A Galactic Misfire in the Box Office? The latest Star Wars installment, "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," drew 4,300 theaters in the U. S. and Canada with $82 million in ticket sales this weekend.
While not record breaking, the numbers indicate that the franchise still holds some appeal for audiences.
A lower production budget of $165 million may be seen as a smart business move given positive metrics – an A CinemaScore from ticket buyers and 63% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics.