‘Mandalorian And Grogu’ Projected To Have Lowest Disney ‘Star Wars’ Opening
The film 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' is projected to have a lower opening than 2018's 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'. Directed by Jon Favreau, it features Pedro Pascal reprising his role as Din Djarin. Despite the lower box office expectations, the film's production budget is significantly less, putting it in a better financial position.
- ▪The film is expected to earn $34 million on its opening Friday, including $12 million from previews.
- ▪Overall, it is projected to make $80 million over the three-day weekend and $90 million over the four-day Memorial Day holiday.
- ▪The production budget for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is $165 million, compared to 'Solo's' $298.8 million.
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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.
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