The Mandalorian and Grogu First Reactions Are Here and They’re Divided
The Mandalorian and Grogu first reactions have officially dropped and Star Wars is back on the big screen for the first time in seven years, but not everyone is agreeing on whether the wait was worth it.
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The Positives Are Really Positive and Fans Are Excited
A big chunk of early reactions are genuinely enthusiastic. Critics are calling it a thrilling adventure, a perfect summer movie, and the most fun they’ve had at a Star Wars film in years.
- Pedro Pascal nails it as Din Djarin, Grogu steals every single scene he’s in, and Ludwig Göransson’s score is already being praised as one of the best things about the whole film.
- Jeremy Allen White’s Rotta the Hutt is apparently a surprise scene stealer that nobody saw coming.
- The consensus from the positive camp is simple: if you love the show you’re going to love this, and Star Wars on the big screen just feels right.
The Criticisms Are Just as Loud and They’re Hard to Ignore
On the other side of the divide, some critics are calling it one of the weakest Star Wars movies ever made. The most consistent complaint is that it feels exactly like a supersized episode of the TV show rather than a true cinematic event.
- Words like dull, predictable, and snooze fest are showing up alongside phrases like watching the cutscenes of a video game instead of playing one.
- The second act pacing and lack of deeper character development for Din Djarin are the two issues that even some of the more positive reviewers flagged.
The film hits theaters on May 22, 2026, and right now the safest thing to say is that how much you enjoy it will depend almost entirely on what you’re walking in expecting.
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