The opening of *Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu* in U.S. theaters started with pre‑sale numbers below expectations, according to market analyst Luiz Fernando. The indicators suggest the film could record the franchise’s lowest opening, threatening the negative record currently held by *Han Solo: A Star Wars Story*.
## Pre‑sale data in the United States
The advance sale began on Friday and already showed a performance only slightly above that of *Mission: Impossible – The Final Hit*. If the trend persists, the feature will rely on the four‑day Memorial Day holiday to reach the box‑office gross that other releases achieve in three days of exhibition.
## Possible reversal factors
– **Child audience**: Grogu’s success on Disney+ attracted a large number of children, who tend to purchase tickets closer to the show date.
– **Family appeal**: If the demographics tilt toward families, the film could behave like a family title, similar to the box‑office performance of *The Little Mermaid*.
– **Presence of Pedro Pascal**: The actor’s return, known for *The Last of Us*, could generate additional interest in the final weeks of the campaign.
The production, directed by Jon Favreau, brings back bounty hunter Din Djarin and his Force‑sensitive companion, Grogu. In Brazil, the release is scheduled for May 21.
