Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu has been released in the theaters, and the numbers from its Thursday preview collections have also been revealed. The movie has recorded the lowest Star Wars previews under Disney, even below Solo: A Star Wars Story at the North American box office. It is also below the previews collection of Lilo and Stitch but above Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The Mandalorian and Grogu’s Thursday previews collection in North America
The Mandalorian and Grogu’s previews were held on Thursday in North America and it collected around $12 million. According to reports, the movie’s Thursday previews collection is more than Thunderbolts and on par with Captain America: Brave New World, Dune 2, and Project Hail Mary’s $12 million. It is the 5th biggest Thursday previews for Memorial Day releases. Also, Jon Favreau’s film has recorded the lowest preview collection for a Star Wars film under Disney, even below Solo: A Star Wars Story’s $14.1 million.
Top 5 Thursday previews for Memorial Day releases
- Top Gun: Maverick – $19.3 million
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End – $16.2 million
- Lilo & Stitch – $14.5 million
- Solo: A Star Wars Story – $14.1 million
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – $12 million
According to Luiz Fernando’s report on X, compared to last year’s Memorial Day debuts, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu beat Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’s $8.3 million but below Lilo & Stitch’s $14.5 million Thursday previews. It is reportedly trying to defy the industry’s projections at the box office in North America on its opening weekend.
Opening weekend projection update
According to industry experts, Jon Favreau‘s Star Wars movie is now tracking to earn between $75 million and $85 million on its opening weekend at the box office in North America. It could change depending on how strong the word of mouth is. It is, however, sure to land at #1 in the domestic box office rankings.
More about the movie
The Mandalorian and Grogu is the first Star Wars film in seven years to receive an A- on CinemaScore, a strong rating for PG-13 films. It is on par with The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, and Solo. The film by Jon Favreau follows bounty hunter Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice as they embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was released on May 22.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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