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Critics share early verdict on 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is the first movie in nearly a decade by Star Wars

Published May 19, 2026
Critics share early verdict on 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' reviews are out

With three days to release, The Mandalorian and Grogu have just received the critics' take.

And several of them are not amused by the Star Wars latest offering.

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As the embargo of reviews has been lifted, Variety's take read, "Jon Favreau directs a big-budget movie with a tidy small-screen consciousness."

"But that might be what "Star Wars" now is," it says.

Critics share early verdict on The Mandalorian and Grogu

Slashfilm's review is even more brutal.

In its desperate attempt to satisfy everyone, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" neglects to tell a meaningful tale worth anyone's time."

"Star Wars" has never felt duller or more mundane. This isn't the way, folks," the review read.

Den of Geek's review echoes the previous reviews' criticism.

Critics share early verdict on The Mandalorian and Grogu

"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu might be the first summer tentpole blockbuster that feels like a small-screen rerun."

However, there are some favourable reviews, too.

In The Bulwark's review, it read, "I think my kids, for whom this picture is designed, are going to enjoy The Mandalorian and Grogu."

The Mandalorian and Grogu score on Rotten Tomatoes 

The Mandalorian and Grogu hit one of the worst Rotten Tomatoes scores.

Here are the list of the Star Wars projects score:

  • A New Hope - 94% critic score
  • The Empire Strikes Back – 93% critic score
  • The Force Awakens (Disney) – 93% critic score
  • The Last Jedi (Disney) – 91% critic score
  • Rogue One (Disney) – 84% critic score
  • Return of the Jedi – 83% critic score
  • Revenge of the Sith – 79% critic score
  • Solo (Disney) – 69% critic score
  • The Mandalorian and Grogu (Disney) – 65% critic score
  • Attack of the Clones – 62% critic score
  • The Phantom Menace – 54% critic score
  • The Rise of Skywalker (Disney) – 51% critic score

The Mandalorian and Grogu hit cinemas on May 22.

Hassan Sohail
Hassan is a reporter covering entertainment and sports, with 3 years of experience. He focuses on film, celebrity culture, and major sporting events, delivering engaging stories that capture both on-screen narratives and on-field action, while offering readers a dynamic blend of pop culture and sports coverage.
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