New ‘Star Wars’ film panned by critics, leaving the legendary franchise fighting for its future
The new 'Star Wars' film, 'Mandalorian & Grogu,' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, raising concerns about the franchise's future. Despite some mildly positive feedback, the film's performance is crucial for Disney and Lucasfilm, especially after previous disappointments. With a budget of $165 million, expectations for box office success are tempered, as the film did not even make the list of the most anticipated summer movies.
- ▪Critics have largely panned 'Mandalorian & Grogu,' with some calling it lifeless and drab.
- ▪The film is the first 'Star Wars' release in seven years and has a budget of $165 million.
- ▪Disney and Lucasfilm executives are anxious about the film's opening weekend performance.
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Page Six Hollywood New ‘Star Wars’ film panned by critics, leaving the legendary franchise fighting for its future By Tim Baysinger and Katcy Stephan Published May 19, 2026, 10:05 a.m. ET The highly-anticipated "Mandalorian & Grogu" has Star Wars fans excited. Getty Images for Disney See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google As the reviews come in this morning for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” concern will likely ricochet through the halls of The Walt Disney Company as execs at the studio’s Lucasfilm brace for the opening weekend results at the box-office. The embargo lifted on critics’ reviews early Tuesday. So far, The Independent’s headline is “Stick a fork in Star Wars.
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