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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $98 million in four days over Memorial Day in North America, a series-low for a Star Wars film, with a global total around $167 million by May 25 and a production budget near $165 million; the box office takeaway is tempered by the post-pandemic landscape, but Disney expects broader value from Disney+, merchandising, and theme parks.
Disney’s big-screen return with The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $167 million worldwide over Memorial Day, the franchise’s weakest opening and even lower than Solo, suggesting fans treated it as a TV extension rather than a stand-alone theatrical event. While the second half is more cinematic and puppetry/stop-motion work shines, the film’s TV-aligned approach risks turning off potential IMAX ticket buyers and signals a broader challenge: Star Wars fans crave original, daring stories on the big screen, pressuring Disney to deliver bolder, original storytelling with future releases like Starfighter.
Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu opened to about $81 million domestic over a four‑day Memorial Day weekend, roughly on par with Solo but with a smaller budget (~$166 million). The audience skew leaned toward families (11% under-18 on opening night, rising to 25% over the weekend) and early word-of-mouth was solid (A- CinemaScore, 89% Popcorn Meter on Rotten Tomatoes), with strong IMAX performance. International box office reached about $63 million, aiding cost recovery. Cross-promotions at Galaxy’s Edge and a merchandising push position Disney to profit from family appeal rather than hardcore fans, and the film functions as a standalone entry that could drive Disney+ viewership later.
Disney's Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu debuts to $163M worldwide (including about $100M in the U.S. over Memorial Day four-day), while Michael edges toward $800M globally and China’s Dear You posts roughly $151.5M, signaling a strong start to the summer box office.
Over Memorial Day weekend, The Mandalorian and Grogu earned an estimated $163 million worldwide, driven mainly by domestic audiences. The film, a family-friendly entry that cost about $165 million to make, isn’t a record-breaker, but positive word-of-mouth could help sustain its run into the summer as others enter the market.
Disney’s Star Wars spinoff The Mandalorian and Grogu opened over Memorial Day with about $100 million domestic and $63 million internationally for a $163 million global launch, marking the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019. Analysts say staying power will show whether the film appeals beyond fans, as rival new releases underperformed, while “Obsession” took second place with strong second-weekend growth.
Disney’s new Star Wars chapter kicks off with a modest box-office showing for The Mandalorian and Grogu, a slower-than-expected start that suggests this era may take time to gain momentum, while Obsession grows in its second weekend.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu topped the Memorial Day box office with about $82 million in U.S. theaters (and roughly $165 million worldwide by Monday), outpacing expectations and signaling solid profitability at a reported production budget of around $165 million. Focus Features’ Obsession bucked typical trends with a 30% jump in its second weekend, taking about $22.4 million and driving the four-day frame to roughly $211 million in total domestic box office, though the year is down about 36% from last Memorial Day. New releases like Passenger and Michael Jackson biopic Michael followed in the lower tiers, while critics’ reviews remained mixed for Mandalorian (63% RT) but audiences gave it strong marks (A- CinemaScore).
Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu feature opened to $102 million domestic and $165 million worldwide over a Memorial Day four‑day, the lowest opening for a Disney‑era Star Wars film. It trails Solo’s debut and comes with a modest $165 million budget, suggesting limited on‑screen impact despite strong fan interest; analysts say it hints at fatigue for big‑screen Star Wars, though Disney expects legs at the box office and to drive conversions via merchandise and Disney+. A next Star Wars film, Starfighter with Ryan Gosling, is planned for May 2027.
The Mandalorian and Grogu’s new film kicked off over Memorial Day with about $82 million domestic in its opening weekend and an estimated $102 million by Monday, plus $64 million from international markets for a $165 million four-day global start. While the payday is strong, it also marks Star Wars’ weakest opening since Disney acquired the franchise in 2012, prompting analysts to watch the second weekend to see if the film can broaden beyond core fans and lure family audiences.
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.
Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $33 million from about 4,300 North American theaters and is projected to reach roughly $80–$100 million over the Memorial Day weekend, a result analysts call a modest success despite franchise fatigue; horror Obsession posted a very strong second weekend with about $19.9 million and an estimated four‑day total around $24.8 million, while Lionsgate’s Michael is third with roughly $18.5 million for the weekend and The Devil Wears Prada 2 around $14 million; new titles I Love Boosters and Passenger also debuted.
Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian & Grogu earned $12 million in Thursday previews in select U.S. theaters, with domestic four‑day box-office projections around $82–100 million and a global haul expected at least $160 million. The film, the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years, is drawing strong audience scores (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) despite mixed critical reception and features Pedro Pascal, with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni involved in its creation.
THR reports Disney insiders expect The Mandalorian and Grogu to be profitable, projecting a global four‑day box office of about $160–$170 million and domestic of $95–$100 million, though not surpassing Solo’s opening. With a production budget around $165 million plus at least $100 million in ads, the film likely needs $500–$600 million worldwide to break even. Strong audience scores and anticipated merchandising/Disney+ and parks boosts could help the Star Wars brand, but some insiders warn it may not rescue the franchise, with 2027’s Starfighter seen as a more decisive test.
Disney’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens with $12 million in Thursday previews—the franchise’s lowest pre-sale—with analysts projecting about $80 million for the three-day weekend and up to $95 million for the four-day Memorial Day frame (some estimates push to $115 million). The film, directed by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, carries a production budget around $165 million and relies on a strong consumer-products push and Disney+ tie-ins to maximize profits amid limited competing releases; its performance will also serve as a test for future Star Wars theatrical releases after a streaming-focused era.