The Empire Strikes Back to the Box Office: What "The Mandalorian and Grogu" Means for Disney's Star Wars Revival The return of the Star Wars franchise to movie theaters has been met with a mixed bag of reactions from film critics.
As "The Mandalorian and Grogu" hits screens, it marks an important milestone in the franchise's revival efforts under new leadership.
Praise for the film has come from critics like Fandango's Erik Davis, who praised Ludwig Göransson's score and the film's willingness to break free from canon obligations.