Star Wars: Disney Defends The Mandalorian and Gorgu After Box Office Failure
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro said the film boosted retail, parks and gaming, even as it fell short of box office expectations.
- On Wednesday, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro acknowledged that 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and the live-action 'Moana' underperformed at the box office, a sentiment confirmed in the company's shareholder letter.
- 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' grossed $345 million on a $165 million budget, failing to reach the $500-$600 million break-even point and becoming the lowest-grossing 'Star Wars' film.
- Critics gave the film an underwhelming 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it below the $392 million record set by 2018's 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'.
- Disney CFO Hugh Johnston argued that theatrical performance is a 'portfolio game,' noting that these releases drove revenue in gaming, retail sales, and attendance at the Millennium Falcon attraction at Walt Disney World.
- Future efforts include the May 28, 2027 release of 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' which features actor Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy.
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Star Wars: Disney Defends The Mandalorian and Gorgu After Box Office Failure
Photo Credit: Walt Disney Studios Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu did not perform as per the expectations at the box office. However, despite the failure, Disney has come up with a silver lining in the movie’s defense. Reflecting on the matter, CEO Josh D’Amaro admitted that The Mandalorian and Grogu had indeed underperformed at the box office. However, D’Amaro emphasized that capital invested in flagship theatrical releases continues to fu…
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