A <em>Star Wars</em> Movie to Fall Asleep To
The new Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, has been released but is receiving lukewarm reactions. It serves as a continuation of the Mandalorian TV series but feels more like a TV episode than a cinematic experience. While it may satisfy die-hard fans looking for light entertainment, it lacks the depth and excitement typically associated with the franchise.
- ▪The Mandalorian and Grogu is directed by Jon Favreau and is the first Star Wars film in seven years.
- ▪The film is a continuation of the Mandalorian TV series and features the character Grogu.
- ▪Critics describe the movie as low-stakes and more suitable for children than traditional Star Wars fans.
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- ▪ We Have a New Worst <em>Star Wars</em> Movie — Slate Magazine
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CultureA Star Wars Movie to Fall Asleep ToThe Mandalorian and Grogu is the franchise’s least essential entry yet.By David SimsDisney / Everett CollectionMay 19, 2026, 6:01 PM ET ShareSave What if I told you that a new Star Wars movie is in theaters this week? One directed by Jon Favreau, the steady hand at the tiller who helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man, and the current stretch of Disney live-action remakes with The Jungle Book? It’s been seven years since a Star Wars entry was in theaters, and longer still since one earned even a modest positive consensus from fans, so you’d think the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu this Memorial Day weekend would warrant at least a modicum of excitement.
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