Critics have mixed opinions about The Mandalorian and Grogu

Star Wars returned to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu, which premiered in Los Angeles.

Immediately after the show, representatives of the press were able to share their impressions on social networks. Of course, the first opinions are usually positive, since critics do not want to quarrel with the studio, which may not invite you to the premiere in the future. It’s better to wait for full reviews, but there are still negative reactions.

Media representatives are calling the return of the franchise “an exciting adventure,” “the perfect summer movie,” and “a lot of fun.” Some critics note that the project stands out from other releases in the franchise. Several moments have never been seen in Star Wars before.

Some criticize the film for feeling like a long episode of a TV series. Fans who saw the beginning also spoke about this.

Star Wars quietly rewrote the plot of the canceled series

The Acolyte was canceled in August 2024, becoming the first Star Wars series to suffer such a fate. The project took place at the end of the Rise of the Republic, the golden age of the Jedi and the Republic as a whole.

The project was interesting in exploring the dark corners of the galaxy where the Sith threat secretly flourished. Manny Jacinto played the Stranger, who claimed that the Jedi would name him a Sith. Star Wars has since been careful to confirm whether he was a Sith or not.

All indications are that showrunner Leslye Headland planned for the Stranger to become the founder of the Knights of Ren. This was confirmed by the official art book, but the cancellation of the series means that all the ideas will never be realized. Star Wars may have simply rewritten Kimir's fate to suggest he wasn't one of the Knights of Ren at all.

Disney cancels screenings of new Star Wars film due to box office fees

The box office forecasts for The Mandalorian and Grogu vary widely. But all analysts point to the worst start in the history of live-action Star Wars.

The lower limit is at $70 million, while some analysts do not rule out a start of more than $80 million in the US (Han Solo had $84 million). According to World of Reel, box office receipts may depend on critical reviews.

This may explain why Disney and Lucasfilm are reducing the number of press screenings for the film. Some journalists are complaining online that PR people have told them that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” won’t be shown to critics in their region. This is strange, considering that previously all films in the franchise were shown to the press in advance.

This may indicate a lack of confidence in the studio's film. The first reactions indicate this.

The premiere of The Mandalorian and the film Grogu turns Star Wars into cinema again

Over the past few years, Star Wars film adaptations have largely been seen as something you watch at home, wondering if you have time to watch one more episode before bed.

The red carpet is back.

The premiere of The Mandalorian and the film Grogu took place in Los Angeles, which was attended by Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Ming-Na Wen, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and many others. This was truly a brilliant Hollywood presentation of Star Wars that hasn't been seen in a very long time. Page Six and Just Jared covered the event in Los Angeles, turning the final stage of the film's marketing campaign into less of a Disney+ episode and more of a full-fledged theatrical release.

And frankly, it matters.

Jon Favreau Almost Directed a Christmas Special for The Mandalorian

In some better, weirder timeline, The Mandalorian got its own Christmas special, and Peli Motto apparently played a major role in that effort.

In the new interview for ComicBook's The Mandalorian and Grogu series Jon Favreau revealed that he once considered creating a new Star Wars Christmas special dedicated to Din Djarin's corner of the galaxy. And yes, he even mentioned one great specific detail: “I don’t know how you would have done it without Peli Moto,” referring to Amy Sedaris’s gloriously chaotic Tatooine mechanic.

Honestly? Perhaps he is right.

A new mini-series of comics about Kylo Ren from Charles Soul has been announced

Marvel Comics has announced a new 5-part mini-series called “The Fall of Kylo Ren” from Charles Soule, scheduled for release this August.

Pedro Pascal just joined a very small club of leading Star Wars actors.

Pedro Pascal wore a helmet, was the star of the show, protected the most powerful baby in the galaxy, and somehow managed to make the line "This is the Way" both cool and emotionally draining.

Now it appears he has joined the much smaller club of actors appearing in Star Wars films and landing leading roles.

Ahead of the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, current promotional materials and cast listings show Pascal taking center stage as Din Djarin, alongside Grogu, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White and the rest of the new film's cast. It may seem like a minor detail in the credits, but in the history of Star Wars, leading roles aren't handed out as easily as blue milk at a cantina.

MSI has released the GeForce RTX 5080 16G graphics card in The Mandalorian and Grogu Edition versions

Get ready to boost your PC performance with limited edition graphics cards from MSI inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Only 500 copies of this collector's edition will be produced in Europe, combining high-quality gaming performance with iconic Star Wars design.

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Jon Favreau presented the series "Star Wars: The Mandalorian" and the film "Grogu" at the world premiere

At the world premiere of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu yesterday, director and co-writer Jon Favreau took the stage at the TCL Chinese Theater to introduce the film and talk about how his father took him to see Star Wars 49 years ago, which inspired his film career.

Don't miss Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters and IMAX on May 22. Tickets are already on sale.