The Mandalorian and Grogu isn’t about the fate of the galaxy, and that’s a good thing

The weekend box office numbers are in for The Mandalorian and Grogu, and while the movie brought in about $100 million, it still represents the lowest-ever opening for a Star Wars film. The consensus seems to be that The Mandalorian and Grogu is underwhelming, in part because it feels too small in scope to be a Star Wars movie. That’s entirely fair, but maybe it’s also a good thing for the future of the franchise. Hear me out: Not every Star Wars movie needs to be about the fate of the entire galaxy — at least, not anymore.