The Mandalorian and Grogu RT Score Officially Splits Critics: “Inessential and Inoffensive”

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I just checked out the official reviews, and they pretty much mirror what I’ve been seeing. The movie has a ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which is good, but when you compare it to all the other Star Wars films, it’s landing somewhere in the middle – not the best, but definitely not the worst!

As of today, The Mandalorian and Grogu currently has a 64% rating on review sites, which is considered “Fresh” but not “Certified Fresh.” This is good news for the film’s team, as the initial score was even lower at 58%, which would have meant a “Rotten” rating.

How Does The Mandalorian and Grogu’s RT Score Compare to Other Star Wars Movies?

Reviews for The Mandalorian and Grogu are mixed. It currently scores a 62% ‘Fresh’ rating, which is slightly higher than Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, the lowest-rated Star Wars film to receive a ‘Fresh’ score. Three other Star Wars movies have ‘Rotten’ ratings: Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace (54%), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (51%), and the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars (18%).

Only slightly below The Mandalorian and Grogu is Solo: A Star Wars Story, another Star Wars film that’s considered ‘Fresh’ but hasn’t earned the ‘Certified Fresh’ designation, holding a 69% rating. The original Star Wars movie still leads the franchise with an impressive 94% positive score.

What Are Critics Saying About The Mandalorian and Grogu?

Reviewers generally describe The Mandalorian and Grogu as a lightweight adventure that doesn’t offer much beyond simple excitement. The main disagreement among critics is whether that excitement makes the movie worthwhile, or if it signals a lack of fresh ideas in the Star Wars universe.

Honestly, some reactions to the film have been pretty harsh. I read a review in The Times that really tore it apart, asking if anyone could just end Star Wars already. They called it a broken, faded version of the fun, hopeful story George Lucas first showed us way back in 1977. It’s a strong opinion, definitely not a fan!

According to The Guardian, the film is perfectly watchable and moves at a good pace, but it lacks the heart, humor, and grand, emotional storytelling that have always made Star Wars so appealing.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Faces a Tough Box Office

Despite receiving mixed reviews, The Mandalorian and Grogu may also struggle to perform well in theaters. While initially predicted to have a strong opening, the film is now forecast to give Disney its biggest box office debut of 2026 so far.

Even that prediction isn’t entirely positive. A debut weekend of $80–100 million would mean The Mandalorian and Grogu performs similarly to , which was .

The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters on May 22.

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2026-05-19 19:25