The Mandalorian and Grogu

"If you're searching for new adventure, "this is the way.""

2026 2h 12m EN

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7.5

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60%

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METACRITIC

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6.8

IMDB

★7.5TMDB · 1,812🍅60%Rotten Tomatoes●53Metacritic★6.8IMDB · 90,056

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Synopsis

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The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

“If you're searching for new adventure, "this is the way."”

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Cast

Pedro Pascal
The Mandalorian
Jeremy Allen White
Rotta (voice)
Sigourney Weaver
Colonel Ward
Brendan Wayne
The Mandalorian Suit Performer
Lateef Crowder
The Mandalorian Stunt Performer
Steve Blum
Zeb Orrelios (voice)
Jonny Coyne
Lord Janu
Matthew Willig
Hogsbreth

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor
Languages: English, Aymara
Countries: United States of America

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Fun facts 🍿

1 / 8

MONEY

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$165M budget — tentpole studio territory.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Aymara.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jon Favreau, shot by David Klein. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ludwig Göransson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dylan Firshein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Pedro Pascal and Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "If you're searching for new adventure, "this is the way."".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jon Favreau directs. David Klein behind the camera. Ludwig Göransson scores. Dylan Firshein cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Aymara.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1$165M budget — tentpole studio territory.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Aymara.
4Directed by Jon Favreau, shot by David Klein. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Ludwig Göransson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Dylan Firshein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Pedro Pascal and Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "If you're searching for new adventure, "this is the way."".
9IMDB entry: tt30825738 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 17 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: David Klein
Original score: Ludwig Göransson
Editing: Dylan Firshein
Production design: Doug Chiang
Costume design: Mary Zophres
Makeup / hair: Cristina Waltz
VFX supervisor: John Knoll
Sound: David Acord
Stunt coordinator: J.J. Dashnaw
Runtime: 132 min · 2h 12m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $165,000,000
Box office: $345,166,617
Return: 209% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
Rotten Tomatoes: 60% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 53/100
IMDB rating: 6.8/10 · 90,056 votes
MPAA: PG-13

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Manuel São Bento2026-05-20
★ 6/10
Find more reviews @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/ Rating: B- Stepping into the theater for The Mandalorian and Grogu, my anticipation was fueled by the undeniable charm of its main duo, and on a purely sensory level, this leap to the big screen absolutely delivers a blockbuster experience worthy of the largest IMAX canvas. From the breathtaking opening set piece — boasting some of the most brutal, intricately choreographed hand-to-hand action in the modern Star Wars mythos — the film immediately sheds the constraints of its streaming origins. Jon Favreau (Iron Man) crafts a visually stunning flick where the production design feels tangible, dirty, and authentic. The tactile delight of practical creature effects blends seamlessly with CGI elements, creating a visually consistent galaxy that disproves any notion of this looking like a glorified TV episode. Elevating this scale is a thunderous revamping of the musical score by Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer), which injects an infectious, epic energy into every frame, while the voice work across the board — including stellar additions from Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) and Martin Scorsese (Shark Tale) — brings an unexpected depth to the ensemble. Yet, as much as my heart swelled seeing Din Djarin remain a magnetic, stoic anchor alongside a fiercely independent, endlessly cute Grogu, I cannot shake the feeling that the narrative plays it entirely too safe. The story unfolds in a highly cyclical, repetitive structure — accept a mission, face danger, narrowly escape — with jarring transition cuts that practically scream where a TV commercial break or episode boundary should have been. By the time the pacing grinds to a brutal halt in the second half to focus on a quieter, Grogu-centric sequence, the lack of narrative momentum becomes impossible to ignore. It's a lovely, calm breath of fresh air in isolation, but it exposes a frustrating absence of stakes, a revolving door of half-baked villains, and a status quo that leaves our beloved characters exactly where they started at the end of their last season. It beautifully honors the foundational themes of fatherhood and found family that made us fall in love with this duo, but in refusing to take a genuine narrative risk, it ultimately feels like a spectacular, heartwarming holding pattern. May we always find the courage to venture into unknown territory, for even the most comforting bonds must eventually grow to survive the journey.
Chris Sawin2026-05-21
★ 5/10
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is not the triumphant return to the big screen that the franchise was looking for. It’s watchable, but it’s incredibly monotonous, has nothing substantially important occur, and feels like an afterthought even in comparison to the television series it’s based on. https://bit.ly/MandoGro
James Berry2026-05-26
★ 6/10
A classic mixed bag. The action absolutely delivers for the big screen, but the story can't quite shake its lightweight, episodic television roots. Walking into a theater for a Star Wars movie for the first time in seven years brings massive expectations. Ultimately, The Mandalorian & Grogu lands right in the middle. It doesn't quite feel like a grand cinematic milestone—it frequently plays like a glorified Disney+ special—but as a casual fan, it's still an undeniably fun time at the movies if you just want to eat some popcorn. The bond between Din Djarin and Grogu remains the anchor of the story, and their mutual trust leads to some great moments. However, it’s hard to ignore that the dynamic has flattened out a bit. It leans heavily into brand marketing to sell toys rather than offering any true character development or pushing the overarching narrative forward. Where the film completely justifies the theater ticket is the action. The opening sequence is highly satisfying, packed with intense, crisp hand-to-hand combat. Watching Mando clear out stormtroopers on a massive screen is pure joy. The problem is the stakes. Because of the movie's episodic nature, there is zero sense of actual danger. You know they’ll get out of every jam unscathed because another "episode" is guaranteed, which robs the climax of any real tension. In the end, it’s a perfectly watchable 3-star movie. Part of it belongs on streaming, but the crowd-pleasing action saves it from being a waste of cash. Verdict: Middle Aisle (Fun, But Flawed)