has revealed that the season premiere of The Mandalorian comes in at just 35 minutes. That makes it the shortest of any Star Wars show premiere on Disney Plus, and one of the shortest episodes of the series.

On that note, The Mandalorian is a series that is known for producing quality over quantity, so even though some of its episodes are on the shorter side, they are always engaging. Needless to say, hopes are high that this trend will continue with season 3 episode 1.

Are you looking forward to The Mandalorian season 3, episode 1? Do you wish it was longer or do you like the shorter episode lengths? Let us know in the comments below!