Posted in NY Post New ‘Star Wars’ film panned by critics, leaving the legendary franchise fighting for its future May 19, 2026 Following the back-to-back theatrical disappointments of “Solo” and “Rise of Skywalker,” there’s a lot riding on “Mandalorian & Grogu” which is the first “Star Wars” franchise film to hit theaters in seven years. https://pagesix.com/2026/05/19/hollywood/new-star-wars-film-panned-by-critics-leaving-the-legendary-franchise-fighting-for-its-future/