American Civil War: The Blue and the Gray

For most of the running time of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters in seven years, it’s a romp with the titular characters… right up until the New Republic maybe commits a massive war crime.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu struggled to find success in its second weekend in theaters, resulting in a 69% drop at the box office.

Spider-Noir star Nicolas Cage has said he pushed for the Prime Video superhero series to be shot in color as well as black and white in a bid to appeal to teenagers, who he hopes will be inspired to seek out the great black and white films of American cinema.

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 Mandalorian and Grogu's opening weekend disappointed, even with the Memorial Day boost, as it grossed less than Solo: A Star Wars Story did