Star Wars: The Mandalorian Early Reactions: “Grogu is adorable” Grogu Demand For It To Be Seen On Big Screen

The galaxy far, far away is buzzing once again as Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu continues to build massive anticipation among fans worldwide. Expanding the beloved universe of Star Wars, the film carries forward the legacy, bringing its signature storytelling, emotional depth, and high-octane adventure to the big screen. Adding to the growing excitement, select fans and influencers were recently treated to an exclusive screening of the first 25 minutes of the film, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

Early reactions highlight the film's gripping action and fan-favourite moments, with viewers calling it "Mando kicking ass", praising how "the action looks great" on a cinematic scale and highlighting Grogu's appeal, "Fantastic action and adorable Grogu shenanigans". Fans also couldn't get enough of Din Djarin, with many declaring that "Din Djarin is the coolest," reaffirming why the character has become such an iconic part of modern Star Wars storytelling.

Some also highlighted the film's music score, stating, "Ludwig Göransson's music gave us goosebumps", and concluded, "It has vibes of the original trilogy" and "I enjoyed what I saw and will still be seated to watch the rest on May 22nd."

The extended preview has only heightened expectations, promising a larger, more immersive adventure while staying true to the heart of story.

Watch final trailer here:

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.