Tied to the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland has debuted its latest short film, Escape to Another World, as part of year two of Disney’s The Magic of Movies campaign.
The campaign supports one of its long-term charity partners, MediCinema, to “help raise awareness of the power of the big screen for NHS hospital patients and help generate support and awareness for the charity”.
MediCinema is a UK charity that builds and runs cinemas inside hospitals equipped with space for beds, wheelchairs, and medical equipment.
Through free screenings, they “bring the magic of movies and the power of cinema directly to patients and their loved ones, reducing anxiety and providing some normality during what can be challenging times on the wards”.
For over 100 years, Disney has supported children and communities around the world through its social purpose programmes, it said.
“That legacy continues with Movie Moments, which reimagines hospital stays through the magic of film,” Disney added.
“Disney is proud to have provided funding and partnered with MediCinema for decades, helping bring movie magic to patients, their families and the medical teams who care for them.”
The 70‑second Mandalorian‑themed short film, created in collaboration with Feref, produced by Tinderflint and directed by Marianne Skeffington, “celebrates joy, wonder and the magic of cinema, while encouraging audiences to support this special charity”.
The film follows a young Star Wars fan in hospital, who escapes into the Star Wars universe while watching the latest release at MediCinema.
“On a journey back through his imagination, we return to his hospital bed, where an invitation to MediCinema’s special screening of The Mandalorian and Grogu eases his anxiety,” Disney explained.
“A powerful reminder of the comfort, connection and escapism cinema can bring to those who need it most.”
The short film is available to watch above and will be shown in Vue cinemas nationwide ahead of select screenings of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu from 22 May.
