The Mandalorian and Grogu has lowest box office opening for a Star Wars film in Disney era
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The Mandalorian and Grogu opened with $102 million domestically and $165 million globally over the US Memorial Day weekend, marking the lowest opening for a Star Wars film since Disney acquired the franchise.
- The film's opening weekend underperformed compared to Disney's 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story, which made $103 million domestically and $171 million globally, despite Solo being considered a box office flop due to its $275 million budget.
- Industry analysts suggest the modest performance may indicate ongoing Star Wars fatigue, although Disney expects steady box office results supported by strong audience scores and hopes to boost related merchandise, theme park attendance, and Disney+ subscriptions.
- Since acquiring Star Wars in 2012, Disney has focused on streaming series like The Mandalorian and Andor, which have been successful, while other shows have seen less impact; the next Star Wars film, Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, is scheduled for release in May 2027.