‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Flies to a Steady $165 Million Global Box Office Opening
The film 'Mandalorian and Grogu' has opened to a global box office of $165 million over the Memorial Day weekend. While the initial numbers are comparable to previous 'Star Wars' films, concerns arise regarding the aging fanbase and competition from upcoming releases. Despite mixed sentiments, the film has received positive audience ratings, which may help its longevity at the box office.
- ▪'Mandalorian and Grogu' earned $82 million domestically and $165 million worldwide during its opening weekend.
- ▪27% of the film's audience is under the age of 25, indicating an aging 'Star Wars' fanbase.
- ▪The film has received an A- on CinemaScore and 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Home > Industry News > Business ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Flies to a Steady $165 Million Global Box Office Opening Focus Features’ “Obsession” posts one of the best second weekend holds of all time on Memorial Day weekend Jeremy Fuster May 24, 2026 @ 8:14 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Lucasfilm Disney/Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is having a “is the glass half-full or half-empty” sort of weekend at the Memorial Day weekend box office, earning a 3-day start of $82 million domestic and $165 million worldwide.
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