Disney's Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Previews

Key takeaways
- Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' tallied $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest in franchise history, with analysts projecting an $80 million three-day opening weekend.
- The film opens Memorial Day weekend amid a strong summer box office start.
AI insight — what it means
Disney's new Star Wars film posted weaker early ticket sales than past entries in the series. Everyday investors may see this as a short-term signal about how well big entertainment releases are drawing crowds right now.
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