- The upcoming film The Mandalorian and Grogu is projected to have the lowest opening weekend box office for a Star Wars movie, potentially falling below 2018's Solo: A Star Wars Story.
- Early tracking data suggests an $80 million opening over Memorial Day weekend, a concerning figure for Disney given the film's reported $165 million production budget.
- The movie, a big-screen spin-off of the hit Disney+ series, stars Pedro Pascal and Grogu and is directed by Jon Favreau.
- Fan reactions to trailers have been mixed, with some viewers suggesting it looks more like a TV show than a cinematic release.
- The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to premiere in cinemas on May 22, amidst a period of audience division for the Star Wars franchise following several TV series.
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