‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Targets $80M-Plus U.S. Box Office Launch Amid Scrutiny Heavier Than Jabba the Hutt
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to launch over Memorial Day weekend with expectations of earning over $80 million at the U.S. box office. This film marks the first Star Wars release in theaters in seven years, following delays caused by the pandemic and labor strikes. Analysts believe the film's success will depend heavily on its appeal to family audiences and social media buzz.
- ▪The film is projected to earn approximately $82 million domestically over the four-day weekend.
- ▪It is the first Star Wars film to be released in theaters since 2016.
- ▪The film's performance may hinge on its ability to attract family audiences.
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Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, in Lucasfilm's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu.' Courtesy of Lucasfilm Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Can Baby Yoda become a cultural touchstone once again? That’s the major question as Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu opens on the big screen over Memorial Day weekend. The film continues the story of The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau‘s series that helped launch Disney+ and introduced the world to Baby Yoda (Grogu) just before the depths of the pandemic The scrutiny couldn’t be more intense.
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