‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Is One Of Star Wars’ Worst

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Coverage of the film varies across outlets, with Esquire framing it as a meaningful exploration of personal feelings, while Gizmodo critiques it as a departure from the franchise's core values. Consequence emphasizes the film's perceived…

Paul Tassi· May 19, 2026 · 1:52 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 42 views

‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Is One Of Star Wars’ Worst

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The Mandalorian and Grogu has received a disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score of 65%, making it one of the lowest-rated Star Wars films in the Disney era. Despite the low score, the film is expected to perform moderately well at the box office, with estimates suggesting a domestic opening of $80-$100 million. This release marks a significant moment for Disney as it transitions its Star Wars franchise under new creative leadership.

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▪The Mandalorian and Grogu has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 65%.
▪This score places it among the lowest-rated Star Wars films, just above Attack of the Clones.
▪Box office estimates for the film's opening weekend range from $80 to $100 million.

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▪ ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Not the Way for ‘Star Wars’ — Gizmodo
▪ The Mandalorian and Grogu Confirms that Star Wars Is Just Side Quests Now — Consequence (of Sound)
▪ <em>The Mandalorian and Grogu</em> Is the Perfect Star Wars Film for These Dark Times — Esquire

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InnovationGaming‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Is One Of Star Wars’ WorstByPaul Tassi,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 09:52am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The Mandalorian and GroguDisneySocial media impressions for The Mandalorian and Grogu went up a few days ago, and now, just a few days ahead of its May 22 release, actual scored reviews have hit Rotten Tomatoes.Like the social media reviews, the majority, so far, are positive.

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