And yet, that’s what’s about to happen. The Mandalorian and Grogu opens next week but held its world premiere and other advanced screenings on Thursday night. Out of that, fans and critics alike were allowed to weigh in on social media ahead of full reviews.

Critics have now seen The Mandalorian and Grogu, and are able to post their first takes online. Here's what they're saying.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is a blast that's ripped straight from the show. Baby Yoda steals every scene, the story is simple and effective, and it's thrilling seeing the title characters on the big screen.

For the first time in seven years, there’s a new Star Wars movie headed to theaters. So the most important question is: Does it at least not suck as much as the last Star Wars movie? Because that one sure did stink.

Along with the titular stars of The Mandalorian and Grogu, there’s a surprising new addition to the big screen Star Wars story — Jeremy Allen White as Jabba the Hutt’s son R

The Mandalorian & Grogu stars Sigourney Weaver and Pedro Pascal gave a glimpse of what to expect from Baby Yoda in the upcoming film, which premieres May 22.

With The Mandalorian & Grogu, director Jon Favreau deepened the Star Wars franchise’s Los Angeles ties — a fact that did not go unmentioned during Thursday night’s premiere at the. “This is where Star Wars,