The force is strong as Epic Games Fortnite and its “ Star Wars “ collaboration continues with the launch of “ The Mandalorian and Grogu ” Watch Party Island.

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a disjointed off-ramp that lacks the scale and ambition of its sisters, fails the task.

The movie, directed by Favreau, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, represents yet another fresh start.