After a seven-year hiatus, Star Wars returned to the big screen in May 2026 with The Mandalorian and Grogu. While reviews were lukewarm, many were stoked to be able to visit a galaxy far, far away in theaters once again.The plot of the film followed Din Djarin and Grogu as they took on a mission from the New Republic to help out the Hutt cartel. What started as simple turned into a far more complicated journey to uncover a secret Imperial Officer, save Rotta the Hutt's life, and potentially wipe out the entire crime family.One major criticism the film faced was its lack of an important narrative within the Star Wars universe. One of the biggest plot points in the franchise at the moment is the return of Thrawn, which will be tackled in Ahsoka Season 2. But with Dave Filoni's big MandoVerse crossover movie announced a long time ago, many assumed that The Mandalorian and Grogu could set the stage for that massive film. However, The Mandalorian and Grogu missed a chance to introduce the wider audiences to Thrawn. Read full article on The Direct.