The Mandalorian & Grogu Has A Lot More Pressure On It After Major Star Wars Shakeup

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As a huge Star Wars fan, I’m really excited about this year. It feels like a turning point for the franchise! The Mandalorian and Grogu are basically carrying the torch – they’re the first Star Wars movie since 2019, which is a big deal. Seeing Din Djarin and Grogu’s story continue after the awesome three seasons on Disney+ is going to be the real test: are people still excited to see Star Wars on the big screen, or have they gotten used to watching it only at home?

With The Mandalorian and Grogu being the first Star Wars film since The Rise of Skywalker, many are wondering how successful it will be in theaters. The trailers haven’t created a lot of excitement, and the movie appears to be more of an extended episode of the TV series than a must-see cinematic experience.

Lucasfilm has more Star Wars movies planned, and with a gap since the last theatrical release, Jon Favreau’s film is already expected to revitalize the franchise. Now that Dave Filoni is taking over as president of the studio from Kathleen Kennedy, the success of The Mandalorian and Grogu is even more crucial.

The Mandalorian & Grogu’s Performance Will Shape The Beginning Of Dave Filoni’s Leadership

I’ve been a huge fan of The Mandalorian since it started, and while Jon Favreau is the creator, Dave Filoni has been absolutely essential to its success. They’ve worked incredibly closely together – Favreau really trusts Filoni’s knowledge of the Star Wars universe, often running ideas by him. In fact, Filoni directed the very first episode, and has directed and written several others since. Now, he’s officially a co-writer and producer on The Mandalorian & Grogu, which really shows how much they value his contributions.

Dave Filoni wasn’t initially leading Lucasfilm when The Mandalorian and Grogu was first revealed, but he’s expected to be promoted to a leadership role before the movie is released. Because he’s been a major creative force behind the production, Filoni’s vision will be evident throughout the film and he’ll play a significant part in how audiences receive the next Star Wars movie.

This will hold true no matter what happens with the film – whether critics on Rotten Tomatoes give it positive or negative reviews, whether it’s a huge box office success or a failure, and most importantly, whether fans adore it or strongly dislike it as a disappointing addition to the franchise.

The Mandalorian and Grogu essentially showcase Dave Filoni’s vision for the future of Star Wars. He’ll be in charge of all creative aspects, with Lynwen Brennan managing the business side of things. The upcoming movie will be a clear indication of what fans can expect from Star Wars under his leadership, and whether that’s a good thing remains to be seen.

Lucasfilm really needs this new phase of Star Wars to start strong. That’s true even if Kathleen Kennedy was still leading the studio. Now that Dave Filoni and Brent Brennan are taking over, The Mandalorian and Grogu offer a key opportunity to bring together a Star Wars fanbase that has become increasingly split – and, at times, quite negative online.

Honestly, the biggest danger with The Mandalorian and Grogu is a split reaction from the fanbase. If people aren’t on board, we could see disappointing box office numbers, and that would be a really rough start to Dave Filoni taking the reins. It could seriously dampen enthusiasm for everything else Star Wars has planned, and nobody wants that.

The upcoming movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, really needs to do well. It’s already getting positive reviews and aiming for big ticket sales, hoping to reignite excitement for the Star Wars universe among both dedicated fans and new viewers. Now, there’s even more riding on its success.

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2026-01-08 16:00