Disney cancels screenings of new Star Wars film due to box office fees

The box office forecasts for The Mandalorian and Grogu vary widely. But all analysts point to the worst start in the history of live-action Star Wars.

The lower limit is at $70 million, while some analysts do not rule out a start of more than $80 million in the United States (Han Solo had $84 million). According to World of Reel, box office receipts may depend on critics' reviews.

This may explain why Disney and Lucasfilm are reducing the number of press screenings for the film. Some journalists are complaining online that PR people have told them that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” won’t be shown to critics in their region. This is strange, given that previously all films in the franchise were shown to the press in advance.

This may indicate a lack of confidence in the studio's film. The first reactions indicate this.

What critics write about The Mandalorian and Grogu

Those who attended the premiere in Los Angeles write that the film really feels like a long episode of the series. The project lacks budget and scope, and the plot is marking time, not developing the character of Din Djarin played by Pedro Pascal.

Of course, there are rave reviews, but there are also many restrained ones. This is unusual for a carefully selected list of visitors to a first public screening. This was supposed to be a good opportunity for Disney to build excitement, but so far the picture has turned out to be the opposite.

These reactions follow mixed reviews from fans during the first 25 minutes of the film's IMAX release. A little earlier, a Polygon author criticized the film, comparing it to a “Netflix show.”

The Mandalorian and Groguwill be released in theaters on May 21. Our review will appear on the day of release, since we were not invited to the show either.