Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu is ... fine
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a new film that serves as a spinoff from the popular Disney+ series. While it offers some charm through the character of Grogu, the plot is predictable and lacks excitement. Overall, it provides average entertainment for families but may disappoint diehard Star Wars fans seeking more depth.
- ▪The film follows Mando and Grogu as they hunt down remnants of Imperial warlords for the New Republic.
- ▪Sigourney Weaver plays Colonel Ward, who assigns Mando new missions involving the Hutt Twins.
- ▪The plot is described as paint-by-numbers, with episodic side missions rather than a cohesive story.
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this is (not) the way Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu is … fine The plot is predictable, the fight scenes are meh, but you can’t beat the charm of that little green Grogu. Jennifer Ouellette – May 22, 2026 2:30 pm | 7 Credit: LucasFilms Credit: LucasFilms Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Hopes were arguably high for The Mandalorian and Grogu, director Jon Favreau’s big-screen offshoot of the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian. After all, there hasn’t been a new film in the Star Wars franchise since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker wrapped up the three trilogies that make up the so-called “Skywalker Saga.” The new film is … fine.
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