After a seven-year break from movies, a new Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is now in theaters. However, excitement for the movie seems surprisingly low. Early box office predictions are the weakest for any Star Wars film released under Disney, and reviews have been mixed, with a score of 62% on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the critical response, Star Wars fans are still showing their support, continuing a trend of the franchise often dividing critics and audiences.
Viewers really seem to love The Mandalorian and Grogu! On Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score is a strong 88%. Currently, that’s 26 percentage points higher than the critics’ score. This makes it the ninth Star Wars film or series where there’s been a significant difference of 20% or more between the audience and critics’ ratings. You can find a complete list of these differences below.
| Title | Critics Score | Audience Score |
| The Last Jedi | 91% | 41% |
| The Rise of Skywalker | 51% | 86% |
| Star Wars Resistance | 93% | 44% |
| Tales of the Empire | 88% | 47% |
| Tales of the Underworld | 100% | 74% |
| Star Wars: Visions | 98% | 61% |
| Ahsoka | 85% | 64% |
| Obi-Wan Kenobi | 82% | 61% |
| The Mandalorian and Grogu | 62% | 88% |
Will Audiences Give The Mandalorian and Grogu a Boost at the Box Office?
It’s still very early days for The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters. Since previews only started yesterday, the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes could change. Right now, the scores likely reflect the most enthusiastic fans who were eager to see the movie right away. We can expect a wider range of opinions as more people see it, but so far, the response is promising for The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Heading into the weekend, experts predicted the film would earn around $160 million globally. Some believed it could do even better, especially if families came out in large numbers. Positive reviews from moviegoers could help make that happen. When it comes to family films, critics’ opinions don’t usually matter as much. For example, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has a 42% rating from critics, but a strong 88% audience score, and has already earned nearly $968 million worldwide.
Look, The Mandalorian and Grogu probably won’t break any box office records like The Super Mario Bros. Movie did, but I think it has a real shot at doing better than expected. When it comes to family films, the most important thing is simple: are the kids entertained? Critical praise is nice, sure, but it’s not essential. And from what I’m hearing, kids are loving this movie – a lot of that is thanks to the adorable Grogu. Plus, with Toy Story 5 still a month away, this is the perfect family outing right now.
Blockbuster franchise movies usually earn most of their money during their opening weekend. The ones that people really enjoy and talk about tend to stay popular for weeks after release. We’re hoping that The Mandalorian and Grogu continues to get great reviews, so people will recommend it to others and encourage them to see it in theaters soon.
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2026-05-22 17:43