Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' records steep box‑office decline

Disney’s theatrical release "The Mandalorian and Grogu" opened with $81.7 million domestically but has seen a rapid drop, earning $165 million in North America after four weeks and tracking toward roughly $340 million worldwide. Analysts say the film may become the lowest‑grossing Star Wars title ever, potentially missing the $200 million domestic benchmark and falling short of its $165 million production budget and higher break‑even target.

The movie also introduced several long‑awaited Star Wars ships, including the Red Jammer Y‑wing from the original 1976 model, the Guillotine saucer‑shaped vessel associated with bounty hunter Embo, and the toy‑origin INT‑4 Interceptor. These additions have been highlighted by fans as notable Easter eggs, adding a lore‑rich layer to the film despite its underwhelming commercial performance.