Los Angeles, CA – The highly anticipated "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" feature film, a continuation of the popular Disney+ series, premiered globally on May 22, 2026, amassing a worldwide box office total of $246.6 million in its opening week. Despite a strong debut, this figure positions the film as the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2026 to date, falling short of claims circulating on social media regarding its potential to be the highest-grossing Star Wars film of the current decade.
A tweet from user Drew Bricks (fell for the soup) questioned, "> The Mandalorian & Grogu? The highest grossing Star Wars film of the decade?," referencing the film's release. However, current box office data indicates that the film has not yet reached the top spot for Star Wars releases within the 2020s.
The film, directed by Jon Favreau, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Dave Filoni, marks the return of Star Wars to the big screen after a seven-year theatrical absence, with "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" being the last major theatrical release in 2019. The movie follows the adventures of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his foundling, Grogu, as they navigate the galaxy post-Galactic Empire. The plot sees the duo enlisted by the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt in exchange for vital information.
"The Mandalorian & Grogu" debuted following a shift in Lucasfilm's strategy, which prioritized the feature film over a planned fourth season of the Disney+ series. This decision was influenced by delays caused by the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. The film's production budget was reported to be $300 million, with California allocating over $21 million in tax credits, one of the largest such allocations in the state's history.
While the film's initial performance is robust, it faces significant competition for the title of the decade's highest-grossing Star Wars entry. The current box office landscape for Star Wars films in the 2020s is relatively sparse, with no major theatrical releases between "The Rise of Skywalker" (2019) and "The Mandalorian & Grogu" (2026). Future Star Wars films, including "Star Wars: Starfighter" in 2027 and other untitled projects, are slated to follow, which will further define the box office performance of the franchise in this decade.
