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    ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Not Quite the Way

    May 27, 2026
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    After more than seven years away, The Cinematic Schematic returns to a galaxy far, far away for our review of The Mandalorian aAfter more than seven years away, The Cinematic Schematic returns to a galaxy far, far away for our review of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

    This is the first time we’ve covered a mainline Star Wars project since The Last Jedi. Love or hate that movie, it divided audiences, and the follow-up, The Rise of Skywalker, left most audiences feeling cold in 2019. It’s been seven years since that film, and much has changed. Lucasfilm has spent most of its resources making TV series for Disney+ and, most recently, its own Jedi master, Kathleen Kennedy, stepped down.

    The Mandalorian and Grogu is the 13th Star Wars movie and the first to be released since the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the beginning of the next slate of films in the franchise (the next being Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy). It’s not only got to win back old fans, but it’s also got to spark imagination and excitement among the next generation of filmgoers.

    It’s a tall task for a film that is essentially an expensive made-for-TV movie. Do Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and baby Grogu have what it takes to win audiences back?


    The Face of the Rebel Alliance

    The Cinematic Schematic hosts Laron Chapman and Caleb Masters, who are rejoined by No Film School and Final Draft‘s Jo Light and newcomer Lanie “Darth Maum” James.

    Top – Caleb Masters and Jo Light
    Bottom – Laron Chapman and Lanie James

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    Jo Light

    No Film School / Final Draft Contributor

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    Lanie James

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    About The Mandalorian and Grogu

    According to IMDB, the film is described as:

    Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.


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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a lifelong film and pop culture enthusiast with more than 10 years experience in writing, podcasting and video production. When he's not running The Cinematropolis or hosting The Cinematic Schematic podcast, Masters serves as an active member of the Oklahoma Film Critic's Circle where he currently serves as Vice President. He also loves video games. Follow him @CMastersTalk on Letterboxd, Instagram, or X.
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