# Apple Vision Pro used to direct The Mandalorian and Grogu in IMAX

Source: https://idevice.com/apple-vision-pro-used-to-help-make-next-star-wars-movie-the-mandalorian-grogu
Published: 2026-04-21

## What happened

Director Jon Favreau used a $3,499 Apple Vision Pro headset on the set of The Mandalorian & Grogu to preview IMAX framing, with custom software turning the consumer device into a director's viewfinder.

## Sources

- [‘Star Wars’ Director Jon Favreau Used Vision Pro in Filming ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’](https://www.roadtovr.com/star-wars-jon-favreau-apple-vision-pro/) (Road to VR, 2026-04-21)
- [Apple Vision Pro used to help make next Star Wars movie: The Mandalorian & Grogu](https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/20/apple-vision-pro-used-to-help-make-next-star-wars-movie-the-mandalorian-grogu/) (9to5Mac, 2026-04-20)
- [Latest 'Star Wars' movie cut unnecessary costs by using Apple Vision Pro](https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/21/latest-star-wars-movie-cut-unnecessary-costs-by-using-apple-vision-pro?utm_source=rss) (AppleInsider, 2026-04-21)
- [Apple Vision Pro The Mandalorian & Grogu: Favreau's IMAX Framing Tool Explained](https://virtual.reality.news/news/apple-vision-pro-the-mandalorian-grogu-favreaus-imax-framing-tool-explained/) (Virtual Reality News, 2026-04-20)
- [The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAX](https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-director-used-apple-vision-pro-to-preview-the-film-in-imax-140331311.html?src=rss) (Engadget, 2026-04-20)