The new “Star Wars” film “The Mandalorian and Grogu” opened with $82 million domestically, the lowest opening for a Disney‑released Star Wars movie, but its modest $165 million budget may allow it to turn a profit despite mixed reviews.
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“The Mandalorian and Grogu” earned $82 million in its three‑day domestic opening weekend, according to Comscore estimates released on May 24, 2026.
The opening is the lowest domestic debut for a Disney‑released Star Wars film, edging out the 2018 “Solo: A Star Wars Story” opening of $84 million.
The film’s production budget is reported to be $165 million, considerably lower than the $250 million-plus budget of “Solo” and other recent Star Wars entries.
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” opened with $84 million over three days and $103 million through Memorial Day, and was ultimately deemed a box‑office failure.
Previous franchise openings include “The Force Awakens” ($247 million in 2015), “The Last Jedi” ($220 million in 2017), “The Rise of Skywalker” ($177 million in 2019), and “Rogue One” ($155 million in 2016).
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