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Mandalorian's Box Office: Baby Yoda's Big Screen Debut Disappoints
25 May
Summary
- Film grossed $165 million globally, lower than Solo's opening.
- Opening weekend significantly underperformed compared to other Star Wars films.
- Disney hopes positive audience scores will drive long-term success.
The cinematic debut of The Mandalorian and Grogu has generated $165 million globally during its opening weekend. This figure represents the lowest opening for a Star Wars film since Disney acquired the franchise. The film, featuring Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian and the popular character Grogu, earned $102 million domestically over the four-day Memorial Day weekend.
Despite its ties to the successful Disney+ series, its performance lagged behind even Solo: A Star Wars Story, which debuted in 2018. Solo's inflation-adjusted domestic opening was higher, and its global opening weekend earnings of $171 million also surpassed The Mandalorian and Grogu's total. Solo was ultimately considered a flop due to its substantial budget.
Industry analysts note that while The Mandalorian and Grogu's numbers are significant for a spin-off, they do not match the primary Star Wars films. This performance may signal audience fatigue with the franchise. Disney aims to leverage positive audience scores to bolster the film's performance in the coming weeks, with hopes it will also drive sales of merchandise and visits to theme parks.
The next Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, is scheduled for release in May 2027.
