A Galactic Shift: Why 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Marks a New Era for Star Wars For decades, fans have associated the Star Wars franchise with exotic locations like Tunisia's Djerba Island (where Tatooine was filmed) or Iceland's rugged landscapes.
However, The Mandalorian and Grogu marks a departure from this trend by being shot entirely in Los Angeles.
This shift is largely due to California's tax incentives, which have attracted productions such as Avatar: The Last Airbender and Jurassic World to the state.