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Mandalorian & Grogu Debuts May 22, $80 Million Opening Forecast

5/5/2026

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Summary

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The Mandalorian and Grogu opens nationwide on May 22, 2026, in standard and IMAX formats.
Jon Favreau directs the film, which stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward.
A May 4 IMAX preview showed 25 minutes of the movie at 7 p.m., resulting in sold-out screenings.
Disney forecasts an opening of at least $80 million for the PG-13 film, which follows a New Republic mission to rescue Rotta the Hutt.

History

Historical Context

George Lucas’s 1977 release of *Star Wars* on May 25 sparked the modern blockbuster, earning $775 million worldwide and birthing a merchandising empire that reshaped Hollywood. That model underpins Disney’s current strategy, where Jon Favreau’s *The Mandalorian* film aims for an $80 million opening to extend the franchise’s global streaming and cultural theme-park influence.

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Story summary

The Mandalorian and Grogu opens nationwide on May 22, 2026, in standard and IMAX formats.
Jon Favreau directs the film, which stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward.
A May 4 IMAX preview showed 25 minutes of the movie at 7 p.m., resulting in sold-out screenings.
Disney forecasts an opening of at least $80 million for the PG-13 film, which follows a New Republic mission to rescue Rotta the Hutt.

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