Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu held a star-studded world premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre Imax in Los Angeles on Thursday, and it has opened to a roaring response. The film, set to release on 22nd May in India, marks the big-screen debut of Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian and the adorable Grogu on a grand new adventure. While the trailers and promotional events have fans hyped up about the Jon Favreau directorial, critics who watched the all-new chapter of Star Wars have added to the anticipation with their social media reactions.
Simon Thompson called Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu an ideal summer blockbuster. “#TheMandalorianAndGrogu is a grin-inducing crowd-pleaser that puts Star Wars back on theatrical track. Director Jon Favreau is (again) a safe pair of hands that deliver a solid, thrilling and engaging romp. A solid popcorn movie that is the summer blockbuster you’re looking for,” his post read.
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Erik Davis took to X and assured Star Wars fans they will thoroughly enjoy the film. “STAR WARS is back on the big screen and #TheMandalorianAndGrogu is a thrilling adventure full of big fights, gnarly creatures and plenty of adorable Grogu moments. It’s less about the lore and more a fun, freaky romp across the galaxy. I really dug that about it. Also really dug Ludwig Göransson’s score, especially the parts that felt like an homage to ‘80s synth-driven horror and action thrillers. Martin Scorsese’s brief role is a big scene stealer, as are the Anzellans. It reminded me how fun #StarWars can be when it stops worrying about canon homework and just cuts loose. Treat it like a pulpy Saturday matinee ride and you’ll have a blast,” he said.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was a fun ride for Courtney Howard. The critic urged fans to experience the film on the big screen only. “#TheMandalorianAndGrogu is a ton of fun! A perfect Summer movie. Action-packed with a lot of humor & heart. Not episodic. A fully cinematic journey. Grogu steals the show. See it on the biggest screen possible,” Horward’s post read.
Tom Chatalbash also called the film a big-screen worthy experience. “THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU is thankfully a Star Wars adventure worthy of the big screen that offers plenty of galactic fun for the whole family. Favreau rightfully chooses to take this IP back to its Eastwood-esque space western roots as he effectively expands this world instead of constricting it, introducing a myriad of exciting new locales, characters and gnarly creatures, Allen White’s Rotta The Hutt a huge standout. The set pieces have needed visceral flair and are brimming with that infectious Star Wars energy I’ve been missing, especially in theaters. It’s not out of this galaxy good, the story needing far more meat on the bone and the growth of our main duo lacking, but as someone who went in with relatively low expectations, I had quite a bit of fun with Mando and Grogu this go round the stars. Yes, Grogu is still adorable as ever. See in IMAX!” he said.
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 (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.
Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.
Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu , an all-new Star Wars adventure filmed for IMAX and opening exclusively in theatres on 22nd May 2026 in English and Hindi.
By Keerti Kadam
