Rob Liefeld is fiercely defending the newest cinematic Star Wars adventure, The Mandalorian & Grogu, while drawing an iconic parallel between Din Djarin, the Mandalorian, and Marvel's armored Avenger, Iron Man. When the creator of Deadpool weighs in on the galaxy far, far away, viewers know the take will be absolutely explosive. As the new film officially blasts into theatres to break a seven-year franchise hiatus, the comic book legend is making his alliances clear.

Rob Liefeld speaks as a fan debate whether this new galactic chapter lives up to the hype.

Rob Liefeld did not hold back his immense enthusiasm while praising The Mandalorian & Grogu in his X posts. He openly celebrated the visual style and cinematic presence of the golden-armored warrior. He compared the Mandalorian with Iron Man in his X post.

"I love Mandalorian, the way he looks, moves, Lucasfilm’s Iron Man," Liefeld shared on social media. This high praise highlights how deeply the character resonates with the iconic comic book creator. The seasoned writer gave massive credit to the creative force behind the camera for this success. He firmly believes that Jon Favreau excels with the character, showcasing an innate understanding of high-stakes heroism.

“Of course, Favreau excels with him”, he noted. This masterful direction directly mirrors the filmmaker's historic success when he successfully launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe back in 2008. Liefeld completely dismissed the early wave of negative commentary surrounding the highly anticipated theatrical release. He noted that modern cinematic backlashes are rarely logical and are often entirely driven by outside agendas.

“I won’t pretend to understand the backlash to the Mandalorian. Backlashes aren’t logical, many agenda-driven”, he shared in X. Instead of focusing on hyper-critical reviews, he boldly recommended the action-packed movie as a truly spectacular experience for the entire family.

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Box office numbers and audience scores are already painting a very different picture than the critics.

The brand-new blockbuster, The Mandalorian & Grogu, roared into theatres by capturing an impressive 12 million dollars during its Thursday preview screenings. While this start sits slightly below the 14.1 million dollars earned by Solo: A Star Wars Story in 2018, it signals a strong family turnout. As per The Hollywood Reporter, early tracking suggests a powerful four-day domestic opening weekend approaching 82 million dollars.

Audiences are proving to be far more receptive than the polarized internet commentators would suggest. The film has already secured an excellent 88 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, showcasing genuine fan approval. This stands as a massive redemption compared to previous franchise slumps, where both critics and general viewers walked away feeling deeply disappointed.

Fans are praising the project for delivering a beautifully strong message regarding good fathers and dutiful sons. Ultimately, this audience enthusiasm validates Liefeld’s stance that the powerful bond between the protagonists is exactly what makes Favreau’s direction so successful.

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