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entertainment11 days ago•14 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Debut on Disney+ September 2

Disney+ will stream Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on September 2, 2026, marking a 103‑day gap after its theatrical release. The film opened to $167 million globally over Memorial Day and finished with about $345 million worldwide, with production costs before P&A around $165 million. The piece also notes potential future Star Wars projects, including Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, slated for next Memorial Day.

via deadline.com|

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entertainment11 days ago•15 min saved

Mando and Grogu Head Home to Disney+ on Sept. 2

Disney+ will stream The Mandalorian and Grogu on Sept. 2 after a summer theatrical run that grossed about $345 million worldwide; the Jon Favreau-directed film follows Din Djarin and Grogu as they’re recruited by Colonel Ward to aid the New Republic, features a cameo by Martin Scorsese as Hugo Durant, and had a production budget of $165 million. It marks the first Star Wars feature since 2019, with Star Wars: Starfighter planned for 2027.

via Variety|

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movies20 days ago•16 min saved

Disney Says Box Office Isn’t the Whole Story for Mandalorian, Grogu, and Moana

Disney executives argue box-office totals aren’t the sole measure of a film’s value: The Mandalorian and Grogu and the live-action Moana posted modest grosses by franchise standards, but the company says these IPs drive growth in retail, theme parks, gaming, and Disney+ streaming, reinforcing a long‑term IP flywheel beyond ticket sales.

via Gizmodo|

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entertainment20 days ago•17 min saved

Disney: Mandalorian, Grogu and Moana Undershot Box Office But Bolster Other Business

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro said The Mandalorian and Grogu and the live‑action Moana underperformed at the box office this summer, but the company argues the titles still boosted merchandise sales, theme-park visits and streaming value, with momentum from Spider-Man signaling upside for future releases.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 months ago•5 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Poised for Box-Office Record Low Among Star Wars Films

The Mandalorian and Grogu opened solidly but then plunged in Week 2, likely becoming the franchise’s lowest-grossing Star Wars film (behind Solo). Analysts attribute the falter to releasing a TV-series-based movie during Disney+'s era and competition from a surge in low-budget horror, though its modest budget and future Disney+ streaming plus merchandising keep long-term upside.

via Bam Smack Pow|

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morning-checkpoint2 months ago•15 min saved

Grogu and The Mandalorian See 69% Box-Office Slump in Second Weekend

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu suffer a 69% drop in their second weekend, earning about $25 million domestically and $246 million worldwide on a $165 million budget, landing in third place behind Obsession; the article also flags other gaming and pop-culture notes, including a Streets of Rage movie, a Baldur’s Gate 2 remake, and the July release date for ModRetro’s Nintendo 64 clone.

via kotaku.com|

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entertainment2 months ago•38 min saved

Record Audience Score for The Mandalorian Falls Short of Impact

The article notes that even though The Mandalorian and Grogu achieved a record Rotten Tomatoes audience score, the milestone didn’t translate into meaningful impact on viewership or momentum, highlighting how an aggregate audience rating isn’t a reliable proxy for a show's real-world appeal or streaming success.

via Forbes|

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entertainment2 months ago•5 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Dip as Indie Horror Leads Weekend Box Office

Star Wars’ theatrical release The Mandalorian and Grogu opened with fanfare but plummeted 70% in Week 2, dropping to third place with about $25 million as indie horrors Obsession and Backrooms dominated the weekend. The result underscores ongoing franchise volatility, though Disney+ streaming promises long-tail audience engagement even if films stumble at theaters. With a reported $165 million budget (offset by California tax credits) and future projects like Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, Lucasfilm and Disney aim to leverage Mandalorian’s brand to drive subscriptions and merchandise while refining the movie strategy.

via Bam Smack Pow|

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entertainment2 months ago•38 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Brace for 69% Box-Office Drop in Weekend 2

The Mandalorian and Grogu are projected to drop roughly 69% in their second weekend at the box office, signaling a sharp pullback after their opening.

via Forbes|

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entertainment2 months ago•20 min saved

Grogu’s On-Set Magic: Puppets, Rigs, and CGI Behind Baby Yoda’s Life

The piece explains how Grogu was brought to life for The Mandalorian and the film through a hybrid practical-CGI workflow: Legacy Effects built multiple puppets and used several puppeteers on set, with CGI reserved for moments like slime or certain actions. The film introduced upgrades such as articulated fingers, more realistic blinking, and a ‘lawnmower’ rig to enable walking, while most scenes stayed practical and puppeteers were removed in post‑production to preserve the character’s charm Favreau champions.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

Disney+ Habits Damp The Mandalorian's Box-Office Buzz

The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to about $82 million domestically, nearing Solo’s $84 million, but analysts say the softer result may stem from audiences treating the story as premium at-home viewing on Disney+, a conditioning that reduces theatrical urgency; nonetheless, the film serves as a major marketing vehicle to drive subscriptions and merchandise, leveraging Disney+'s ecosystem for long-tail value beyond the box office.

via TheWrap|

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entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

The Mandalorian and Grogu: Could a Hutt-New Republic War Emerge from a Rescue?

The article argues that the Mandalorian and Grogu’s mission ends with a New Republic bombing of the Hutt palace, a unilateral act by Colonel Ward that could trigger Hutts’ retaliation and pull the New Republic into conflict. With the Hutts as a powerful Outer Rim faction and a pacifist-leaning Senate, this incident risks destabilizing the region and potentially foreshadowing broader canon implications involving figures like Grand Admiral Thrawn and the First Order.

via SlashFilm|

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box-office3 months ago•19 min saved

Backrooms Aims for $40–$45M Opening, Set to Challenge Mandalorian at Memorial Day

Deadline reports Kane Parsons’ Backrooms is targeting a $40–$45 million domestic debut, potentially setting an A24 opening record and pitting it against Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu, which is forecast to open around $40 million; previews begin Thursday as the Memorial Day weekend box office takes shape with other titles like The Breadwinner also in play.

via Deadline|

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entertainment3 months ago•18 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend With $98M Debut

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.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment3 months ago•6 min saved

Star Wars Struggles to Translate Mandalorian Fame to the Big Screen

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.

via Business Insider|

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