The Mandalorian and Grogu post-credits

SuperHeroHype and GeekTyrant published spoiler-light guides this week answering a narrow question many franchise viewers now ask before a screening: whether “The Mandalorian and Grogu” has anything after the credits. Both outlets said the answer is no. SuperHeroHype’s May 20 guide said the film has no “mid, end, or post-credits scene,” while GeekTyrant’s May 21 post said “once the movie ends and the credits start rolling, that’s the end of the story for now.” Exclaim, in a May 20 review, added a separate detail that has circulated with the movie’s release: Pedro Pascal’s face had not been seen on-screen in Star Wars since “The Mandalorian” Season 2 finale, even though his voice continued through Season 3 and into the new film. The review said Pascal appears physically in the movie only briefly. ### Does “The Mandalorian and Grogu” actually have a post-credits scene? (superherohype.com) SuperHeroHype said on May 20 that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” does not have a mid-credits, end-credits or post-credits scene. The outlet described the movie as ending cleanly without an added tease after the story concludes. GeekTyrant reported the same point on May 21. (exclaim.ca) Its guide said there is no extra tease for “Ahsoka” Season 2, no cameo setting up “Star Wars: Starfighter,” and no hidden stinger at the end of the credits. ### Is that unusual for a Star Wars movie? Polygon reported on May 19 that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” does not have any post-credit scenes and said that is consistent with the franchise’s film history. (superherohype.com) Its spoiler-free guide said almost none of the theatrical Star Wars films use after-credit sequences. Polygon also noted that post-credit scenes have appeared more often on the television side of Star Wars, citing “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Andor.” That distinction helps explain why some viewers expected a tag here: the movie grows directly out of a Disney+ series even though it is being released as a theatrical feature. (geektyrant.com) ### Why were viewers asking this in the first place? (polygon.com) Jon Favreau’s connection to Marvel was part of the setup in GeekTyrant’s framing. The outlet noted that modern franchise audiences have been trained to wait through credits, especially when a filmmaker associated with “Iron Man” is involved. Polygon’s May 19 guide said the film is the first Star Wars movie in seven years, another reason audiences might expect a tease for what comes next. (polygon.com) The site said the movie arrives as a theatrical entry point into the so-called “Mandoverse,” which includes the Disney+ series tied to Din Djarin, Grogu and “Ahsoka.” ### What is the Pedro Pascal question tied to this release? (geektyrant.com) Exclaim wrote on May 20 that Pascal’s face had not been seen in Star Wars on screen since the Season 2 finale of “The Mandalorian.” The review said his voice remained part of the franchise through the third season and continues in this film, while Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder still account for much of the on-screen physical performance. (polygon.com) Empire reported earlier this year that Din Djarin would be unmasked again in the movie, and Pedro Pascal discussed the choice in an interview cited by other outlets covering the trailer. That reporting aligned with Exclaim’s point that the film includes a brief physical appearance from Pascal beneath the helmet. (exclaim.ca) ### So should viewers stay seated after the movie ends? SuperHeroHype, GeekTyrant and Polygon all gave the same practical answer this week: no extra scene follows the credits. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is set for theatrical release on May 22, and the spoiler-free guides from those outlets are now live for viewers deciding whether to wait through the full credit roll. (superherohype.com) (empireonline.com)