Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu: disappointing box office results
Intelligence Summary
- A look at Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’s box office performance, with reactions from critics and audiences.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu: disappointing box office results
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is struggling to get audiences excited after its theatrical debut. Following a promising opening, the film saw a dramatic 69% drop in its second weekend, bringing its total domestic haul to $137 million.
Box Office Performance
The film was released on May 22, 2026, and got off to an impressive start with a worldwide opening of $165 million. For its second weekend, which ended on May 31, 2026, the film pulled in just $25 million at the domestic box office across 4,300 locations. That result puts the film in third place domestically, behind the low-budget horror films Backrooms and Obsession, which took first and second place respectively.
Internationally, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu currently stands at $109 million, bringing its worldwide total to $246 million. That shows the film has not managed to hold onto enough interest after its opening weekend.
Reviews and Audience Reaction
Critics have given the film mixed reviews, with an average score of 5/10. Despite the criticism, Star Wars fans have not ignored the movie entirely. The action sequences and use of practical effects have earned some positive reactions from fans, although the story and characters have been widely criticized.
Comparisons with Previous Star Wars Films
It is worth noting that the last Star Wars franchise film to be released in theaters, Star Wars: Episode 9 – The Rise of Skywalker, debuted nearly seven years ago. The new film does not appear to be matching the success seen during the franchise’s peak. The weak results for The Mandalorian and Grogu suggest Disney is still struggling to keep audiences interested in theatrical Star Wars releases.
Timeline
May 22, 2026: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is released, opening to $165 million worldwide.
May 31, 2026: The film drops 69% in its second weekend, earning $25 million.
Current total: $137 million domestic, $109 million international, $246 million worldwide.
While the box office performance is disappointing, the film could still find a larger audience once it arrives on Disney+, where The Mandalorian originated and helped launch Disney’s streaming ambitions in 2019.
