The Mandalorian and Grogu has plummeted in the rankings and is on track to claim the unwanted title of the lowest-grossing Star Wars theatrical release. The latest weekend data confirms steep declines that have pushed the film out of contention among major franchise entries. This outcome stands in stark contrast to the strong audience approval it has received during its run.
Now sitting in sixth place at the domestic box office, The Mandalorian and Grogu trails behind several newer releases including Scary Movie, Masters of the Universe, Backrooms, Obsession and The Amazing Digital Circus. Forbes reported the latest weekend figures showing the film earned around $9.9 million with severe week-over-week drops. The third weekend marked the third straight frame of sharp declines, following an already weak second weekend performance.
The movie sits a full $100 million below Solo. This substantial gap cements its position as the franchise's weakest performer at the box office so far. Projections suggest additional drops as competition intensifies and the film approaches its Disney+ streaming window.
The following represents the complete ranking of Star Wars theatrical films by unadjusted domestic box office gross:
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens - $2 billion
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi - $1.3 billion
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker - $1.06 billion
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - $1.05 billion
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace - $1.04 billion
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - $902 million
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - $775 million
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - $656 million
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back - $549 milloin
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi - $482 million
Solo: A Star Wars Story - $393 million
The Mandalorian and Grogu (currently) - $294 million
The third weekend brought another sharp decline, marking the third consecutive weekend of steep drops. Estimates place the domestic haul for that frame near $10 million following a roughly 60% drop from the prior weekend. This performance follows an opening around $80-100 million domestically over the initial holiday period, with international earnings contributing to a global total hovering near $294 million.
The Mandalorian and Grogu has faced consistent competition from other releases, pushing it out of the top five spots earlier than anticipated for a major franchise entry. Its second weekend already showed one of the largest drops in Star Wars history. These trends highlight challenges in sustaining theatrical momentum for the property beyond its strong debut phase.
Directed by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian and Grogu continues the story of Din Djarin and Grogu from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. The film marks the first Star Wars feature film released theatrically since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. Upcoming projects like Star Wars: Starfighter will test whether new directions can revitalize interest in big-screen adventures for the saga.
The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to mixed commercial results despite carrying significant anticipation from the popular streaming series. Pedro Pascal reprises his role as the titular Mandalorian warrior, with Grogu continuing to captivate audiences through heartfelt moments and action sequences. The production expanded the scope of the television show for cinema screens while preserving its core charm and character dynamics.
Budgeted at approximately $165 million, the film has generated discussions around its path to profitability when factoring in marketing and distribution expenses. Global earnings stand as a key metric, yet domestic performance remains the primary indicator of theatrical viability for Star Wars titles. The movie's audience scores remain high, reflecting enjoyment among those who attended theaters.
Future Star Wars films will likely draw lessons from this release's trajectory as it contends with one of the steepest third-weekend drops in recent franchise memory. With Star Wars: Starfighter on the horizon starring Ryan Gosling, the franchise aims to recapture broader appeal through fresh storytelling approaches. The Mandalorian and Grogu serves as a pivotal entry that bridges television success to the big screen, even amid these box office hurdles, and its legacy may ultimately strengthen through strong streaming viewership and home entertainment releases.
