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Star Wars’ Mandalorian Flops at $298M, Below $400M Goal

6/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened in May 2026, earning over $100 million that weekend.
Second-weekend revenue fell 70% to $10 million, leaving a worldwide total of $298 million.
Analysts say the $298 million gross makes it the lowest-grossing Star Wars theatrical release, missing the $400-$600 million target.
The PG-13 film cost $144 million to produce, $100 million to market, received a $21.75 million tax credit, and will move to Disney+ after a few weeks.

History

Historical Context

After Disney bought Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion in October 2012, it launched the sequel-era with 2015’s The Force Awakens, which earned $2.07 billion worldwide. The success spurred Disney+ series The Mandalorian, but its May 22 2026 theatrical spin-off fell short of the $400-$600 million target, prompting Disney to prioritize streaming for future Star Wars projects. Following Kathleen Kennedy’s January 2026 departure and Dave Filoni’s promotion, the pivot gains momentum.

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Story summary

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened in May 2026, earning over $100 million that weekend.
Second-weekend revenue fell 70% to $10 million, leaving a worldwide total of $298 million.
Analysts say the $298 million gross makes it the lowest-grossing Star Wars theatrical release, missing the $400-$600 million target.
The PG-13 film cost $144 million to produce, $100 million to market, received a $21.75 million tax credit, and will move to Disney+ after a few weeks.

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