The Mandalorian and Grogu shows Star Wars is a cursed franchise – on the big screen at least
The latest installment, The Mandalorian and Grogu, has received mixed reviews, indicating that the Star Wars franchise may be struggling on the big screen. While the film is visually appealing and features beloved characters, critics have noted its formulaic nature and lack of depth. This raises questions about the franchise's future and whether it can meet audience expectations.
- ▪The Mandalorian and Grogu has a rating of 61% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- ▪Critics describe the film as charming but thin and formulaic.
- ▪Disney has attempted various approaches to revitalize the franchise, but audience expectations remain divided.
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The Force isn’t quite as strong in this one … The Mandalorian and Grogu. Photograph: Lucasfilm Ltd™/APView image in fullscreenThe Force isn’t quite as strong in this one … The Mandalorian and Grogu. Photograph: Lucasfilm Ltd™/APWeek in geekMoviesThe Mandalorian and Grogu shows Star Wars is a cursed franchise – on the big screen at leastBen ChildAs a standalone, the new adventure is perfectly fine matinee fodder – but the galaxy is now so congested that we seem doomed to shiny retreads of the same old storyFri 22 May 2026 07.52 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 07.55 EDTShareWhen Disney bought Lucasfilm for roughly $4bn in 2012, it must have felt like an obvious piece of business: who wouldn’t throw wads of cash at a saga boasting an entire galaxy in a box? For a while, it seemed too…
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