‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ opens below ‘Solo’ in weakest Disney-era ‘Star Wars’ debut
Disney's latest 'Star Wars' film, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' has opened with the weakest domestic debut in the franchise's Disney era. The film earned an estimated $82 million over its first three days, falling short of 2018's 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' Despite this, analysts predict it may surpass $100 million during the Memorial Day weekend.
- ▪'The Mandalorian and Grogu' had a three-day domestic debut of $82 million.
- ▪This opening is lower than the $84 million debut of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'
- ▪The film is based on the popular Disney+ series, which has over 1.3 billion hours watched globally.
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- ▪ The Mandalorian and Grogu has lowest box office opening for a Star Wars film in Disney era — The Guardian — World
- ▪ 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest-ever Star Wars film opening — CNBC — Top
- ▪ ‘Mandalorian And Grogu’ Projected To Have Lowest Disney ‘Star Wars’ Opening — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' tallies lowest Thursday preview sales in franchise history — CNBC — Business
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Business ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ opens below ‘Solo’ in weakest Disney-era ‘Star Wars’ debut By Ariel Zilber Published May 25, 2026, 2:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Disney’s latest “Star Wars” movie opened with the weakest three-day domestic debut among its new theatrical releases in the franchise — even as the House of Mouse looks beyond ticket sales to merchandise, Disney+ and theme parks tied to the series. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” hauled in an estimated $82 million domestically over its first three days in theaters, according to CNBC, topping analysts’ initial $80 million projections.
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