Fortnite players get a 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 19
Fortnite is hosting a special Watch Party Island on May 19 to celebrate the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Players will have the opportunity to complete activities and gain access to a 10-minute sneak peek of the movie, along with a message from director Jon Favreau. The event will feature gameplay elements where players can collect bounties and defend the city while exploring Nevarro.
- ▪The Mandalorian and Grogu premieres in theaters on May 19.
- ▪Fortnite's Watch Party Island opens at 10AM ET on the same day.
- ▪Players can unlock an exclusive loading screen after 20 minutes of gameplay.
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Entertainment Fortnite players get a 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 19 By Cheyenne MacDonald May 17, 2026 4:57 pm EST Epic Games/Disney/Lucasfilm The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on Friday, and Fortnite is hosting a special Watch Party Island this Tuesday so players can get in on the hype a bit early. After completing a few activities, Fortnite players will get access to 10 minutes of the movie, and hear a message from director Jon Favreau. The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party Island opens at 10AM ET on May 19. Here's how it'll work, according to the Fortnite team: "Created with Fairview Portals and Beyond Creative, you'll be recruited as a Deputy to collect bounties, defend the city from waves of enemies, and find Grogu.
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