49 Years of the Force: Why The Mandalorian and Grogu’s $163M Opening is a Strategic Win for Disney

The Mandalorian & Grogu didn’t have a huge box office performance, but it was good enough.

Yesterday, May 25, 2026, marked exactly 49 years since George Lucas changed cinema forever with the premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope. Today, the galaxy looks entirely different. While film critics are offering lukewarm reviews, the fanbase is speaking with its wallets. The Mandalorian and Grogu has officially wrapped up its four-day Memorial Day … Read more