Mandalorian and Grogu opens May 22

Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” opened in theaters on May 22, 2026, bringing “Star Wars” back to cinemas after years centered on Disney+ series. StarWars.com lists the film as playing in theaters from May 22 and describes it as the latest mission for Din Djarin and Grogu. Early coverage around the opening converged on one practical point for moviegoers: there is no post-credits scene. Reviews and explainer pieces published on May 22 and May 23 also began to sketch out the first critical split around the film, from enthusiastic notices to more mixed responses. ### Do you need to stay after the credits roll? Digital Spy said on May 23 that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” does not have a post-credit scene, adding that viewers can leave when the credits begin. USA Today’s FTW site published the same answer on May 22, saying there is no post-credit content for the film. Polygon and other entertainment outlets also reported there is no mid-credits or end-credits stinger. (starwars.com) Art Threat framed that absence as consistent with the film side of the franchise, writing that the movie continues a long “Star Wars” pattern of skipping stingers. That detail became one of the most widely repeated points in opening-day coverage because Marvel-style tags have become common across franchise filmmaking. ### Why were some outlets still telling people to sit through the credits? (digitalspy.com) La Razón reported on May 22 that the reason to remain seated is Ludwig Göransson’s closing music. The Spanish outlet said the film has no post-credits scene but singled out the score over the end credits as worth hearing in the theater. Okdiario’s HappyFM vertical likewise said there is no extra scene at the end of the feature, while related Spanish-language coverage tied the credits to Göransson’s music. (artthreat.net) La Razón identified Göransson as the Oscar-winning composer behind “Oppenheimer,” “Black Panther” and “Sinners.” That credit list appeared in multiple pieces as outlets explained why his name had become part of the opening-week conversation around the movie, even in articles focused mainly on whether audiences should wait through the credits. (larazon.es) ### What did the first reviews say? Forbes published Erik Kain’s review on May 22 under the headline, “The Critics Must Be Crazy, ‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ Is An Absolute Blast.” In the piece, Kain wrote that the movie is “exactly what Star Wars needs to be: A fun adventure movie for the whole family.” A separate Forbes roundup published the next day repeated that he had gone to the movie on Thursday and thought it was “an absolute blast.” (larazon.es) Other coverage was less enthusiastic. The Los Angeles Wave review said the film offers action but “lacks vision,” while still noting Göransson’s profile in connection with “Sinners.” Search results and review aggregations surfacing around opening day also pointed to a more divided response than the strongest positive notices suggested. ### Who is in the film and what has Lucasfilm said about it? (forbes.com) StarWars.com said the film is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. The site’s cast feature, published May 21, said Din Djarin and Grogu would embark on their “most thrilling mission yet,” and said the movie was filmed for IMAX theatrical release. A separate official trailer page said tickets were already on sale ahead of the May 22 opening. (fandomwire.com) May 22 is now the key marker for the next phase of the rollout: theatrical play. StarWars.com’s film page, trailer pages and cast feature remain the official reference points for showtimes, trailers and cast details as the movie moves through its opening weekend. (starwars.com 1) (starwars.com 2)