Star Wars: Disney Defends The Mandalorian and Gorgu After Box Office Failure
Disney said the film fell short in theaters but helped lift Star Wars merchandise, theme park traffic and gaming engagement, with $345 million worldwide.
- On Wednesday, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro acknowledged that The Mandalorian and Grogu and the live-action Moana underperformed at the box office this summer, admitting both films missed expectations despite strong audience scores.
- The Mandalorian and Grogu grossed $345 million against a $165 million budget, while Moana earned $262 million on a $250 million production budget, both falling short of typical franchise thresholds.
- D'Amaro explained the films guaranteed an influx to "other parts" of the company, stating, "The Mandalorian and Grogu drove healthy growth in retail sales for the Star Wars franchise and drew guests to the updated Millennium Falcon attraction."
- Disney CFO Hugh Johnston characterized theatrical performance as a "portfolio game" designed to cover film volatility, while D'Amaro pointed to Spider-Man: Brand New Day's record-breaking success as evidence of franchise strength.
- Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, aims to restore theatrical momentum for the franchise and is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.
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