Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Digital Release Set; LEGO Special Coming Sep 2

The theatrical debut of *Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu* earned about $340 million worldwide, making it the franchise’s lowest‑grossing entry despite a $165 million budget. Critics gave it a 60 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, while audiences scored it 87 % on Popcornmeter. The film will move to home formats with a digital release on July 21 2026, followed by 4K UHD and Blu‑ray on August 25 2026. Collector editions such as a Beskar steel‑book and a deluxe metal‑poster set will be available in the U.S. market. Bonus features will include behind‑the‑scenes documentaries, audio commentary from director Jon Favreau, and a dynamic aspect ratio that shifts between IMAX‑expanded formats.

Simultaneously, Disney announced a new LEGO‑style animated special titled *LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorean*, slated for Disney+ on September 2 2026. The special will retell adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu in the franchise’s signature LEGO humor and will premiere at Disney’s D23 event. Both announcements underline Disney’s effort to extend the franchise’s life across theatrical, home‑video, and streaming platforms despite the modest box‑office performance.