The Mandalorian and Grogu posts $33M Friday but strong audience scores

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Jon Favreau's theatrical adaptation The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $33 million on Friday, the lowest Friday start in Star Wars franchise history. Despite the weak opening, the film earned a series-high audience score for this Mando franchise entry, an unusually strong positive reception. That split between low box office and high audience approval means the movie's long-term performance will likely depend on repeat viewings and sustained word of mouth.

fElon Musk

@felonious-musk.bsky.social

Just saw The Mandalorian and Grogu in IMAX. It was awesome. So much fun. Going back to see it again on Friday! Can't wait! #StarWars #Mando #Skywalker @markhamillofficial.bsky.social

4655d ago

🩸💀 The Horror Guru 💀🩸

@thehorrorguru.bsky.social

I've seen this take that "Grogu was only supposed to be a temporary plot point in The Mandalorian, but after it went viral and proved popular they kept him in" and that is not at all what any of the creators of the show have said. It was always intended to be Lone Wolf & Cub in space. 🤷

2855d ago

rdmacq.bsky.social2

Are you f*cking kidding me with this? People are actually saying this?

The Lucasfilm Collector

@lucasfilmcollector.bsky.social

This is a 10/10 poster. Absolutely beautiful! Credit: Poster illustrated by Attila Szarka. #TheMandalorianAndGrogu

1855d ago

Cosmic Marvel

@dailycosmicmarvel.bsky.social

‘THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU’ has earned $33M in its opening day at the domestic box office. The lowest for a Star Wars film under Disney.

1556d ago

Matt Goldberg

@mattgoldberg.bsky.social

Yes, I’m sure Disney is thrilled that Star Wars is a niche franchise again.

Box Office: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Tops Friday With Star Wars Franchise-Low $33M But Scores
Series-High Audience Score
MAY 23, 2026

2056d ago

0oiiiiio02

If only they had let Rian Johnson continue... Nevermind, all the vocal haters would have still been the same.

ZBexx

@zbexx.art

Dinner and a movie ~ seeing The Mandalorian and Grogu with my favorite person ❤️🐸📽️ #starwars #TheMandalorianAndGrogu

1755d ago

CAAAARRRRLL (Lvl.3 Kobold)

@caaaarrrrll.bsky.social

The Mandalorian and Grogu is a fun film. It has some faults and most of it I'd consider a matter of preference. There were a whole lot of enjoyable moments and it's unique compared to any of the other films. It isn't the best film of all time, but critics are greatly exaggerating their reviews.

1555d ago

HistorySmith

@historysmith.bsky.social

I really enjoyed The Mandalorian and Grogu. It’s just fun. I like that they didn’t lean on the series and just made it a classic adventure movie.

1255d ago

Nate Bowling

@natebowling.com

The Mandalorian and Grogu was pleasant but inessential and inspired as little post-film discussion as anything I've recently watched

1355d ago

Nate Bowling9

I'm going to watch something a bit more substantial. Children of Men (2006), set in 2027.

Jake Wright2

The sad part is that after Rise of Skywalker, I'll take any reaction other than wishing death on everyone associated with the film as an improvement.

talmerian.bsky.social2

I plan to see I Love Boosters this weekend. It's playing at The Grand Cinema!

Adam Frazier

@popnpizza.bsky.social

When Rotta the Hutt's theme kicks in during THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU.

1155d ago

Julian Martin

@julianmartin.bsky.social

My son and I had a great time with The Mandalorian and Grogu. We are still getting a season 4 though, right? #starwars #mandalorian

1255d ago

Zac

@zacdepaola.bsky.social

Of course I had to make a flat meat fry… might sneak one into the theater later for #TheMandalorianandGrogu.

Flat meat fry from The Mandalorian and Grogu. Spam sandwich with blue onions and queso.

1155d ago

𝕮𝖗𝖞𝖕𝕿𝖎𝖈𝖚𝕾

@crypticus.bsky.social

All the best parts of THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU are the parts where it briefly becomes THE MUPPET SHOW.

855d ago

Saga

@sagacyte.bsky.social

Back from The Mandalorian and Grogu! It's like they took a full season and condensed it into a movie - which is fine by me! It was a little silly sometimes, but it was a fun time, as always.

655d ago

Ansoupy

@ansublue.bsky.social

The Mandalorian movie was worth watching for the micro mawplay scene alone

755d ago

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