The Mandalorian and Grogu is on the way to theaters starting Thursday, May 21st, but where might it stand at the end of its run in comparison to director Jon Favreau's other box office blockbusters? Adjusted for inflation, the answer just might surprise you! This...
Actor Mark Hamill recently sparked outrage after a social media post featuring an AI-generated image of President Trump, seeming deceased, with the caption “If Only.” While Star Wars made the Luke Skywalker actor famous, recent years have also made him increasingly known for political rhetoric many fans dislike.
Mark Hamill is facing major backlash after sharing a post on Bluesky depicting President Trump dead in a grave alongside the caption “If Only.” The image, which was posted directly to Hamill’s verified Bluesky account, shows a seemingly lifeless President Trump lying...
Despite years of uneven projects, Star Wars remains a significant cultural presence—with viewership numbers to back that up. However, according to Nielsen data reported by Variety, audience attention is concentrated around specific eras of the franchise—rather than Disney’s newer entries driving overall engagement.
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Disney has spent years trying to tell us that it's Star Wars sequel trilogy wasn't a failure. Despite declining box office revenue and exploding costs leading to its grand finale The Rise of Skywalker likely losing money with a billion dollar showing, Disney and...
Star Wars has long stood as one of the most successful franchises in film history. But after a string of recent projects that failed to fully connect with audiences, that dominance is starting to look less certain. If early box office tracking proves accurate, this summer’s The Mandalorian and Grogu could post the weakest opening weekend ever for a Star Wars film.
Fortnite is preparing to release new Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker skins inspired by the animated style of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. These skins are distinct from the live-action versions of the characters already in Fortnite, which reflect their appearances in...
Gina Carano says she has already reconnected with Star Wars creators Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau following the settlement of her lawsuit with Disney—something that, not long ago, seemed highly unlikely. A Conversation That Didn’t Feel Like a Reunion Speaking on The...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Burger King promotion brings a new collaboration between The Walt Disney Company and Burger King. The limited time menu will begin on “Star Wars Day,” or May the Fourth, a recurring marketing moment for the franchise. The partnership supports...
Poe Dameron’s line in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, “Somehow, Palpatine returned,” was apparently added in a reshoot. According to Oscar Isaac, who was tasked with delivering this key bit of exposition, he never considered that it might spark fan backlash and become an internet meme.
Early box office tracking suggests that The Mandalorian and Grogu is trailing behind Solo, leading many industry watchers to say, “This is not the way.”
By the time The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters this May, it will have been nearly seven years since there was a Star Wars film on the big screen. Many observers might expect some degree of anticipation. However, a recent survey of moviegoers suggests that interest in the upcoming film is surprisingly muted.