Boycott of 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Grows Following Hamill Trump Post
Early ticket trackers report weaker pre-sales in red states.
Overview
- Conservative activists launched #BoycottTheMandalorian after Mark Hamill’s Trump‑related post, which referenced a future grave, went viral Thursday.
- Republican lawmakers and right‑leaning commentators urged fans to skip the film, pushing the hashtag to trend for several days.
- Preliminary TicketTrax data shows double‑digit drops in pre‑sale velocity in Florida, Texas, and Ohio, with reports citing declines of roughly 12% to 18%.
- Disney has not issued a public statement, and trade reports say CEO Josh D’Amaro and Lucasfilm leaders held emergency meetings as Hamill kept the post up and muted some replies.
- Marketing has shifted toward Grogu‑focused ads to draw families, as analysts warn the May 22 launch and the wider Star Wars film plan could suffer if conservative markets stay home.