Mandalorian & Grogu Open Franchise-Low Box Office, but Audiences Cheer

Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to a franchise-low $33 million on Friday from about 4,300 theaters, with four-day domestic projections around $92–96 million (some forecasts near $100M) and a global launch above $160 million; audience response was strong (89% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, A CinemaScore), suggesting solid legs despite the franchise-low opening, as Obsession vies for No. 2 with about $19.9 million.