The Definitive List. No Regrets. No Apologies.
It is the debate that has shattered friendships, divided households, and fueled the holonet since 1977. This week, the entire crew sits down in the studio with one impossible mission: rank every single live-action Star Wars movie from worst to best.

With the massive theatrical debut of The Mandalorian and Grogu fresh in our minds, the math has officially changed. We are throwing all 12 theatrical films into the arena to see which masterpiece stands on the highest ground, and which ones deserve to be cast into the fires of Mustafar.

In This Episode:
The Bottom Tier: We get the painful stuff out of the way first. Which movies suffered from too much exposition, questionable dialogue, or frustrating plot turns?

The Aggressive Middling: The entries that split the fanbase right down the middle. We debate where the standalone anthologies like Solo and Rogue One land compared to the polarizing narrative choices of The Last Jedi.

The Recency Bias Test: Where does the brand-new The Mandalorian and Grogu cinema release actually rank? Does its massive big-screen scale and emotional payoff thrust it into the top five, or does it sit comfortably as a fun, upper-tier adventure?

The God-Tier Trinity: The undeniable masterpieces. We look at the top three spots and ask the ultimate question: Can anything ever truly topple The Empire Strikes Back, or is its place at the top of the throne permanent

The Big Screen Just Got Bigger.

Mando and Grogu have officially jumped from the small screen to the cinema, and we are absolutely blown away! Grab your popcorn and your beskar armor, because this week we are breaking down the theatrical event of the summer. From the opening crawl to the mind-blowing post-credits scene, director Jon Favreau delivered everything we wanted and more.

Warning: Full spoilers ahead! We aren’t holding back on the secrets of this cinematic masterpiece.

What We’re Raving About:

• The Big Screen Scale: We discuss how the transition to film completely changed the game. The space battles feel massive, the cinematography is stunning, and seeing a live-action Super Star Destroyer in IMAX gave us literal chills.
• Grogu’s Evolution: Our favorite little foundling isn't just a passenger anymore. We break down his best action sequences (including that training montage) and how his bond with Din Djarin anchors the emotional core of the entire movie.
• The Shadow Council Threat: How Grand Admiral Thrawn’s shadow looms over the Outer Rim, and what the Imperial Remnant's new tactics mean for the future of the New Republic.
• The Cameos! Oh my god, the cameos. We dissect that surprise appearance from a certain Rebels character and what it sets up for the future of the Mando-verse.

Key Discussion Points:

• The Sound & The Score: Ludwig Göransson’s themes amplified for the theater experience.
• Action Set Pieces: Ranking the top 3 action sequences in the film (The Nevarro Chase vs. The Imperial Base Infiltration).
• Where Do We Go From Here? How the ending of this movie sets up the newly announced galactic timeline.

We Want to Hear From You! Did you see it in IMAX, 3D, or standard? What was your favorite moment? Drop your spoiler-filled thoughts in our Discord channel or hit us up on social media using #MandoGroguMovie.

The Galaxy is Up for Grabs.
Lock your S-foils into attack position and grab your war-room maps! This week on Going Galactic, the diplomatic negotiations are officially over. The hosts are sitting down for the first-ever Ultimate Star Wars Fantasy Draft.

The Draft Categories:
To win the draft, each host must select one option from each of the following strategic slots:

The Movie

The Hero/Villain

The Skywalker Family Member

The Vehicle

The Wild Card

The Curse

The Week in Star Wars: Highs, Lows, and Hyperspace

It has been a whirlwind week for the galaxy far, far away! With the May the 4th celebrations still fresh in our minds and the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu just days away, we’re breaking down all the massive announcements from the Disney Upfronts and beyond.

In This Episode:

• The Big Delay: We process the bittersweet news from today's Disney Upfront presentation. Rosario Dawson officially confirmed that Ahsoka Season 2 won't hit Disney+ until early 2027. We discuss the "bigger battles and higher stakes" teased in the sizzle reel and why 2026 will be the first year without a new live-action Star Wars series since the launch of Disney+.
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• The Mandalorian and Grogu Hype: With the movie hitting theaters on May 22, we recap the final marketing push, including Pedro Pascal’s Times Square appearances and those tantalizing "Hutt Twin" clips.
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• Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Shift: Huge news for the parks! We talk about the original trilogy characters like Luke, Han, and Leia officially joining Batuu as permanent residents, and how the "rollback" of Black Spire Outpost is changing the guest experience.
• Casting Corner: We react to the news of Rory McCann (Game of Thrones) taking over the role of Baylan Skoll. Can he capture the stoic gravity that the late Ray Stevenson brought to the character?
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Trivia Time! 🧠

Think you know the galaxy? This week’s trivia segment focuses on the Mortis Gods and the history of the Dathomirian Great Mothers—topics that are about to become very relevant as we look toward the 2027 return of Ahsoka.

The Galaxy Trembles...

In this double-feature deep dive, we break down the explosive penultimate chapters of the Shadow Lord arc. The stakes have never been higher as the criminal empire Maul painstakingly built from the gutters of Malachor faces its ultimate litmus test: The Inquisitiorius has failed, and the Dark Lord of the Sith has been dispatched to finish the job.

What We’re Covering:

• The Crimson Dawn Protocol: We analyze Maul’s desperate tactical shift in Episode 9. Is he trying to save his syndicate, or is he simply using his loyalists as fodder to buy time for his escape?
• Vader’s Grand Entrance: From the chilling silence of his shuttle landing to the absolute carnage in the lower levels of the Coruscant underworld, we discuss why this is the most "horror-movie" version of Vader we’ve seen yet.
• The Duel of the Fates (Round 2?): A frame-by-frame breakdown of the brief but brutal skirmish between the former Shadow Lord and the Emperor’s Enforcer. We debate the power scaling—did Maul actually hold his own, or was Vader just playing with his food?
• The Cliffhanger: That ending! We speculate on what the discovery of the "Sith Holocron" means for the season finale.

Key Discussion Points:

• The Emotional Weight: Examining Maul’s obsession with Kenobi vs. his immediate fear of Vader.
• Lore Corner: How these episodes bridge the gap between Rebels and the height of the Imperial era.
• Listener Theories: We read your best theories on who survives the season finale (spoiler: it’s not looking good for the Dawn).

The Shadow deepens and the Empire trembles.

Welcome back to Going Galactic, the podcast where we dive into the darkest corners of a galaxy far, far away. In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down the intense developments in Episodes 7 and 8 of the Maul: Shadow Lord series.

Maul’s grip on the underworld is tightening, but at what cost to his own soul? We’re dissecting the tactical brilliance, the brutal combat, and the shifting loyalties that defined these two chapters.

What’s On The Holocron This Week?
The Rise of the Shadow Lord: We analyze Maul’s evolution from a vengeful survivor to a calculated architect of chaos.

Episode 7 Breakdown: A deep dive into the high-stakes heist on the Outer Rim—was it a masterstroke or a massive gamble?

Episode 8 Analysis: That cliffhanger! We discuss the shocking betrayal and what it means for Maul’s long-term vision.

The Sith Legacy: How these episodes bridge the gap between the Clone Wars era and the darker days of the Reign of the Empire.

Listener Theories: We highlight the best (and wildest) community predictions for the season finale.

Join the Syndicate
Whether you’re a devoted follower of the Crimson Dawn or a Jedi Knight in hiding, there’s a seat for you at our table.

"The dark side is a path to many abilities... and even more questions."