The Mandalorian & Grogu: Super Bowl Teaser Parodies Beer Ads, Fans Are Left Perplexed
February 9, 2026
Disney’s upcoming theatrical Star Wars adventure, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is still a few months from hitting theaters, but its Super Bowl trailer has stirred confusion among fans. The film is a follow-up to the popular Disney+ series that opened the door to more Star Wars escapades like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Ahsoka, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew.
Plot and creative lineup
- Directed by series creator Jon Favreau, the movie centers on the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu as they join forces with members of the Rebel Alliance while remnants of the Empire attempt a resurgence across the galaxy.
- A prior trailer debuted in October, offering glimpses of the action and introducing Sigourney Weaver as a Rebel leader. A new Super Bowl teaser, however, left many viewers puzzled.
The Super Bowl spot: a Coors Banquet parody
- The 36-second commercial spoofed the classic Coors Banquet beer ads and featured Sam Elliott reprising his familiar narration.
- Visuals depict The Mandalorian and Grogu riding a sled through a snowy landscape, pulled by Tauntauns, with Elliott’s narration weaving in Mandalorian themes.
- The voiceover touches on choice, destiny, perseverance, and the bond between the characters, hinting at the franchise’s deeper currents and the Force without revealing plot specifics.
Fan reaction: mixed and critical
- With three months to go until release, many fans felt the spot offered little in the way of actual footage from the movie.
- Reactions on social media ranged from disappointment to confusion, with some commenters joking that the clip looked more like a generic beer ad or a promotional motion billboard than a Star Wars trailer.
- Others questioned whether the teaser was even legitimate marketing for a Star Wars film or if it was a misfired marketing stunt.
Looking ahead
- Fans hope the Super Bowl spot is only a prelude to a fuller trailer that provides real film footage in the weeks ahead.
- If you’re curious about what’s on the horizon for big-screen releases, you can also check out our roundups of the most anticipated movies of 2026 and the best films of 2025.