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Disney Announces 2026 Digital, Physical Release for “Mandalorian”

7/16/2026

Summary

Disney Announces Release

Disney and Lucasfilm said the digital release of The Mandalorian and Grogu is set for July 21, 2026.
The physical release will follow on August 25, 2026 with Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, SteelBook and a U.S.–only Beskar Collector’s Edition.
Digital copies will be sold on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango.
Editions include Jon Favreau’s commentary and four featurettes, one of which details six puppeteers operating Grogu’s ears and eyelids.

Summary

Disney Offsets Losses

Disney is counting merchandise sales, theme-park tickets and Disney+ viewership to offset the $340 million box-office shortfall.
The production budget, including marketing, was $300 million.
Ticket sales plunged in the second weekend after a stronger-than-expected opening.
Disney+ Europe, Middle East and Africa will host the film in 2026.
“Star Wars: Starfighter” is slated for a 2027 release.

History

Historical Context

Disney revived the franchise-wide merchandising model first proven by the 1999 release of *Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace*, which earned over $1 billion worldwide. After acquiring Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney launched *The Mandalorian* series, and its 2026 season and Blu-ray, grossing $340 million, aim to offset a $340 million box-office shortfall and cement streaming-driven revenue for future films like the 2027 *Star Wars: Starfighter*.

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Disney Announces Release

Disney and Lucasfilm said the digital release of The Mandalorian and Grogu is set for July 21, 2026.
The physical release will follow on August 25, 2026 with Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, SteelBook and a U.S.–only Beskar Collector’s Edition.
Digital copies will be sold on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango.
Editions include Jon Favreau’s commentary and four featurettes, one of which details six puppeteers operating Grogu’s ears and eyelids.

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