The Mandalorian and Grogu

Hidden beneath that helmet, with his face unseen for almost the length of the film, Pedro Pascal is efficient and business-like, except when it comes to Grogu.

The Mandalorian has been one of the IP's shining lights in recent years. And in the spinoff film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, everyone's favourite galaxy-traversing duo is back, bringing the same spirit of camaraderie and cuteness, even if it is slightly diluted.

Pedro Pascal and Grogu bring heart and emotional depth to a visually rich Star Wars adventure that values companionship over spectacle.

If you're looking for a Star Wars movie that thrills, surprises, challenges, or demonstrates a vested interest in seeing its characters grow and change… The Mandalorian and Grogu is not the way.

The film, directed by series creator Jon Favreau, has been cleverly engineered to work as a stand-alone entry even for those who haven't immersed themselves in the streaming Star Wars universe. And yet, it still feels stubbornly small in its relatively inconsequential storyline and themes. Still, it's an entertaining, fast-paced space adventure that benefits immeasurably from the charisma of Pedro Pascal as the bounty hunting Mandalorian Din Djarin and the adorable cuteness of Grogu.