Those lucky enough to attend WWDC in person will now have the chance to watch 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' at the Steve Jobs Theater.
While iOS 27 and a revamped Siri will be the highlight of Apple's annual developer conference, it looks like the Apple Vision Pro will get some praise during the event as well.
Jon Favreau, director of The Mandalorian and Grogu, spoke in April 2026 about using the Apple headset to better frame IMAX shots while also cutting costs.
He might do the same at WWDC 2026, as Apple has announced it will screen Favreau's film on June 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater. The doors will open at 10 p.m. ET, followed by an 11 p.m. ET pre-show presentation about the use of Apple technology in the production of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
This opening segment will feature an unnamed special guest. Given his previous comments on the Apple Vision Pro in film production, where he highlighted its ability to preview IMAX shots, Jon Favreau is likely Apple's special guest.
"I could watch that take and see what people will see. That's a piece of technology that existed without us," he explained in April 2026, while discussing how the filmmaking industry benefits from consumer tech. Still, Apple's special guest could always be someone else involved in the making of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Anyone attending WWDC in person is eligible to RSVP for the screening on June 4 at 5 p.m. ET. However, as Apple explains, theater capacity is limited, so it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Apple has already chosen its WWDC 2026 attendees through a lottery system. Those who weren't selected can still see the movie in theaters, albeit without the special pre-show segment. The Mandalorian and Grogu has been available in theaters across the United States since May 22, 2026.
WWDC itself, meanwhile, will begin with a keynote video on June 8, where Apple will introduce visionOS 27.
