I assumed Dave Filoni’s upcoming movie, which will supposedly serve as a culmination of the “Mandalorian” storyline, would be the only feature film that tied directly into the events of these television shows. But the announcement of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” proves Filnoi’s movie isn’t a one-off. This decision drastically alters the DNA of what a “Star Wars” film is now. As someone who frankly has never cared about most of the “Star Wars” TV series (the fantastic “Andor” notwithstanding), the movies in this franchise used to stand on their own and serve as a refuge from the multi-season plotting of the shows. Disney is banking on audiences outside the hardcore fan base are going to be so intrigued by a Boba Fett-looking guy and his Baby Yoda pal that they’ll either A) see the movie without knowing anything about it, or B) invest tons of time into middlingly reviewed television shows to feel like they’re able to understand the ins and outs of what happens in this movie. To me, that’s one of the most creatively unsatisfying gambles in the company’s entire history. We’ll see if it pays off.
I spoke more about this on today’s episode of the /Film Daily podcast, which you can listen to below:
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