Mandalorian's big screen debut may disappoint star wars fans

Jon Favreau's highly-anticipated film adaptation of The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to hit theaters next month, but early box office predictions suggest a disappointing opening.

Star wars' smallest screen debut in decades

According to Box Office Theory, The Mandalorian and Grogu is expected to bring in a meager $70-85 million in its opening weekend in the United States, a stark contrast to the astronomical success of the series on Disney+.

This would mark the lowest opening for a Star Wars film under Disney, a franchise known for its colossal box office performances.

Shortest star wars film in nearly 20 years

Adding insult to injury, several major theater chains, including AMC and Cinemark, have begun listing the runtime for The Mandalorian and Grogu, revealing a shocking 132-minute (2 hour 12 minute) length.

This makes the film the shortest Star Wars installment in nearly two decades, eclipsed only by the 98-minute animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) and a mere 3 minutes shy of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story's 133 minutes in 2016.

With an unimpressive opening weekend forecast and a runtime that's significantly shorter than fans have come to expect, The Mandalorian and Grogu's big screen debut may leave even the most devoted Star Wars enthusiasts feeling underwhelmed.