Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theaters
Disney is releasing 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' the first 'Star Wars' film in seven years, in an effort to revive interest in the franchise. Despite the popularity of Baby Yoda, the film is projected to have the lowest domestic box office opening for a 'Star Wars' movie since Disney acquired the franchise. Critics have mixed reviews, with some praising its charm while others find it lacking.
- ▪The film is expected to earn between $75 million and $100 million over the Memorial Day weekend.
- ▪Disney's previous lowest-grossing 'Star Wars' film, 'Solo: A Star Wars Story,' made $103 million during its opening.
- ▪Critics have given the film a 60% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with divided opinions on its quality.
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- ▪ Can 'Baby Yoda' get Star Wars fans back in the cinema? — ABC News (Australia)
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Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theatersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Grogu attends a premiere for the film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at TCL Chinese theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File PhotoPublished May 21, 2026, 06:44 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 06:44 PMLOS ANGELES, May 21 - "The Mandalorian and Grogu," the first "Star Wars" movie in seven years, heads to theaters this weekend as Walt Disney bets on the charm of Baby Yoda to re-energize the film franchise.Disney put the "Star Wars" movies on hiatus following 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker" after executives concluded they had released too many films in a short period.
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