Mandalorian & Grogu Tracks $80M-$100M Memorial Day Open

Disney and Lucasfilm's "The Mandalorian & Grogu," the first theatrical Star Wars film in seven years, is tracking for an opening weekend of $80 million to $100 million over the four-day Memorial Day holiday, according to early box office estimates. The Jon Favreau-directed movie, set for release on May 22, 2026, stars Pedro Pascal as bounty hunter Din Djarin, Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward and Jeremy Allen White in a supporting role. It continues the story from the Disney+ series "The Mandalorian," which aired from 2019 to 2023 and introduced the character Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda.

Projections place the film's debut slightly above or on par with 2018's "Solo: A Star Wars Story," which opened to $84 million over its three-day Memorial Day weekend and $104 million over four days. Recent updates from tracking services show estimates rising from an initial $71 million to $90 million-$100 million, boosted by intensifying marketing efforts. Sources familiar with the data indicate the numbers align with studio expectations for a property originating as a television series, drawing comparisons to adaptations like "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," which opened to $42 million...