The Mandalorian and Grogu Lands 60% Rotten Tomatoes Score as Reviews Call It TV-Like
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Updated · Fox News · May 20
The Mandalorian and Grogu Lands 60% Rotten Tomatoes Score as Reviews Call It TV-Like
8 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 20
A first broad wave of reviews pegged "The Mandalorian and Grogu" at 60% on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its theatrical debut, reinforcing a weak critical start for Disney and Lucasfilm's latest Star Wars film.
Critics repeatedly described the movie as episodic television stretched into a feature, with The Independent calling it the franchise's "dullest and most inconsequential" entry and questioning whether Star Wars can be revived.
That verdict largely matches earlier reactions a day before, when the film held 62% from about 50 reviews and was already being labeled a "truncated season" or overlong episode rather than a true big-screen event.
The reviews matter because the film arrives after years of declining Star Wars movie grosses and uneven Disney+ reception, raising pressure on Jon Favreau's spinoff to prove the franchise can still draw enthusiasm beyond nostalgia.
Can a 'safe bet' movie truly relaunch the Star Wars theatrical brand after years of fan division?
Will Grogu's charm be enough to secure a win for Disney's new, lower-stakes Star Wars film strategy?
Is the new Mandalorian movie a genuine standalone adventure or just a TV season in disguise?