The Mandalorian and Grogu, a Star Wars film starring Pedro Pascal and the adorable 'Baby Yoda,' has breathed new life into the franchise with a $165 million opening weekend worldwide.
In the United States, the film collected $103 million in its first three days, thanks in part to the Memorial Day holiday and the popularity of its protagonists.
While the figure is not among the highest in Star Wars history, the film's lower production costs of $165 million set a lower bar for profitability.
The Mandalorian and Grogu topped the US box office in its opening weekend, displacing the biopic of late pop icon Michael Jackson.
Disney will be happy with the film's success, as it will help jump-start sales of Grogu toys and T-shirts, with over 13 million toys sold in the first two years after the TV series debuted.
