'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Review: An entertaining but forgetful return to the 'Star Wars' universe
The film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' marks the return of the 'Star Wars' franchise to theaters after seven years. Directed by Jon Favreau, it aims to appeal to both fans of the original series and newcomers. While the film features notable talent, it struggles to leave a lasting impression.
- ▪The film is a continuation from the Disney+ show 'The Mandalorian', which ended three years ago.
- ▪Pedro Pascal stars as The Mandalorian, tasked with capturing a mysterious Empire commander.
- ▪Sigourney Weaver plays Colonel Ward, who assigns the Mandalorian his mission.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:45 -0400 |
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Movies 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Review: An entertaining but forgetful return to the 'Star Wars' universe Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Martin Scorsese star in the Jon Favreau film By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Fox News Published May 23, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer The trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" starring Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver. Directed by Jon Favreau.
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