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Mandalorian Film Nears Godfather Box Office Victory
3 Jun
Summary
- The Mandalorian and Grogu film has earned $248.2 million worldwide.
- It is less than $3 million away from surpassing The Godfather's global haul.
- The Star Wars movie is not expected to beat The Godfather's theatrical profit.
As of May 22, 2026, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is on the cusp of surpassing the worldwide box office earnings of the iconic film The Godfather. The latest Star Wars installment has achieved a global total of $248.2 million, with projections indicating it is less than $3 million away from overtaking The Godfather's $250.9 million haul.
Despite this upcoming box office benchmark, The Mandalorian and Grogu faces a different financial reality when compared to its classic predecessor. While The Godfather, made on a $6 million budget, generated nearly 42 times that amount, The Mandalorian and Grogu, with a substantial $165 million budget, is not expected to achieve similar theatrical profit margins. Its projected final gross is anticipated to remain below $400 million.
The domestic performance of The Mandalorian and Grogu has also been noted, with its second Monday collection being the lowest for a live-action Star Wars film from Disney. The movie is poised to be the first Star Wars live-action feature not to exceed the $200 million domestic milestone, currently standing at $139 million domestically and $109.2 million internationally.
