Nine days after the disappointing Super Bowl spot, Disney has released a full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. It does exactly what a trailer is supposed to do: it introduces the characters and the world, and gives a sense of the stakes.
The new trailer for ‘THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU’ has been released.
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Whether it will be enough to draw audiences who are burned out on the franchise — or on star Pedro Pascal — remains to be seen.
A Trailer That Finally Shows the Movie
Music has always been an essential element of Star Wars, and the trailer opens with John Williams’ iconic theme. The message being sent is clear: This is Star Wars. More importantly, The Mandalorian series on Disney+ had its own theme, and only incorporated the traditional score on one notable occasion.
Opening shot from The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer – Star Wars, YouTube
The opening shot of ships flying out of the sunset is appropriately cinematic. It’s immediately followed by beeping droids and Mando’s hands at the controls. In the next shot, viewers see Grogu messing with things and getting buckled in with the reminder to “never touch the buttons.” The trailer seems to be searching for a balance between epic and comedic.
In the following scenes, Mando asks for information and takes a bounty-hunting job, while the threat of the Empire is reestablished. There’s also a quick fight scene that suggests John Wick-style action with blasters. Sigourney Weaver’s character alludes to the film’s central conflict. “This isn’t about revenge,” she explains. “It’s about preventing another war.”
Fight sequence in The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer – Star Wars, YouTube
Another threat is introduced when a Hutt tells Mando, “You will suffer. And then it will be his turn.” Fans who prefer the Mandalorian to keep his helmet on may be frustrated by several scenes of Pascal glaring at his enemies. That said, there are also shots of Grogu putting on his armor and piloting a Baby Yoda-sized pod racer, in moments that may be designed to sell merchandise more than the movie.
Grogu from The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer – Star Wars, YouTube
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The trailer also sets emotional stakes as the Mandalorian seems to contemplate his mortality in relation to Grogu’s. In voiceover, Mando says, “The kid will live centuries beyond me. I won’t always be around to protect him.” It may provide a human element to ground a fantastic story. That thematic focus could help anchor the spectacle in something audiences connect with.
What may be one of the most discussed shots in The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer is a quick glimpse of Mando in a gladiatorial ring. He’s fighting a Hutt, who is holding a battle axe. It’s a moment that draws from the franchise’s pulp roots, without inviting obvious comparisons to John Carter or the prequel trilogy.
The Mandalorian and a Hutt – Star Wars, YouTube
The final moments of the trailer show the characters making the choice to run or fight before revealing what promises to be a big chase sequence through an urban setting. In a way, it sums up everything that has come before: it’s Star Wars spectacle, with lots of Baby Yoda cuteness. But just to underline that last point, the final shot is Grogu eating a cookie.
Grogu eating a cookie – Star Wars, YouTube
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Now It’s Up to the Box Office
Overall, The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer does everything that the Super Bowl trailer did not. It gives fans some idea of what to expect, without giving away every story beat. The special effects look polished and promise to be better than those on the Disney+ show. While some general audience viewers may be tired of seeing Pedro Pascal again, the trailer attempts to promise something for everyone. The effectiveness of this latest marketing push will ultimately be decided at the box office.
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