Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Opened to an Estimated $165 Million at the Box Office
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu generated an estimated $165 million at the global box office during its opening weekend, spanning the four-day Memorial Day period. The film earned $102 million domestically in the United States and $63 million internationally.
This marks the first theatrical Star Wars release since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, arriving after a seven-year period dominated by Disney+ television series. The film’s performance carries significant weight in determining the franchise’s current commercial viability in theatrical markets.
While the opening weekend numbers appear substantial, the results have been characterized as underwhelming relative to expectations for a Star Wars tentpole. The three-day domestic gross stood at $82 million, requiring the Memorial Day holiday to boost the total to $102 million for the extended weekend. This performance surpasses recent competing releases like The Devil Wears Prada 2 but falls short of matching Michael’s opening weekend numbers.
The Mandalorian and Grogu’s opening represents a significant box office low point for Disney’s Star Wars theatrical efforts. Solo: A Star Wars Story, which proved financially unsuccessful overall, earned $103 million domestically. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie currently holds the 2026 box office record for the largest opening weekend. The results signal potential challenges ahead for the Star Wars franchise’s theatrical prospects following the streaming-focused content period of recent years.