'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest Star Wars opening
Disney's new Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' took an estimated $82 million in domestic ticket sales over its first three days, the studio's lowest-ever opening for the franchise.
Disney's return-to-cinemas Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' collected an estimated $82 million at the domestic box office over its opening weekend. According to CNBC, that marks the studio's lowest-ever opening for the franchise.
The result drew attention given Disney's evolving theatrical strategy and expectations for the brand. In recent years the company shifted several Star Wars projects to streaming and released fewer titles in cinemas.
Analysts said the opening should be weighed alongside overseas performance and how the film holds up in the coming weeks. The company has not shared a long-range box-office forecast. This article is informational and not investment advice.
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