Shocking Twist! 'Star Wars' Flop Rises to Become World's 2nd Biggest Movie!

The latest Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, released in theaters seven years after the last theatrical installment, garnered varied reception, often being perceived as an extension of its popular Disney+ streaming series. Despite this perception, the movie outperformed other major releases like the DC Universe's Supergirl and Amazon MGM's Masters of the Universe at the global box office. The film, directed by Jon Favreau, served as a cinematic spin-off to the platform-defining Disney+ series. It concluded its theatrical run as the lowest-grossing live-action Star Wars installment, generating approximately $345 million worldwide against a reported budget of $165 million.

Critically, The Mandalorian and Grogu received mixed reviews, holding a 61% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a consensus noting it was "bountiful in action but threadbare in narrative thrust with its episodic structure." However, its audience score of 86% indicated a stronger positive reception from viewers. Following its theatrical run, the movie debuted on Disney+, where it delivered a solid streaming performance. Nielsen reported that in its debut week (tracking data for August 31 to September 6), The Mandalorian and Grogu accumulated 727 million minutes watched, securing the second spot on the movies list, behind Netflix's The Whisper Man. On the overall Nielsen chart, which included eight shows and two movies, the Star Wars film took the tenth spot, while Prime Video's Reacher topped the chart for the fourth consecutive time with 1.2 billion minutes watched. Notably, Nielsen has improved its reporting, reducing the delay for streaming viewership updates from four weeks to two weeks.

To engage fans further, Collider also presented an interactive quiz titled "Which Star Wars Crew Should You Join?" The quiz, comprising eight questions, aimed to determine a user's ideal Star Wars ship crew based on personality traits, reactions to situations, and motivations. The four crews highlighted were the Millennium Falcon, The Ghost, Skeleton Crew, and The Razor Crest.

The **Millennium Falcon** crew, associated with the Original Trilogy, is characterized by improvisation, a transactional facade that hides deep loyalty, and a preference for spontaneous action over meticulous planning. The quiz suggests those who belong on the Falcon are quick-witted and will drop everything when someone they care about is in trouble, contributing significantly to the rebellion without ever admitting it.

For fans of Star Wars Rebels, **The Ghost** represents a crew built on found family, where misfits support each other through shared challenges. This crew is driven by a strong cause, but their emotional core lies in the bond among its members, especially under the competent leadership of Hera. Those who identify with The Ghost are motivated by being part of something larger and value the people who rely on them.

The **Skeleton Crew**, from the Disney+ series, caters to those with a sense of wonder and an adventurous spirit, finding themselves inadvertently lost in the galaxy after an accidental launch of a buried ship. This crew thrives on the unknown, making friends in crisis and embracing the unexpected, reminiscent of classic eighties adventure films.

Finally, **The Razor Crest**, from The Mandalorian, is for individuals who prefer working alone but ultimately find their solitary path changed by the need to protect a small, vulnerable passenger. This crew embodies a quiet, unspoken code of narrow and absolute loyalty, where actions speak louder than words, as seen in the dynamic between the Mandalorian and Grogu.

The Star Wars franchise looks ahead, with Star Wars: Starfighter, a new standalone adventure starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, expected to follow in the coming year, aiming to build on the diverse storytelling approaches seen with The Mandalorian and Grogu.