Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, released on 22 May 2026, runs for 2 hours and 12 minutes. The film, rated 3.5 by critics and users alike, is a sci-fi action adventure in English.
About the Movie
The cast includes Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian, Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, Sigourney Weaver, Martin Scorsese, and Jon Favreau. Favreau also directs.
Movie Review
This is the way for a fan-friendly, visually rich, and action-packed ride, writes Dhaval Roy.
Story
The New Republic enlists the Mandalorian to rescue Jabba the Hutt's son, Rotta the Hutt, from the underworld in the Outer Rim. As Mando takes on the evil Empire, his young apprentice Groju joins him.
Review
Unlike many Star Wars movies that divide audiences, the franchise's small-screen spin-off has enjoyed a largely favourable reception. Much of this is thanks to the badass bounty hunter Din Djarin, also known as The Mandalorian or Mando, and his cute green companion Grogu, an infant from Yoda's species with telekinetic powers. The beloved duo now gets a big-screen outing in director Jon Favreau's latest movie, seven years after the show debuted.
The film is a standalone fare that is fun, adventurous, visually appealing, and engaging for the most part. The helmeted hero wields his blaster to take down evil warlords and mafia rulers after the Empire's fall in Return of the Jedi. The opening sequence launches into high-octane action as Mando tackles Stormtroopers and All Terrain Walkers in a set piece that immediately announces the film's big-screen ambition. The narrative swiftly moves to his next mission: to retrieve Rotta the Hutt, who is being held hostage in exchange for crucial information from the Hutt Twins.
Although the story moves at an easy pace, it is average, and the overall narrative falls short of being truly outstanding. The film remains an extension of the series and may as well be a couple of episodes stitched together as a silver-screen fan service outing. That said, it is an engaging watch that brings together everything that has made the series so wildly popular.
Detailed creature designs and world-building are among the film's most striking parts. From All Terrain Walkers and vessels to the pint-sized alien starship mechanics, Anzellans, dragon snakes, Keibu, and the many strange beings that populate the Outer Rim, the film has enough visual treats to keep Star Wars fans invested. The action sequences are elaborate and immersive, whether Mando is taking on monstrous creatures or moving through combat with his trademark precision. Mando and Grogu's companionship gives the film its heart, whether Baby Yoda is cutely cooing, nibbling on macaroons, using his powers at the right moment, or simply being an adorable companion. The film also gets its humour right in places, especially in the scene where the Anzellans and Grogu see each other for the first time. Ludwig Goransson's music adds to the scale and adventure without overpowering the storytelling.
Pedro Pascal's voice performance continues to give Mando the right mix of restraint, grit, and warmth, while his body doubles, including Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder, ensure the character's physicality remains sharp and convincing. Sigourney Weaver has a short but impactful presence, adding gravitas to the narrative. The voice actors do a good job as well, especially Jeremy Allen White, who gives Rotta a distinct personality.
The Mandalorian and Grogu works well as a standalone movie, and even if a viewer has no context of the series, nothing would feel amiss. It may be more of a fan service offering and average in terms of story, but its scale, action, creatures, and Mando-Grogu charm make it a big-screen watch.
User Reviews
The film has an average user rating of 3.5. Viewers can rate the movie on a scale of 1 to 5.
Trailer and Videos
The official trailer runs for 1 minute 35 seconds. Additional video content includes a 2-minute 13-second trailer.
Photos
One or more photos are available for the film.
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