Star Wars franchise in serious trouble as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' disappoints in opening box office
'The Mandalorian and Grogu's' $81.9 million opening weekend fell below 'Solo's' inflation-adjusted total, signaling major trouble for Star Wars at Disney.
TL;DR
- The Star Wars franchise is reportedly in serious trouble, with declining box office performance for recent films.
- 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' movie opened with $81.9 million, which is significantly lower than the inflation-adjusted opening weekend of 'Solo' ($103 million).
- The film had an estimated production budget of $166 million and $100 million for marketing, requiring approximately $500 million to break even.
- International grosses for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' are also lower than 'Solo's' when adjusted for inflation.
- The article criticizes Kathleen Kennedy's leadership for prioritizing social themes over storytelling, leading to fan dissatisfaction and apathy.