Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Opens to Lowest Star Wars Box Office Since 2018
Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' earned $102 million domestically and $165 million globally over Memorial Day weekend, the lowest opening for a Disney-era Star Wars film. Despite a modest $165 million budget and strong audience scores (88-89% on Rotten Tomatoes), critics were divided (61-62%). The film, based on the Disney+ series, marks Star Wars' return to theaters after seven years but signals franchise fatigue, with declining younger audience interest.
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Mandalorian And Grogu Tumbles Out Of Top 5 After 61% Drop At Box Office
Forbes reports that 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' continues its box office decline, dropping 61% in its third weekend and falling out of the domestic top five. The film earned $98 million over Memorial Day weekend, $5 million less than 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' eight years prior. After a catastrophic 69% drop in its second weekend, the film is projected to earn only $9.5 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $155.3 million. The film had a production budget of $165 million and a global marketing budget of at least $100 million. New releases 'Scary Movie' and 'Masters of the Universe' are projected to take the top two spots, while indie horror hits 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' continue to perform strongly with much lower budgets.
Forbes - BusinessThe Mandalorian and Grogu Heading Toward 69% Drop in Second Weekend Box Office
Forbes reports that 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is projected to experience a 69% decline in domestic box office revenue during its second weekend, dropping to third place behind indie horror films 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'. 'Backrooms', directed by Kane Parsons, earned $10.4 million in Thursday previews and is forecast to open with $76-79 million. 'Obsession', which opened May 15, has overperformed with a 39% increase in its second weekend and is projected to cross $100 million against a $1 million budget. The Star Wars film's four-day opening of $98 million is the lowest for any Disney-era Star Wars film, below 2018's 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' ($103 million). The film's 10-day domestic tally is projected at $136.3 million.
Forbes - BusinessThe Mandalorian And Grogu Opens to Lowest Box Office in Star Wars Franchise History
The Mandalorian And Grogu, the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, has set an unfortunate record by opening to the lowest box office in the franchise's history. The film earned $102 million domestically over the US Memorial Day weekend and $165 million globally, falling short of 2018's Solo: A Star Wars Story which made $103 million in the same frame. Despite a more modest $165 million budget compared to Solo's $275 million, the numbers indicate significant Star Wars fatigue among audiences. The film, starring Pedro Pascal, was described by Euronews as a 'thoroughly middling and low-effort mash-up of episodes' originally intended for the show's fourth season. Disney's strategy of focusing on streaming series has seen mixed results, with hits like The Mandalorian and Andor but lower viewership for other shows. The next Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, is scheduled for May 2027.
Latest News From Euronews | Euronews RSSThe Mandalorian and Grogu has lowest box office opening for a Star Wars film in Disney era
The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars film since 2019, opened to $165 million globally over Memorial Day weekend, the lowest opening for a Disney-era Star Wars film. It failed to surpass 2018's Solo: A Star Wars Story, which earned $171 million globally (unadjusted) and $226.8 million adjusted for inflation. The film's $165 million budget is lower than Solo's $275 million, potentially allowing profitability despite the weak start. Industry analysts cite possible Star Wars fatigue, though Disney expects strong holds due to positive audience scores and hopes to drive merchandise, theme park, and Disney+ engagement. The next Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, is set for May 2027.
The GuardianNew 'Star Wars' Film with Pedro Pascal Expected to Have Worst Disney-Era Debut
The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars feature film in seven years, grossed US$82 million in its opening weekend, with an estimated US$102 million by Monday. This debut is projected to be the worst since Disney acquired the franchise in 2012, potentially falling behind Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), which grossed US$84 million in its opening weekend. The film stars Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin and features the popular character Grogu (Baby Yoda). Internationally, it earned US$64 million, bringing the global debut to US$145 million in three days and US$165 million in four days. The film aims to revitalize the franchise after Lucasfilm focused on television series. A new Star Wars film, Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, is planned for 2027.
Folha de S.Paulo - Em cima da hora - PrincipalStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Opens to Estimated $165 Million Globally
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu earned an estimated $165 million globally during its four-day Memorial Day opening weekend, with $102 million domestically and $63 million internationally. This marks the first new Star Wars theatrical release since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. While the opening is the lowest for a Disney-era Star Wars film domestically, narrowly trailing Solo: A Star Wars Story's $103 million, the film's production budget was a relatively modest $165 million. Audience reception is positive with an 89% Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter score, though IGN's review gave it 5/10. Analysts view the film as a stabilizing force for the franchise, but note declining interest among younger audiences. Lucasfilm is reportedly more optimistic about next year's Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling.
IGN AllDisney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' Opens to Mixed Box Office Results and Critical Reception
Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,' the first new Star Wars film in seven years, is projected to earn $102 million through Memorial Day Monday. While a $100 million debut is significant post-pandemic, analysts note it is the worst opening for the franchise since Disney acquired it in 2012. 41% of tickets were sold for premium large-format screenings. Audience reception is strong (89% positive on Rotten Tomatoes' popcornmeter), but critics are divided (62% average score). Ars Technica calls the plot predictable but praises Grogu's charm. The Independent's Clarisse Loughrey calls it 'the dullest and most inconsequential Star Wars ever made,' and RogerEbert.com gives it 1.5 stars, criticizing it as a cash grab. The film is described as average, providing family entertainment but failing to revitalize the franchise.
SlashdotStar Wars Spinoff The Mandalorian and Grogu Tops Box Office with Weakest Disney-Era Opening
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu debuted at the top of the box office with $82 million in its opening weekend, expected to reach $102 million by Monday. Despite topping the charts, the film's opening is the weakest for any Star Wars film since Disney acquired the franchise in 2012, performing worse than 2018's Solo: A Star Wars Story ($84 million opening), which ultimately lost money. The film had a $165 million budget. Meanwhile, Michael held third place with an additional $20 million, reaching $788 million globally after five weeks. The horror film Obsession by YouTuber Curry Barker earned $22 million in its second weekend, up from its $16 million debut.
The Daily Beast Latest ArticlesThe Mandalorian And Grogu Sets Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Record
The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest Star Wars film, has achieved the highest Rotten Tomatoes audience score of any Disney-era Star Wars movie at 88%, despite receiving a low 61% critic score. The film's audience score surpasses Rogue One (87%), Rise of Skywalker (86%), and The Force Awakens (84%), trailing only the original trilogy. Box office tracking estimates $80-100 million domestically and $160 million globally against a $165 million budget. The article notes the score may fluctuate but had risen to 88% with over 5,000 reviews. The film is seen as a moderate success for Disney's return to Star Wars movies after seven years, with analyst Paul Tassi attributing its audience appeal to a return to the simpler, character-driven storytelling of season 1 of The Mandalorian, directed by Jon Favreau.
Forbes - BusinessMandalorian And Grogu Projected To Have Lowest Disney Star Wars Opening
The Mandalorian and Grogu has opened in theaters with projections indicating it will have the lowest opening weekend of any Disney-era Star Wars film, falling short of 2018's Solo: A Star Wars Story. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, with Sigourney Weaver and Martin Scorsese joining the cast. Deadline projects an $80 million three-day weekend and $90 million over the four-day Memorial Day holiday, compared to Solo's $84.4 million and $103 million respectively. However, with a production budget of $165 million—significantly less than Solo's $298.8 million—the film is in a stronger financial position despite lower box office projections. The plot follows Mando and Grogu recruited by the New Republic to apprehend an Imperial warlord and rescue Rotta the Hutt.
Forbes - BusinessDisney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' posts lowest Thursday preview sales in franchise history
Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' earned $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest in franchise history, below 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' ($14.1 million). Box office analysts project a three-day opening weekend of $80-95 million and a four-day Memorial Day weekend of $95-115 million, which would be among the smallest openings for a modern Star Wars film. The film, based on the hit Disney+ series, has a production budget of about $165 million, lower than typical Star Wars films. Disney expects strong consumer products sales, especially for the popular character Grogu ('Baby Yoda'), and has tie-ins at theme parks. The release serves as a test for future Star Wars theatrical releases after a seven-year absence from cinemas.
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