‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Review: The Most Purely Entertaining ‘Star Wars’ Movie Since the 1980s
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is a new theatrical release that offers a lighthearted adventure in the Star Wars universe. The film focuses on the bond between the titular characters as they navigate personal and external challenges. While it lacks ambition, it compensates with entertaining action and a heartwarming story.
- ▪This is the first theatrically released 'Star Wars' movie in seven years.
- ▪The film features a fresh story that doesn't rely heavily on previous franchise characters.
- ▪The relationship between Mando and Grogu is central to the film's emotional impact.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Review: The Most Purely Entertaining ‘Star Wars’ Movie Since the 1980s Jon Favreau’s spinoff of the hit Disney+ series lacks ambition, but compensates with heartwarming heroes and breezy, blockbuster adventure William Bibbiani May 19, 2026 @ 6:00 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Sometimes you just wanna watch a guy and his puppet kick ass. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is the first theatrically released “Star Wars” movie in seven years, and (as near as I can tell) the first theatrical release without any characters from the original trilogy. It is blissfully free of self-reverence and connective tissue.
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