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The Mandalorian and Grogu Tops Memorial Day Box Office With Modest Debut

The softer-than-expected opening suggests audiences are favoring streaming over theaters.

Overview

  • The film led the Memorial Day weekend box office with roughly $163–165 million worldwide and about $102 million in North America, according to Box Office Mojo and multiple reports.
  • Despite finishing first, the debut is the weakest for a Star Wars film in the Disney era and falls short of Solo's 2018 opening when compared in raw and inflation-adjusted terms.
  • Analysts and outlets say part of the muted turnout reflects years of Star Wars spin-offs on Disney+ that have made some viewers less likely to visit cinemas for franchise entries.
  • Industry commentators note the movie’s estimated production budget of about $165 million is lower than many recent Star Wars projects, which makes it easier for the film to reach profitability despite a modest start.
  • Director Jon Favreau has said he is thinking about the future of Din Djarin and Grogu but has not confirmed a sequel, leaving the continuation of the characters’ cinematic story unconfirmed.