The Mandalorian opened to an estimated $102 million in the U.S. and Canada over its four-day Memorial Day weekend debut, ranking as the lowest domestic opening for a Star Wars film since Disney acquired the franchise according to Comscore. The film is projected to earn around $165 million globally during this period.
Key Takeaways
'The Mandalorian' opened to $102 million domestically over Memorial Day weekend. This marks Disney's lowest box office opening for a Star Wars film since acquiring the franchise, falling short of expectations but still performing decently with its modest budget. The film is seen as a relief after years without theatrical Star Wars releases and aims to boost other Disney ventures like theme parks and streaming content.
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1 Difference FoundAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Box Office | 1 Difference | Majority reports $165 million; The Guardian says $226.8M when adjusted for inflation | ▼ |
| Domestic Box Office | Broad Agreement | $102M over Memorial Day weekend | |
| Film Budget | Broad Agreement | $165m budget, far more modest than Solo's $275m. |
Global Box Office
▼Majority reports $165 million; The Guardian says $226.8M when adjusted for inflation
Domestic Box Office
Broad Agreement$102M over Memorial Day weekend
Film Budget
Broad Agreement$165m budget, far more modest than Solo's $275m.
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The movie, a continuation of the Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian', met studio expectations and benefited from positive reviews from moviegoers. However, it fell short of shattering box office records, with its initial financial performance on par with the disappointing 2018 opening weekend for Solo: A Star Wars Story, which earned $103 million in its opening weekend.
The film's success is seen as a relief to Walt Disney Co.-owned Lucasfilm, which had not released a theatrical Star Wars film since 2019’s 'Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker'. Since then, the studio has focused on its Star Wars streaming shows, with mixed reviews but notable hits like The Mandalorian and Andor, which were praised by critics.
Disney is counting on the film to boost other parts of its business, including views of Star Wars shows on Disney+, gaming collaborations with Fortnite, and its theme parks sector. The main characters are present in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge-themed land, and the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride has been updated with a new storyline featuring Grogu.
The film faced little competition at the box office this Memorial Day weekend, with rival studios largely staying on the sidelines. Focus Films’ horror hit Obsession came in second with $22.4 million for its three-day total, while Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael snared $20 million, bringing its total to $314 million.
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