'The Mandalorian and Grogu' proves Disney doesn't know what to do with 'Star Wars'
The film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' has been criticized for its lack of coherent storytelling and poor writing. It condenses season 4 of the series into a 132-minute movie that fails to engage viewers. Despite some entertaining moments featuring Grogu, the film ultimately highlights Disney's struggles with the 'Star Wars' franchise.
- ▪'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is a condensed version of season 4 of the series.
- ▪The film's writing is described as lazy and the story pointless.
- ▪Grogu is the only character that stands out in the film, providing some entertainment.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/movies/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 15:54:11 +0000 |
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Entertainment Movies 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' proves Disney doesn't know what to do with 'Star Wars' Opinion By Malcolm McMillan published 19 May 2026 This is not the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Disney) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Tom's Guide Verdict: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'Rating: ★★½ starsVerdict: "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is just season 4 of "The Mandalorian" condensed into a 132-minute film. The writing is lazy; the story is ultimately pointless; and Ludwig Göransson's synth-laden score is a surprising miss.
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