Star Wars Mandalorian & Grogu set for $160M global
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- Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu is projected to gross $160 million worldwide, with $80 million from overseas markets.
- North American presales have reached $25 million, matching early‑ticket sales for similar franchise tentpoles.
- The film will open in 4,300 theaters, including 425 IMAX screens, and will run exclusively in IMAX for three weeks.
- Rotten Tomatoes reports a 61 % fresh rating for the film, slightly below the 69 % rating for 2018’s Solo.
- Burger King is the official promo partner, with tie‑ins expected to boost family attendance over Memorial Day weekend.
Why it matters: Disney and Lucasfilm stand to earn $160 M, boosting franchise revenue and reinforcing Disney+ series tie‑ins, while competing studios risk losing market share if the family‑focused launch underperforms.
