‘Mandalorian And Grogu’ Projected To Have Lowest Disney ‘Star Wars’ Opening

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘Mandalorian And Grogu’ Projected To Have Lowest Disney ‘Star Wars’ OpeningByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 11:27pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" has opened in theaters, with projections indicating a debut below 2018's "Solo: A Star Wars Story." Directed by Jon Favreau, the film sees Pedro Pascal return as Din Djarin, joined by Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward and Martin Scorsese voicing Hugo Durant. The plot follows Mando and Grogu as they're recruited by the New Republic to apprehend an Imperial warlord and rescue Rotta the Hutt. The film is projected to earn $34 million on Friday, including $12 million from previews, leading to an estimated $80 million for the three-day weekend and $90 million over the four-day Memorial Day holiday. This trails Solo's $84.4 million (3-day) and $103 million (4-day) debut. However, with a production budget of $165 million, significantly less than Solo's $298.8 million, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is in a stronger financial position despite the lower box office projections.Show More "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" key art.LUCASFILM LTD./DISNEYThe Mandalorian and Grogu just opened in theaters, and it’s already projected to make less money in its debut than 2018’s Disney Star Wars misfire Solo: A Star Wars Story.Officially titled Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the film is directed by Jon Favreau, while Pedro Pascal returns as the title character from the Disney+ streaming series The Mandalorian. In the film, Pascal’s Din Djarin, aka the Mandalorian, is recruited along with his diminutive but powerful sidekick Grogu by the New Republic to apprehend an Imperial warlord...