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After the bad reviews, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' could be the biggest failure in the history of 'Star Wars'

With a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Mandalorian and Grogu barely escape being a flop. It hasn’t helped that an audience already somewhat hesitant to see the movie has encountered a divided critique regarding the new installment of Star Wars. Honestly: having seen it, I can confirm that it is as entertaining and fun as it is forgettable, a weekend snack, an old-fashioned summer movie. But of course, in times of great competition, perhaps that is not enough. In a failure that is very, very close… Talk […]

With a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Mandalorian and Grogu barely escapes a failing grade. It hasn’t helped that an audience already somewhat hesitant to see the movie has encountered a divided critique regarding the new occurrence of Star Wars. Honestly: having seen it, I can confirm that it is as entertaining and fun as it is forgettable, a weekend snack, an old-fashioned summer movie. But of course, in times of great competition, perhaps that is not enough.

In a very, very close failure…

Talking about success or failure with a movie like The Mandalorian and Grogu is very relative. After all, the movie is the cheapest in the saga since 2005 (not adjusted for inflation) with only 165 million dollars. This looks different considering that, according to box office projections, it is expected to gross 80 million in the United States and another 80 overseas in its opening weekend. Yes, it is very low for a Star Wars movie, but it will recover the money spent and yield some profit by the end of its run. Not too bad.

If it manages to reach that figure, it will improve upon what is currently the worst opening of the saga, Solo: A Star Wars Story, which had to settle for 155 million worldwide during its opening weekend. That one ended up, by the way, taking in 392 million and was considered such a flop that they immediately halted all the spin-offs they had planned to accompany the new trilogy. What will happen with The Mandalorian and Grogu after the relative failure? It’s still up in the air.

It should be noted that The Mandalorian and Grogu has no competition, at least until June 5, with the premiere of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Scary Movie. Perhaps, after all, it can scrape together a few more dollars based on nostalgia, and hopefully, good word-of-mouth even from those who were completely fed up after the third season of the series. That’s the way.

There is a way for you to watch 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' totally for free: by getting into 'Fortnite'

Do you remember when film directors used movie theaters to reach audiences and television (or YouTube) to announce their new projects? The good old days. Now, from Quentin Tarantino, who destroyed the legacy of Kill Bill, to series like Star Wars: Underworld Stories that can be seen first on Fortnite, and then, if at all, on other platforms. How could Mando not join this trend? Grogu achieves a masterful victory. Now you just need to connect to Fortnite, specifically to an island designed for that purpose, to enjoy the first 10 minutes of […]

Do you remember when movie directors used cinemas to reach audiences and television (or YouTube) to announce their new projects? The good old days. Now, from Quentin Tarantino, who shattered the legacy of Kill Bill, to series like Star Wars: Underworld Stories can be seen first on Fortnite, and then, if at all, on other platforms. How could Mando not join this trend?

Grogu achieves a masterful victory

Now you just need to connect to Fortnite, specifically to an island designed for this purpose, to enjoy the first 10 minutes of The Mandalorian And Grogu. Even more! On May 26, the very director, Jon Favreau, will appear to answer fans’ questions. I don’t want to sound like an old man shouting at a cloud, mind you: it makes sense, and after all, film producers have to go where their audience is. And the audience for this movie is currently achieving masterful victories in Fortnite.

Not only will part of the movie be shown, but players will also be able to explore Nevarro, the planet from The Mandalorian, which the team has recreated down to the smallest detail. They will even be able to help Grogu complete small missions, and the reward for staying 20 minutes on the island will be… well, getting a loading screen with concept art from the movie. It’s definitely worth it, yes. Wow, amazing, a loading screen.

Additionally, of course, the campaign wouldn’t be complete without a suit that you can buy in the store and the possibility, since last month, of designing islands based on Star Wars, being able to use characters, tools, locations, weapons, or whatever you want, in a very obvious desperation to reach a new audience. Kids, come get to know Star Wars, it’s really “cool.” Is “cool” still a thing, kids? ¿Six-seven?

No one knows what species Yoda and Grogu are. It is a mystery created on purpose by George Lucas

Let’s be honest: only the biggest Star Wars fans know Grogu by his name. For most of the world, no matter how much they have continued watching The Mandalorian, he has remained Baby Yoda. In one of the smartest moves in the history of the franchise, they decided to keep the character a secret until the series premiere and, when he finally came to light, it was an overwhelming success. That said, why is he known as Baby Yoda and not by the name of his species, in a universe where everything seems compartmentalized? There is a reason […]

Let’s be honest: only the biggest Star Wars fans know Grogu by his name. For most of the world, no matter how much they have continued watching The Mandalorian, he has remained Baby Yoda.

In one of the smartest moves in the history of the franchise, they decided to keep the character a secret until the series premiered and, when it finally came to light, it was an overwhelming success.

That said, why is he known as Baby Yoda and not by the name of his species, in a universe where everything seems compartmentalized? There is a reason for this, and it comes from George Lucas’s original trilogy.

May Baby Yoda be with you

When Yoda first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back, back in 1980, the audience fell at the feet of the puppet and he immediately entered the pantheon of mythical Star Wars characters. The problem is that it was not clear where he came from.

Yes, Chewbacca was a Wookiee, Jabba was a Hutt… But what the hell was that green creature? Not knowing was never a decision made by Lucas himself, and the current authors of the franchise have had no choice but to deal with it.

In fact, Lucas wanted to keep it a secret to enhance its mystique. For the director, the character was a kind of “mini-Dalai Lama” but he wanted it to sound Eastern. And “Yoda” achieved that sound perfectly. In fact, finding a body that matched the name was almost impossible, and the art and visual effects director ended up making hundreds of versions and models from which Lucas chose the final one… Deciding not to listen to anyone who said he should give it a place of origin and a species.

The creator himself wanted Yoda to remain a mysterious and magical character: “He has no past. He comes and goes. He is the strange, mysterious, secretive, and subversive figure who enters the movie and leaves at the end.” And if Lucas wanted him to remain a secret, the young people coming in now are not going to reveal it: although Dave Filoni, the current director of the franchise, may have shown Yoda’s native home, he preferred to leave it that way: solving the mystery would ruin his origins and, with them, much of the charm of the character.

It is worth noting that Yoda and Grogu are not the only known members of this species. The most well-known is Yaddle, a Jedi Master during the High Republic era who was killed by Dooku as the last step before turning to the Dark Side.

Her first appearance was in The Phantom Menace and since then she has had various moments in comics, audiobooks, video games, and novels. Another character of Yoda’s species was Vandar Tokare, known only to those who played the legendary video game Knights of the Old Republic, and he is notable for being the only known member of his species to have a surname.

The other two known members are Minch and Oteg, but I don’t blame you if they don’t ring a bell: the former starred in a comic strip where he toyed with the Dark Side, and the latter appeared in the game The Old Republic. The Force has not been with them much beyond that.

Will Pedro Pascal continue playing The Mandalorian after the movie? His answer should reassure you

It never fails: you’re going to watch a movie you want to see and there’s Pedro Pascal, almost as if he’s an obligatory presence. You’ve seen him in Narcos, Game of Thrones, The Fantastic Four (and soon, Avengers), The Last of Us, Wonder Woman 1984, Gladiator II, and he even has time to play Shakespeare in theater, appear in indie films like Materialistas, and be the great hope of Star Wars thanks to The Mandalorian. Give us a break, Pedro! There’s no break. Many have wondered if, with the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the series […]

It never fails: you’re going to watch a movie you want to see and there’s Pedro Pascal, almost as if he’s a mandatory presence. You’ve seen him in Narcos, Game of Thrones, The Fantastic Four (and soon, Avengers), The Last of Us, Wonder Woman 1984, Gladiator II and he even has time to play Shakespeare in theater, appear in indie films like Materialistas and be the great hope of Star Wars thanks to The Mandalorian. Give us a break, Pedro!

No rest

Many have wondered if, with the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the Star Wars series is signaling that this is its end. However, nothing could be further from the truth: they are not exactly swimming in an abundance of new fans, and The Mandalorian seems to be the only thing that really works for them. The only question is whether Pedro Pascal will remain on board throughout the seasons.

He answers it himself, as it could be no other way: “I am completely grateful. It is the longest creative relationship I have had, it is the character I have played the longest. Hopefully, I will continue to play him until my body, or until the bodies we can put inside the suit, can withstand it“. It makes sense, of course: for most of the series, his job is just to provide the voice for the character, how could he not want to do an easy and well-paid job?

Of course, from time to time (especially in the movie), Pascal will take off the helmet so that we continue to believe he is behind each of the action scenes, but someone as busy as the actor cannot keep up the galactic pace for long without us finding it strange. For now, the Force is with him.

Gina Carano could return to Star Wars after her controversial statements that made her leave the saga

The controversy surrounding Gina Carano, famous for her portrayal of Cara Dune in the series ‘The Mandalorian’, continues to generate discussion. The actress was fired from Disney after making controversial comments on social media about COVID-19 and the trans community, which created a divide among her supporters and detractors. Following these incidents, Carano’s future in the Star Wars universe seemed uncertain, but her recent statement could indicate a shift in this narrative. The audience never forgets During an interview with journalist Ariel Helwani, Carano revealed that she has had conversations […]

The controversy surrounding Gina Carano, famous for her portrayal of Cara Dune in the series ‘The Mandalorian’, continues to make headlines. The actress was fired from Disney after making controversial comments on social media about COVID-19 and the trans community, which created a divide between her supporters and detractors. Following these incidents, Carano’s future in the Star Wars universe seemed uncertain, but her recent statement could indicate a shift in this narrative.

The audience never forgets

During an interview with journalist Ariel Helwani, Carano revealed that she has had conversations with key figures of the franchise, such as Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau. This fact suggests that a deal for her return could be closer than previously thought. However, the context of the return is complicated by the imminent release of ‘The Mandalorian’ in theaters, scheduled for next month, and the lack of plans for a fifth season of the series, which limits the options for reintegrating her into the current narrative.

Disney had considered the possibility of developing a spin-off starring her, but the events that led to her dismissal caused those plans to fade away. Some analysts suggest that if her return were to materialize, the best route could be to revive that previously discarded spin-off.

As the anticipation for the premiere of ‘The Mandalorian’ grows, the public’s reaction to a possible return of Carano will be crucial. While there has been fervor around her character, the statements she made raise questions about how the audience would receive her reintegration into the Star Wars universe.

The Mandalorian creates division among fans, who begin to question the effectiveness of the Super Bowl ads

The recent trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu, presented during the Super Bowl, has received mixed reviews from fans. With the premiere scheduled for May 12, expectations are low, especially after the drop in viewership in the third season of the series. Some observers highlight that the trailer takes a parodic approach that, rather than attracting new audiences, could be driving them away by not meeting content expectations. Is the Super Bowl no longer what it used to be? Commentators have noted that the new teaser seems more like a commercial […]

The recent trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu, presented during the Super Bowl, has received mixed reviews from fans. With the premiere scheduled for May 12, expectations are low, especially after the drop in viewership in the third season of the series. Some observers highlight that the trailer takes a parodic approach that, rather than attracting new audiences, could be driving them away by not meeting content expectations.

Is the Super Bowl no longer what it used to be?

Commentators have noted that the new teaser seems more like a commercial than an effective marketing strategy, comparing it to spots from popular brands like Budweiser. This perception raises questions about the creative direction that Lucasfilm is taking, which seems to rely on the rising figure of Grogu to attract viewers despite the notable decline in interest in the franchise.

Jackson George, executive vice president of creative marketing at Disney, has defended the strategy, emphasizing that Grogu is more than just a character: he is a cultural phenomenon. According to George, alongside the Mandalorian, Grogu brings light, humor, and an emotional connection that could resonate strongly with the audience. However, many are questioning whether that connection will be enough to convince viewers to return to a story that has lost some of its original shine.

Placing an ad during the Super Bowl, which can cost up to 10 million dollars, highlights the importance of capturing the audience’s attention. Despite the potential, some believe that this teaser could fall into disinterest and fail to attract new viewers. The real test will come on May 22 with the premiere, where it will be determined whether Lucasfilm has hit the mark or if, on the contrary, it has squandered a crucial opportunity to revive interest in The Mandalorian & Grogu.

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The Mandalorian movie is showcased in a Super Bowl full of intensity

In an exciting event that captured the attention of fans during the Super Bowl, Lucasfilm presented a new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest installment of the Star Wars universe. This revelation has generated great enthusiasm, as followers of the acclaimed show eagerly await the next chapter of the armored bounty hunter’s adventures, played by Pedro Pascal. A Pedro Pascal who couldn’t miss Benito’s Super Bowl. The trailer reveals iconic scenes showing Mando and his companion Grogu in a snowy environment, being pulled by Tauntauns, a reference […]

A Pedro Pascal who couldn’t miss Benito’s Super Bowl

The trailer reveals iconic scenes showing Mando and his companion Grogu in a snowy environment, being pulled by Tauntauns, an emotional and nostalgic reference for fans of the franchise. This presentation not only highlights the ongoing exploration of family and loyalty themes that have made The Mandalorian a cultural phenomenon, but also suggests an expansion in the narrative and character development.

With The Mandalorian and Grogu, Lucasfilm seems to be raising expectations, promising a visual spectacle that will complement the deep and moving story that characterizes the series. The trailer, packed with action and memorable moments, offers a glimpse of how Mando and Grogu will face new challenges in a world full of adventures and dangers.

The combination of artistic direction, stunning visual effects, and Pascal’s powerful performance continues to set a high standard in the realm of entertainment in the Star Wars galaxy. With the release of this new trailer, fans not only celebrate the return of Mando and Grogu, but also reflect on the lasting impact that this universe has had on pop culture.

With rumors that this season will tackle new intriguing plots, fans are eager to find out where the story will take their beloved characters. The Mandalorian and Grogu is shaping up to be a must-see release in the near future.

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The second season of Ahsoka already has a director and it's a familiar face from Star Wars

The anticipated second season of Ahsoka will premiere in early 2026 on Disney+, promising new adventures of Anakin Skywalker’s former apprentice. This continuation continues to generate excitement among fans, especially after the confirmation that two episodes have already been filmed. An actress and director closely associated with the franchise, Bryce Dallas Howard, one of the most prominent figures behind the franchise, has taken on a prominent role as both actress and director. With an already notable career in the Star Wars universe, Howard has directed a total of seven episodes, even surpassing George Lucas, who […]

The highly anticipated second season of Ahsoka will premiere in early 2026 on Disney+, promising new adventures of Anakin Skywalker’s former apprentice. This continuation continues to generate excitement among fans, especially after the confirmation that two episodes have already been filmed.

An actress and director closely associated with the franchise

Bryce Dallas Howard, one of the most prominent figures behind the franchise, has taken on a leading role as both an actress and director. With an already remarkable career in the Star Wars universe, Howard has directed a total of seven episodes, even surpassing George Lucas, who has four live-action productions to his name. Her work includes contributions to Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Lost Crew. This achievement has established her as one of the most influential creators within the saga.

During his recent panel at LA Comic-Con, Howard expressed his interest in continuing to explore new directions for the Star Wars universe. His statements suggest a desire to experiment and expand the traditional narratives of the franchise, which could open the door to multiple possibilities for future seasons and new characters. Additionally, Howard has not held back in praising his work on Ahsoka, showing a clear commitment to the project and the narrative he seeks to develop.

With the combination of Howard’s talent and the rich history of Star Wars, the expectation for the second season of Ahsoka is high. Fans are eager to see how the episodes will unfold and what new twists the saga will take, especially considering the impact Howard has had on the direction of these productions.

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The creator of 'Andor' enjoyed 'The Mandalorian', but never finished it. "It was disorienting"

Tony Gilroy, showrunner of the acclaimed series Andor, has revealed that, although he enjoyed The Mandalorian, he did not finish watching it. In a recent podcast, Gilroy expressed that he found the series “disorienting” and that it was counterproductive for him to know the future of the plot while working on his project. “I didn’t find it useful to know what was going to happen next,” he commented. This decision has a clear context, as Andor takes place many years before The Mandalorian in the Star Wars timeline, which may have influenced his choice to avoid spoilers. The Andorlorian Despite […]

Tony Gilroy, showrunner of the acclaimed series Andor, has revealed that, although he enjoyed The Mandalorian, he never finished watching it. In a recent podcast, Gilroy expressed that he found the series “disorienting” and that it was counterproductive for him to know the future of the plot while working on his project. “It didn’t seem useful to me to know what was going to happen next,” he commented. This decision has a clear context, as Andor takes place many years before The Mandalorian in the Star Wars timeline, which may have influenced his choice to avoid spoilers.

The Andorlorian

Despite being considered the most critically acclaimed Star Wars program in the realm of live action, Andor did not manage to secure multiple Emmy nominations for acting, a fact that has frustrated Gilroy. The showrunner also addressed the controversy that has arisen between Andor and other Star Wars productions, emphasizing that “it would be very wrong to try to slavishly reproduce Andor”, suggesting that the diversity of approaches is essential for the expanded universe of the franchise.

Regarding the future of Star Wars, it has been confirmed that The Mandalorian and Grogu will have their own movie, marking their first adventure on the big screen. Additionally, Star Wars: Starfighter, which features a star-studded cast including Ryan Gosling and Amy Adams, has begun production in the United Kingdom. Fans can also look forward to a second season of Ahsoka, although a specific release date has not yet been announced.

With these new projects on the way, the Star Wars universe continues to expand, promising to excite its fans in the near future.

This actor has asked all his fans to ask Disney to bring his character back to the Star Wars universe

Temuera Morrison, known for his role as Boba Fett and other characters in the Star Wars universe, has been linked to this iconic franchise for over two decades. Recently, the actor attended the Tampa Bay Comic Convention, where he took the opportunity to address fans and make a call to Disney. Morrison urges Star Wars followers to pressure the company to bring him back in future productions, as his desire is to continue exploring his role in this rich galactic narrative. A universe without Boba Fett is not the same During the […]

Temuera Morrison, known for his role as Boba Fett and other characters in the Star Wars universe, has been linked to this iconic franchise for over two decades. Recently, the actor attended the Tampa Bay Comic Convention, where he took the opportunity to address fans and make a call to Disney. Morrison urges Star Wars followers to pressure the company to bring him back in future productions, as his desire is to continue exploring his role in this rich galactic narrative.

A universe without Boba Fett is not the same

During the event, Morrison expressed his passion for the Star Wars universe and his desire to reprise the character that has accompanied him throughout his career. Fans, who have shown a constant interest in the development of new projects within the saga, could be the key for Disney to consider bringing the actor back into their ranks. “What the fans do could influence the future of Boba Fett,” commented Morrison, who has felt the support of the community over the years.

The interpreter is not only a pillar in the history of Star Wars, but he has also been part of several productions, including The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. His experience and charisma have been fundamental in revitalizing interest in his character, making Boba Fett a favorite among modern audiences. Now, fans are waiting for more news regarding the direction the franchise will take and how Morrison might fit into future projects.

In the realm of speculation, rumors have emerged about the possibility of Morrison appearing in new Star Wars series or movies. As the expansion of the universe continues, the involvement of iconic actors like him could be crucial to keeping the emotional connection of fans with the series alive.

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