Star Wars' 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' posts lowest box‑office earnings in franchise

The new live‑action Star Wars film "The Mandalorian & Grogu" was produced on an estimated $165 million budget, with marketing costs of $100‑135 million, setting a break‑even target of $500‑600 million worldwide. Early box‑office tracking showed a four‑day Memorial Day opening of $160‑170 million globally and a domestic opening near $95‑100 million, far below expectations. Subsequent weekend reports indicated that total global receipts are likely to stall in the low‑ to mid‑$300 million range, with domestic earnings remaining under $200 million, positioning the movie as the lowest‑grossing live‑action entry in the Star Wars franchise.

The film is currently being screened at venues such as the Liberty Theater in Dayton, Ohio, alongside local events and documentaries, but the under‑performance has raised concerns about the franchise’s theatrical momentum.