‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ opens below ‘Solo’ in weakest Disney-era ‘Star Wars’ debut
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Ownership mix: Other: 4 · Conglomerate: 1
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What happened
"The Mandalorian and Grogu" just opened in theaters, and it’s already projected to make less money in its debut than 2018’s Disney "Star Wars" misfire "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
Why the coverage differs
AI-assisted comparison · labeled · generated May 24, 2026, 5:36 PM · not a verdict
Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" has recorded the lowest Thursday preview sales in the franchise's history, with $12 million in ticket sales. The film is projected to have a disappointing opening weekend, with estimates suggesting it will earn less than previous entries in the series, including 2018's "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
Coverage of the film's performance varies among outlets. CNBC emphasizes the historical context of the film's low ticket sales, framing it within the broader narrative of Disney's challenges with the "Star Wars" franchise. In contrast, Forbes focuses more on the financial projections and comparisons to past films, suggesting a more critical outlook on the film's box office potential. Both outlets report on the disappointing figures, but CNBC provides a more comprehensive view of the implications for Disney.
Comparison summary
AI-assisted · Cerebras / Llama · May 24, 2026, 5:36 PM · inspect sources below rather than trusting this alone
Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" has recorded the lowest Thursday preview sales in the franchise's history, with $12 million in ticket sales. The film is projected to have a disappointing opening weekend, with estimates suggesting it will earn less than previous entries in the series, including 2018's "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
Coverage of the film's performance varies among outlets. CNBC emphasizes the historical context of the film's low ticket sales, framing it within the broader narrative of Disney's challenges with the "Star Wars" franchise. In contrast, Forbes focuses more on the financial projections and comparisons to past films, suggesting a more critical outlook on the film's box office potential. Both outlets report on the disappointing figures, but CNBC provides a more comprehensive view of the implications for Disney.
No outlet has addressed the potential impact of audience reception or critical reviews on the film's performance, which could provide additional context for understanding its box office results. This omission leaves a gap in assessing the overall success or failure of the film beyond mere ticket sales.
Report timeline
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May 22, 2026, 6:48 PM
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May 23, 2026, 3:27 AMForbes — Business · Lean Right‘Mandalorian And Grogu’ Projected To Have Lowest Disney ‘Star Wars’ Opening
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May 24, 2026, 4:04 PMCNBC — Top · Center'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest-ever Star Wars film opening
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May 25, 2026, 3:44 AMThe Guardian — World · Lean LeftThe Mandalorian and Grogu has lowest box office opening for a Star Wars film in Disney era
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May 25, 2026, 6:13 PMNew York Post · Right‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ opens below ‘Solo’ in weakest Disney-era ‘Star Wars’ debut
Coverage by perspective
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Headline framing
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The headlines from various outlets report on the disappointing sales figures for Disney's latest Star Wars film, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu', highlighting its record low performance.
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