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entertainment1 hour 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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box-office2 hours ago•17 min saved

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.

via IndieWire|

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entertainment21 hours ago•27 min saved

Surreal cinema for social critique: Riley’s kaleidoscapes and Star Wars’ evolving heroines

Boots Riley’s films and TV work fuse vibrant color, DIY effects, and sharp social commentary, using surreal visuals to critique capitalism and racial injustice; the piece also analyzes Daisy Ridley’s Rey as a nuanced, open-hearted Star Wars heroine whose arc evolves across The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and Rise of Skywalker, balancing optimism with realism; it also touches on Michael Sarnoski’s The Death Of Robin Hood and highlights a standout Grogu sequence in The Mandalorian And Grogu that proves puppet storytelling can deliver real emotion.

via AV Club|

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movies1 day ago•15 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Deliver Memorial Day Box Office Win

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.

via gizmodo.com|

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entertainment1 day ago•71 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu open modestly, signaling a cautious start to Disney’s new Star Wars era

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.

via AP News|

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Mandalorian and Grogu Film Opens Quietly, Sparking Star Wars Box-Office Fatigue Talk

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.

via The Guardian|

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entertainment-box-office2 days ago•19 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Return With $165M Global Opening

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.

via Variety|

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entertainment3 days ago•19 min saved

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.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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tech3 days ago•62 min saved

Vivaldi 8.0 dethrones Arc as my default browser, and Installer serves a packed tech lineup

David Pierce declares Vivaldi 8.0 his new default browser thanks to its cleaner design and customization, while this week's Installer rounds up Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, two tech books (Steve Jobs in Exile and How to Rule the World), notable earbuds and gadgets, a racing game, and crowdsourced reader picks for entertainment and productivity.

via The Verge|

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entertainment3 days ago•17 min saved

Mandalorian & Grogu Kick Off Box Office With $12M in Previews

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.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment3 days ago•19 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Could Turn a Profit, Yet Star Wars Remains a Gamble

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.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment4 days ago•3 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu preview signals cautious Star Wars box-office return

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.

via CNBC|

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entertainment4 days ago•16 min saved

Mandalorian and Grogu Roar into Theaters with $12M Previews

Disney’s Star Wars adventure The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $12 million in previews, with Memorial Day weekend projections of roughly $80–$100 million; while that would be a strong start for most films, it could make it the lowest opening for a Star Wars movie, below Solo's $103 million debut. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film has a $165 million budget and follows Din Djarin and Grogu after the Empire's fall, teaming with Sigourney Weaver's rebel leader to hunt Rotta the Hutt (voiced by Jeremy Allen White).

via Variety|

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box-office4 days ago•17 min saved

Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu Kick Off Previews With About $12M

Disney's Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is pacing to roughly $12 million in North American Thursday previews, a notch below Solo's $14.1 million opening in 2018, with 4,300 theaters (including 425 IMAX) and $25 million in presales; a four‑day Memorial Day weekend is projected around $80–100 million. Audiences give the film an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score (vs Solo's 63%), while critics are slightly cooler at 61% (vs Solo's 69%).

via Deadline|

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entertainment4 days ago•476 min saved

Mandalorian Movie Poised to Be Star Wars’ Lowest Box-Office Entry

Lucasfilm’s Mandalorian movie, featuring Grogu, is forecast to become Star Wars’ lowest-grossing theatrical release as the studio wrestles with a years-long shift from blockbuster filmmaking to streaming-centric storytelling and a history of high-profile director changes.

via Vulture|

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