Grogu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Grogu The Child
Star Wars character
First appearance	"Chapter 1: The Mandalorian" (2019) (The Mandalorian)
Created by	Jon Favreau Dave Filoni
Portrayed by	Several puppeteers
Voiced by	David Acord (with effects)
Information
Nickname(s)	The Child
Aliases	The Asset (to the Empire) The Child, Baby Yoda (To fans)
Species	Yoda's species
Gender	Male
Occupation	Jedi Initiate (formerly)
Affiliation	Mandalorians Jedi Order
Family	The Mandalorian (adoptive father)

Grogu, often called "The Child" or "Baby Yoda" by fans, is a beloved character from the Star Wars universe. He appears in the Disney+ original TV show The Mandalorian. Grogu belongs to the same mysterious alien species as the wise Yoda, a famous character from the Star Wars movies.

Grogu quickly became a huge hit with audiences. He turned into a popular Internet meme and a "breakout character." This means he became very famous and well-loved, even more than expected!

Grogu: The Child from Star Wars

Grogu is a small, green creature with big ears and eyes. He is very young for his species, even though he is 50 years old during the show. This is because his species ages much slower than humans. He is also very powerful in the Force, a special energy field in the Star Wars galaxy.

Grogu's Story in The Mandalorian

Grogu was first introduced in the very first episode of The Mandalorian in 2019. He was being hunted by the remains of the Galactic Empire. A bounty hunter named Din Djarin, also known as the Mandalorian, was hired to find him.

Instead of turning Grogu over to the Empire, the Mandalorian decided to protect him. Their journey together forms the main story of the show. The Mandalorian becomes like an adoptive father to Grogu.

Grogu's Special Abilities

Grogu is very strong with the Force. He can use it to move objects with his mind, heal others, and even defend himself. These powers are very rare and special. He often uses his abilities to help the Mandalorian in dangerous situations.

He was once a Jedi Initiate, meaning he was training to be a Jedi Knight. He learned some of his Force abilities at the Jedi Temple before the Empire rose to power.

Why is Grogu So Popular?

Grogu's cute appearance and powerful abilities made him instantly popular. Fans loved his bond with the Mandalorian. His nickname "Baby Yoda" helped him become famous worldwide.

The creators of The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, kept Grogu's existence a secret before the show aired. This surprise made his reveal even more exciting for fans. The show's producers also chose to use puppets and animatronics for Grogu. This made him feel more real to viewers.

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  Werner Herzog, who played The Client in The Mandalorian, strongly encouraged the show's creators to use puppets for Grogu. He felt it made the character more real.

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  Jon Favreau has said that actor Donald Glover inspired the idea to keep Grogu's character a secret until the show came out.

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In Spanish: Grogu para niños