Mandalorian and Grogu Set Sights on Theaters for a Star Wars Comeback

Variety reports that The Mandalorian and Grogu is expected to gross about $80–$100 million domestically over a four-day Memorial Day weekend as Lucasfilm tests whether a TV-spawned Star Wars story can translate to theaters. The film carries a lean $165 million price tag, signaling a cautious return to cinema after Solo’s underwhelming run. Analysts say crossovers from streaming to theaters remain a key risk, but Grogu’s merchandising potential and the franchise’s cultural pull could help. Some see next summer’s Star Wars: Starfighter, with Ryan Gosling, as a potentially fresher start to re-energize the brand.