#BOXOFFICE: “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU” STRATOSPHERIC IN DEBUT

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU debuts with a stratospheric $82 million from 4,300 theatres for Walt Disney Studios. It gets a passing 63% on the Tomatometer, and overall ranks in the franchise’s seventh best opening. Best opening belongs to 2015’s Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. with $247 million domestically.

OBSESSION benefits from word of mouth, taking second spot with $19.9 million from 2,655 theatres for Focus Features, a two week total of $55.1 million for the Horror.

Third is MICHAEL with $18.5 million, still amazing for its fifth frame, taking it to $317 million for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures.

Fourth goes to THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 with $11.3 million for 20th Century Studios, a tally of $198 million.

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES rounds-out the Top Five with $8 million, taking it to $45.5 million over three weekends for Amazon MGM Studios.

#FIRSTLOOK: SCOTIABANK THEATRE TORONTO LOUNGE TRANSFORMS FOR “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU”

Walt Disney Studios Canada transforms Cineplex’s Scotiabank Theatre Toronto Lounge into a Cantina-inspired fan experience ahead of the film’s theatrical release

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens exclusively in theatres on May 22

WHAT:
Walt Disney Studios Canada invites fans to experience a one-of-a-kind Cantina takeover at Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto’s Lounge.

From May 20 to June 10, 2026, the Lounge will transform into an immersive space inspired by “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” featuring themed cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere inspired by the galaxy’s most iconic gathering places.

WHEN &
WHERE:
Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto (259 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M6)

May 20, 2026

6:30 PM – Close

May 21 – June 10, 2026
Available during regular theatre operating hours

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ABOUT “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU”:

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

#FIRSTLOOK: HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE OF “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU”

Cast and filmmakers from Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” walked the massive red carpet on Hollywood Blvd. last night, before heading inside the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX for the film’s world premiere. In attendance were Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jonny Coyne, Steve Blum, Hemky Madera, Brendan Wayne, Lateef Crowder, Jon Favreau (director/co-writer/producer), Dave Filoni (co-writer/producer), Noah Kloor (co-writer), Kathleen Kennedy (producer), Ian Bryce (producer), Ludwig Göransson (composer), John Knoll (visual effects supervisor), Andrew L. Jones (production designer) and Doug Chiang (production designer). They were joined by a number of guests, many from the Star Wars Universe, including Ming-Na Wen, Manny Jacinto, Timothy Olyphant, Katee Sackhoff, Clancy Brown, Ahmed Best, Eman Esfandi, and Emily Swallow, among numerous others. The all-new Star Wars film opens exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Ian Bryce, p.g.a., Jon Favreau, p.g.a., and Dave Filoni, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

#GIVEAWAY: “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU” IN TORONTO, VANCOUVER, AND MONTREAL

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Synopsis:
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

Walt Disney Studios Canada release THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU in theatres May 22, 2026.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU” LOS ANGELES FAN EVENT

Yesterday, Lucasfilm hosted special look fan events for “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” at select IMAX® theatres around the world. In Los Angeles, co-writer/producer and Lucasfilm president and chief creative officer Dave Filoni made a surprise appearance at AMC The Grove 14 to introduce the screening and chat with fans. In New York, The Mandalorian himself, was joined by Grogu at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 to introduce the screening and pose for photos.

Meanwhile, in Berlin, Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and director/co-writer/producer Jon Favreau were at the city’s UCI Luxe Cinemas for a special footage screening for over 1,000 attendees, before participating in a photo stunt with fans on the city’s Spree River. And last week, Favreau was in Madrid for a fan event and photo call at Cine Callao, the city’s historic Art Deco cinema.

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026. Advance tickets for the all-new Star Wars film directed by Jon Favreau, starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White, are currently available for purchase wherever tickets are sold.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Ian Bryce, p.g.a., Jon Favreau, p.g.a., and Dave Filoni, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

#FIRSTLOOK: FINAL TRAILER FOR LUCASFILM’S “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU”

The final trailer for Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” just debuted to an enthusiastic crowd of CinemaCon® attendees at the annual gathering in Las Vegas. The trailer and a new poster are now available to download and share. Advance tickets for the all-new Star Wars film directed by Jon Favreau, starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White, go on sale tomorrow wherever tickets are sold. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, with a score by Academy Award®-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, will be available on Walt Disney Records across all digital platforms May 15. The 12-inch vinyl album, featuring 13 score cues, is set for release June 5 and is available now for pre-order. A special limited edition Mandalorian helmet-shaped 10” die-cut vinyl, which includes two new score cues from the film, will be out May 22 and is also available for pre-order.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor, and is produced by Jon Favreau, p.g.a., Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a., Dave Filoni, p.g.a., and Ian Bryce, p.g.a., with Karen Gilchrist, John Bartnicki, and Carrie Beck serving as executive producers. The music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR STAR WARS: MAUL – SHADOW LORD”

A new trailer and poster for “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” are now available to download and share. The all-new animated series from Lucasfilm Animation will premiere exclusively on Disney+ April 6, 2026. Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th.

Set after the events of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” this pulpy adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who could be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.

“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” is created by Dave Filoni, based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. The series is developed by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. Brad Rau is supervising director. The executive producers are Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, Brad Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes. Alex Spotswood is the co-executive producer. The voice cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Oscar® nominee Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio-Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David W. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU” 

A brand-new epic, action-packed trailer for “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” has arrived! The trailer and an all-new poster are now available to download and share. Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.

#FIRSTLOOK: “STAR WARS: MAUL – SHADOW LORD” TEASER

An all-new animated series from Lucasfilm Animation, “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord,” will premiere on Disney+ April 6, 2026. Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. Set after the events of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” this pulpy adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who could be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.

“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” is created by Dave Filoni, based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. The series is developed by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. Brad Rau is supervising director. The executive producers are Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, Brad Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes. Alex Spotswood is the co-executive producer. The voice cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Oscar® nominee Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio-Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David C. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “STAR WARS: VISIONS”

“Star Wars: Visions” will return to Disney+ for a third installment on October 29, 2025. The English dubbed trailer, now available:

The award-winning anthology of animated short films celebrates the mythology of Star Wars through unique cultural lenses. “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 3 features nine shorts from nine different anime studios—david production, Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA, Kinema citrus Co., Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, WIT STUDIO—to further demonstrate the diversity and creativity of Japanese animation.

Volume 1 of “Star Wars: Visions,” which premiered in 2021, received an Emmy® nomination for the short, “The Duel.” The Emmy, Lumière, and Annie Award-winning second volume was released in 2023 and featured shorts by global animation studios, including Aardman, Cartoon Saloon, Triggerfish, and Punkrobot. With Volume 3, the animated anthology returns to where it all began with nine shorts from nine different anime studios to further demonstrate the diversity and creativity of Japanese animation.

The executive producers for “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 3 are James Waugh, Josh Rimes, and Jacqui Lopez. The co-executive producer is Justin Leach, and the producers are Flannery Huntley and Kanako Shirasaki. The titles of each studio’s short, a brief synopsis, the directors, and the English and Japanese voice cast are as follows:

Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA – “The Duel: Payback”

With the help of some unexpected allies, Ronin faces off against his greatest foe – a twisted Jedi known as the Grand Master who is bent on revenge.

Directed by: Takanobu Mizuno

English Voice Cast: Brian Tee, Will Sharpe, Suzy Nakamura, Jonathan Lipow, Minami Iinuma, Gary Littman, Yukihiro Nozuyama, Shawn Gann, Major Attaway, Andrew Kishino, Patrick Seitz, Lee Shorten, Frank Todaro, David Chen, Nozomi Furuki, Ayaka Shimizu, Kaede Yuasa

Japanese Voice Cast: Masaki Terasoma, Daisuke Namikawa, Takako Honda, Naomi Kusumi, Minami Iinuma, Tokuyoshi Kawashima, Yukihiro Nozuyama, Takaaki Torashima, Kazuki Yoshida, Mizuki Ishii, Ayumu Mizukami, Nozomi Furuki, Ayaka Shimizu, Kaede Yuasa

Project Studio Q – “The Song of Four Wings”

A princess-turned-rebel protects a child from the might of the Empire on a snowbound planet.

Directed by: Hiroyasu Kobayashi

English Voice Cast: Stephanie Hsu, Aki Toyosaki, Trevor Devall, Jennie Kwan, James Sie, David Errigo Jr.

Japanese Voice Cast: Manaka Iwami, Aki Toyosaki, Hiroki Yasumoto, Takayuki Nakatsukasa

Production I.G – “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope”

Pursued by Jedi Hunters, and blasted adrift into space, Kara encounters a seemingly abandoned ship tended to by a mysterious droid.

Directed by: Naoyoshi Shiotani

English Voice Cast: Kimiko Glenn, Freddie Highmore, Masi Oka, Andrew Kishino, Patrick Seitz,

Major Attaway, Frank Todaro, Simu Liu, Lee Shorten, David Chen, Carrie Keranen

Japanese Voice Cast: Chinatsu Akasaki, Akira Ishida, Hiromu Mineta, Tetsuo Kanao, Hinata Tadokoro, Taiten Kusunoki, Wataru Takagi, Shin-Ichiro Miki, Shoya Ishige, Noriko Hidaka

WIT STUDIO – “The Bounty Hunters”

A rogue bounty hunter takes on a job for a shady industrialist that has unexpected consequences for her and her droid.

Directed by: Junichi Yamamoto

English Voice Cast: Earl Baylon, Anna Sawai, Ronny Chieng, Joseph Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith,

Zoe Rux, Carrie Keranen, David Chen, Major Attaway, Joy Ofodu, Frank Todaro

Japanese Voice Cast: Ai Fairouz, Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Ono, Yume Miyamoto, Ai Kakuma, Kotono Mitsuishi, Setsuji Sato, Koji Seki, Marie Miyake, Hiroya Egashira, Katsumi Fukuhara, Koji Seki, Marie Miyake, Hitomi Kitazaki

Kinema citrus Co. – “Yuko’s Treasure”

A sheltered orphan teams with a street rat kid to rescue his droid caregiver and find a long-lost treasure.

Directed by: Masaki Tachibana

English Voice Cast: Liam Karlsson, Julian Paz Fedorov, Harvey Guillén, Steve Buscemi, Anne Yatco, Maximilian Reid, Matt Yang King, Joy Ofodu, Sean Burgos, A.J. Beckles

Japanese Voice Cast: Momoka Terasawa, Makoto Koichi, Mitsuru Houfu, Kenichirou Matsuda, Yumi Uchiyama, Mamoru Miyano, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Yuki Kazu, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Shoumaru Zouza

Kinema citrus Co. – “The Lost Ones”

After assisting refugees escape a natural disaster, an incognito F is forced to confront the ghosts of her past when their refugee ship is intercepted by the Empire.

Directed by: Hitoshi Haga

English Voice Cast: Karen Fukuhara, Mark Strong, Ryan Potter, Aki Toyosaki, Kimberly Brooks, Lincoln Bonilla, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Mike Bodie, David Errigo Jr., Cheyenne Nguyen, Nick Kishiyama, Leon Chen, Jennie Kwan, James Sie

Japanese Voice Cast: Asami Seto, Hirofumi Nojima, Daiki Hamano, Aki Toyosaki, Kimiko Saito, Mutsumi Tamura, Genta Nakamura, Yutaka Aoyama, Yoji Ueda, Manami Hanawa, Risa Watanabe, Yuki Ominami, Saya Hirose, Yuji Murai, Yuuki Shin, Kosuke Echigoya, Takaaki Torashima, Takayuki Nakatsukasa

TRIGGER – “The Smuggler”

Desperate for a quick payday, a smuggler takes a job to rescue a fugitive from the Empire.

Directed by: Masahiko Otsuka

English Voice Cast: Emma Myers, Tanner Buchanan, Judith Light, Cory Yee, Adam Seitz, Matt Yang King, Cindy Robinson, A.J. Beckles, Earl Baylon, Sean Burgos

Japanese Voice Cast: Ami Maeshima, Yuuki Shin, Yasuko Hatori, Show Hayami, Jino Saito, Nobuaki Kanemitsu, Akira Kuwabara, Mutsuki Iwanaka, Hinata Tadokoro, Taiki Yamashita, Satoi Shibuya, Norio Wakamoto

Polygon Pictures – “The Bird of Paradise”

After she is blinded in battle, a hot-headed Jedi Padawan must undergo a series of spiritual trials in order to overcome the temptation of the Dark Side.

Directed by: Tadahiro “Tady” Yoshihira

English Voice Cast: Sonoya Mizuno, James Sie, Victoria Grace, George Takei

Japanese Voice Cast: Tomoyo Kurosawa, Tomoaki Maeno, Ayane Sakura, Hochu Otsuka

david production – “BLACK”

A psychedelic battle between past and present, light and dark, and life and death plays out in the haunted psyche of an Imperial trooper who is on the cusp of defeat.

Directed by: Shinya Ohira

Japanese Voice Cast: Kenta Miyake, Tsuyoshi Koyama

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