India, May 25 -- The cinematic return of the Star Wars franchise has seen a significant boost in commercial momentum through its latest big-screen installment.
Strong Opening Performance
The Mandalorian and Grogu secured a global opening weekend total of approximately $165 million. In North America, the film capitalized on the Memorial Day holiday to earn $103 million during its first three days. International markets contributed an additional $60 million to the debut. This performance allowed the film to displace the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, from its four-week position at the top of the domestic box office.
Budget and Profitability
While this represents the smallest opening for a Star Wars film under Disney's tenure, the produc...