'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is a prime example that Disney's Star Wars is on life support
Disney's Star Wars franchise appears to be struggling, with recent releases failing to resonate with audiences. The latest film, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' topped the box office but performed worse than previous flops when adjusted for inflation. Critics argue that the franchise has lost its way since Disney's acquisition, leading to a decline in fan engagement.
- ▪An independent horror film overtook 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' at the box office.
- ▪The film performed worse than the previous flop 'Solo' when adjusted for inflation.
- ▪Critics claim Disney's handling of the franchise has alienated its dedicated fanbase.
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OutKick-Culture 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is a prime example that Disney's Star Wars is on life support An independent horror film called 'Obsession' overtook the Star Wars movie for the top box office spot on Wednesday By Jon Root OutKick Published May 29, 2026 1:25pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 2026 Summer Movie Preview: May and June Fandango joins us to preview highly-anticipated movies this summer starting with Ever since Disney took over Star Wars, one of America’s most well-known and cherished franchises, it has been eroding.
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