Star Wars' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' launches in theaters worldwide

Disney released the new Star Wars film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" in cinemas and IMAX, extending the hit Disney+ series onto the big screen after a seven‑year gap since the last theatrical entry. The movie follows bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his adorable companion Grogu as they race to rescue Rotta the Hutt, the son of Jabba the Hutt, from a gladiatorial underworld arena.

The film emphasizes the gritty, space‑mafia atmosphere of the New Republic era and aims to blend the intimate charm of the streaming series with the wider scope of a summer blockbuster. Early critical response is mixed, with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 61 %. While fans are drawn by Grogu’s cuteness and the series‑to‑film transition, some reviewers question whether the story can sustain the franchise’s cinematic momentum.