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Mandalorian and Grogu Debut on Disney+ September 2
entertainment12 days ago

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.

Mando and Grogu Head Home to Disney+ on Sept. 2
entertainment12 days ago

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.

Disney Finds Franchise Value in Grogu, Even as The Mandalorian Missed Box Office
business21 days ago

Disney Finds Franchise Value in Grogu, Even as The Mandalorian Missed Box Office

Disney said The Mandalorian and Grogu underperformed at the box office (about $345 million globally on a roughly $165 million budget plus marketing), but the company argued the franchise investments boosted other revenue streams—retail sales, park attendance at the updated Millennium Falcon, and gaming—supporting a diversified, portfolio-driven strategy that includes strong Disney+ activity and upcoming titles like live‑action Moana and the 2027 Starfighter project.

Mandalorian and Grogu Poised for Box-Office Record Low Among Star Wars Films
entertainment2 months ago

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.

Grogu and The Mandalorian See 69% Box-Office Slump in Second Weekend
morning-checkpoint2 months ago

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.

Disney+ Habits Damp The Mandalorian's Box-Office Buzz
entertainment2 months ago

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.

Backrooms Aims for $40–$45M Opening, Set to Challenge Mandalorian at Memorial Day
box-office3 months ago

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.

Mandalorian Leads Holiday Box Office as Obsession Leaps in Second Weekend
entertainment3 months ago

Mandalorian Leads Holiday Box Office as Obsession Leaps in Second Weekend

The Mandalorian And Grogu topped the Memorial Day box office with a $98 million domestic opening (about $167 million worldwide), though it trails recent Star Wars debuts; Obsession jumped nearly 40% in its second weekend to over $30 million, positioning it for strong profitability with roughly $75 million worldwide in two weeks on a sub-$1 million budget. New wide releases Passenger ($10.5M) and I Love Boosters (~$4.5M) rounded out the top five, with the full top ten including Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives, Mortal Kombat II, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Project Hail Mary.

Families Drive Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office, Disney Says That's Fine
box-office3 months ago

Families Drive Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office, Disney Says That's Fine

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.