The Mandalorian and Grogu' Opens to Series-Low $98M

Key Points:

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $98 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend domestically, with $82 million earned in the traditional three-day frame, marking a slower finish to the holiday period.
• Internationally, the film grossed $63 million through Sunday, bringing its global total to $167 million by May 25, slightly above its reported $165 million net budget but on par with the underperforming Solo: A Star Wars Story.
• Despite a lower opening compared to past Star Wars films, The Mandalorian holds the fourth-best Memorial Day debut post-pandemic and benefits from a strong 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest for a Disney Star Wars release.
• Disney emphasizes that The Mandalorian is a unique property originating from Disney+ rather than the main saga, and expects it to generate significant value beyond box office through streaming, merchandise, theme parks, and cross-promotions like Fortnite.
• Industry focus now turns to the film’s second-weekend box office performance, which will be crucial in determining its overall success amid evolving audience behaviors post-pandemic.