Full Breakdown
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Moves from Theaters to Home Viewing
7/22/2026, 2:11:27 AM
Theatrical Debut and Immediate Digital Release
opened in cinemas on May 22** and was made available for purchase or rental on PVOD platforms such as Prime Video almost exactly two months later. The digital launch includes a suite of extras—featurettes and audio commentary—according to IGN.
Box-Office Results and Critical Reception
During its theatrical run the movie earned just over $344 million against a reported budget of roughly $165 million, a performance that IGN describes as “breaking even” but still falling short of studio expectations for the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019’s *The Rise of Skywalker*. The same source notes a more than 60 % decline in attendance in the second weekend, cementing the film’s status as the lowest-grossing live-action Star Wars movie to date. Critical response was mixed: Rotten Tomatoes lists a 60 % Critics Score, granting a “Certified Fresh” label, while IGN’s own review gave the film 5 / 10, summarizing it as adding little new to the franchise.
Physical Media Options
For collectors preferring tangible copies, the movie will be issued on DVD, standard Blu-ray, and a 4K/UHD Blu-ray Steelbook (including a Beskar Collector’s Edition) with pre-orders open now and shipments slated for August 25. The New York Post details the cast and on-set doubles featured on these releases.
Anticipated Arrival on Disney+
IGN’s audience-development coordinator Blythe (she/her) explains that, based on typical Marvel release windows, Disney+ is likely to add the film to its catalog by early September. This projection assumes Lucasfilm follows a similar 90-day post-theatrical timeline.
What’s Next for the Franchise
While the movie’s home-media rollout proceeds, Disney’s broader Star Wars slate continues to expand, with upcoming projects such as the animated spin-off *Star Wars Visions: The Ninth Jedi* on Disney+ and a new live-action film *Star Wars: Starfighter* slated for theatrical release next May.
