Baby Yoda's Cinematic Charm: Revitalizing 'Star Wars' with a Record Opening

Baby Yoda bolstered the 'Star Wars' franchise’s latest installment, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' to garner a substantial $165 million over Memorial Day weekend. The film’s U.S. and Canadian rollout secured it as a box office leader, albeit marking the smallest debut for any Disney 'Star Wars' film.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 26-05-2026 02:26 IST | Created: 26-05-2026 02:26 IST
Baby Yoda's Cinematic Charm: Revitalizing 'Star Wars' with a Record Opening

Baby Yoda has once again captivated audiences, boosting the latest 'Star Wars' film, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' to a global opening of $165 million during the U.S. Memorial Day weekend.

According to Walt Disney, the film led box office rankings in the United States and Canada, with an anticipated taking of $102 million in these territories.

This performance narrowly surpassed initial expectations for the period of Friday through Monday, yet it represents the smallest launch for a 'Star Wars' movie under Disney's stewardship.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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