‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ review: Decent one-off tries to restart ‘Star Wars’
The film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' marks a unique transition from a TV series to the big screen within the 'Star Wars' franchise. It is described as a self-contained adventure that does not attempt to expand the existing mythology of the series. While it lacks character development, the movie offers enjoyable action and a straightforward plot.
- ▪The film is directed by Jon Favreau, the creator of the Disney+ series.
- ▪It features Pedro Pascal and Baby Yoda in leading roles.
- ▪The story revolves around Mando's mission to rescue Rotta the Hutt from captivity.
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Johnny Oleksinski Movies ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ review: Decent one-off tries to restart ‘Star Wars’ By Johnny Oleksinski Published May 19, 2026, 9:03 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google movie review THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU .review-block-star { --review-block-star--empty-color: #585858; --review-block-star--fill-color: #000; } .review-block-star { --review-block-star--empty-color: #585858; --review-block-star--fill-color: #000; } .review-block-star { --review-block-star--empty-color: #585858; --review-block-star--fill-color: #000; } .review-block-star { --review-block-star--empty-color: #585858; --review-block-star--fill-color: #000; } Running time: 132 minutes. Rated PG-13 (sci-fi violence and action). In theaters May 22.
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