The Ringer-Verse The 'Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer and 'Alien: Earth’ Finale Reactions
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Sep 25, 2025 The hosts dive into the new trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ sharing mixed feelings about its cinematic scope and nostalgic vibes. They debate Disney’s responses to political pressures and discuss if the trailer feels more like TV than a film. Transitioning to ‘Alien: Earth,’ they critique the finale’s pacing, emotional impact, and character arcs, particularly questioning the portrayal of the xenomorph. The conversation wraps up with rating the finale, touching on the challenges creators face with established franchises.
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Mando Movie Feels Like Big TV
- The Mando & Grogu trailer felt tonally correct but safe, more like a big TV episode than a cinematic leap.
- Hosts worry Disney is playing it safe to regain subscribers rather than push Star Wars forward.
Audience Power Shapes Corporate Choices
- The panel argues Disney is risk-averse and bending to political and commercial pressure when deciding creative moves.
- Van emphasizes audience power: if viewers withdraw support, corporate behavior changes.
Use Your Wallet To Shape Media
- If you want media to change, vote with your attention and subscriptions by canceling or supporting services.
- Van tells listeners to unplug Disney+ and stop passively accepting content to shift corporate behavior.
