‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ has the lowest opening in the Disney era for ‘Star Wars’, coming in behind ‘Solo’
Disney’s new Star Wars film has had the lowest three-day domestic box office debut of any movie in the franchise, despite the company’s broader strategy focusing on merchandise, Disney+, and theme parks rather than just ticket sales. According to CNBC, The Mandalorian & Grogu brought in around $82 million domestically during its opening weekend, surpassing […]
Star Wars series faces significant challenges as ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ underperforms at the box office.
Star Wars Franchise Faces Major Challenges It’s official—the Star Wars franchise seems to be struggling significantly. When Disney acquired Lucasfilm back in 2012, and Kathleen Kennedy took the helm, expectations were sky-high. The plan was to bring new trilogies to theaters, create standalone films about beloved characters, and expand into Disney+ streaming series. The revival […]
Mandalorian & Grogu Debuts to Lowest Thursday in Disney’s Star Wars History
Disney’s Latest Star Wars Film Underwhelms at the Box Office The first Star Wars movie released in seven years opened to disappointing results, breaking box office records for all the wrong reasons. The Mandalorian and Grogu debuted on a Thursday night, raking in only $12 million—a record low for a Disney Star Wars film. The […]
Disney’s major error with “Star Wars” was transforming Luke Skywalker into Mark Hamill: miserable, pathetic, and sad.
It’s been said for years, but I think it bears repeating: Luke Skywalker has become, well, quite a miserable character. Just a sad, pathetic figure, really. It’s hard to believe Mark Hamill has managed to make audiences dislike Luke Skywalker. That seems almost unthinkable when you consider how beloved the character was just a decade […]
Subscribers of Disney+ Disapprove of Kathleen Kennedy’s ‘Star Wars’ Sequels
May 4th, known as “May the Fourth Be With You Day,” sees fans of Star Wars voicing their discontent with Kathleen Kennedy’s interpretation of the franchise. Many have found the recent sequel films to be lacking, to put it mildly. If you’re a dedicated Star Wars enthusiast, subscribing to Disney+ feels almost obligatory since Disney […]
White House celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ featuring Trump as a Mandalorian meme
White House Celebrates Star Wars Day with Trump Image The White House marked “Star Wars Day” by sharing an AI-generated image of Donald Trump dressed in Mandalorian armor, holding Grogu, often referred to as “Baby Yoda,” and displaying an American flag in his bag belt. “In a galaxy in need of strength, America is ready. […]
Bath and Body Works and Star Wars partner for May the 4th
Exciting Collaboration Ahead Mark your calendars for May 4th, known as Star Wars Day! Bath & Body Works is joining forces with Star Wars for the first time, bringing fans a special celebration that’s all about the beloved franchise. Titled “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” the collection showcases a new range of 26 products. Two fresh […]
Disney acknowledges costly error by reintroducing ‘Star Wars’ characters
It wasn’t too long ago that Disney excitedly announced the launch of Star Wars-themed areas at its parks across the U.S. They put a huge amount of money—billions, actually—into creating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which immerses visitors in the fictional world of Batuu. The idea was to create a highly interactive experience, where fans could […]
Mandalorian’s Box Office Projections for Lowest-ever Star Wars Opening
Future Plans for Disney’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu The upcoming release of The Mandalorian and Grogu seems to be facing a rough start. In about five weeks, projections indicate it could earn between $71 million and $85 million during its domestic opening weekend. Those numbers are, well, pretty low, honestly, which isn’t exactly […]
Nolte: ‘Star Wars’ and Spielberg Don’t Top the List of Summer’s Most Anticipated Films
Summer Movie Anticipation: A Surprising List There’s a lot of chatter about what’s coming this summer, especially around that new Star Wars film. Scheduled for release next month, it surprisingly didn’t make the cut for the top 10 most anticipated summer movies. It seems most films set to debut this summer are coming out sooner […]