A recent study on “The Mandalorian and Grogu” discloses its financials, and despite costing more than many films, it’s relatively economical compared to Disney’s Star Wars productions. The debate about movie ticket prices has been ongoing for years, but the costs of producing movies appear to be soaring. In 2023, three films – “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, and “Fast X” – joined the league of the most expensive movies ever produced. As we move into 2025, Netflix’s “The Electric State” and Apple’s “F1” will also be added to this list. Interestingly, despite Star Wars being a massive franchise, it seems that the upcoming production is being planned with fiscal prudence.
Based on reports from Collider and the California Film Commission, it’s said that the production cost for “The Mandalorian & Grogu” is approximately $166.4 million. Interestingly, this latest addition to the Star Wars franchise received a generous tax credit of $21.75 million from California. This makes “The Mandalorian & Grogu” the most budget-friendly Star Wars film since Disney took over in 2012. Notably, it’s also the first title in the franchise not to have a budget over $200 million since “Revenge of the Sith” back in 2005.
How ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Stacks up Against Other ‘Star Wars’ Films
As a movie enthusiast, I must admit that dropping $166.4 million isn’t pocket change, but when you consider the hefty budgets Disney has splurged on their Star Wars film library, it seems almost modest. Let me share a glimpse of how much they’ve invested in other Star Wars films, even before the current era. Here’s a quick peek:
– Star Wars (1977) – $11 million
– The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – $32 million
– Return of the Jedi (1983) – $32 million
– The Phantom Menace (1999) – $115 million
– Attack of the Clones (2002) – $115 million
– Revenge of the Sith (2005) – $148 million
So, in comparison, you’ll see that the latest addition to the Star Wars saga isn’t quite as costly as some of its predecessors.
| Title | Release Year | Budget |
| Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope | 1977 | $11 million |
| Star Wars Episode V | 1980 | $18 million |
| Star Wars Episode VI | 1983 | $32.5 million |
| Star Wars Episode I | 1999 | $115 million |
| Star Wars Episode II | 2002 | $115 million |
| Star Wars Episode III | 2005 | $113 million |
| Star Wars: The Force Awakens | 2015 | $447 million |
| Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | 2016 | $232.4 million |
| Star Wars: The Last Jedi | 2017 | $300 million |
| Solo: A Star Wars Story | 2018 | $270.8 million |
| Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | 2019 | $416.1 million |
| The Mandalorian & Grogu | 2026 | $166.4 million |
The financial investment in Disney’s Star Wars films has varied throughout the years, but a 2023 Forbes report indicated that The Force Awakens held the record as the most expensive movie ever made. Given that Disney purchased Lucasfilm for $4 billion in 2012 and Star Wars has been a prized asset in their lineup since then, it’s apparent they’ve splurged on the franchise. Some people might question whether Disney is skimping on the next Star Wars film due to The Mandalorian & Grogu, or if the production simply received more funding than other installments in the series.
The duo of The Mandalorian and Grogu has managed to steer clear of many production troubles that have beset other Star Wars projects. Unlike Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which was one of the cheaper entries in the franchise, it still required a substantial reshoot phase. In contrast, The Mandalorian and Grogu is also unique among Star Wars productions as it was not primarily filmed in London. Instead, filming has taken place in Los Angeles on soundstages, using volume techniques rather than the extensive location shooting that characterized previous installments.
Although the Star Wars franchise remains highly influential, Disney might be contemplating its future earnings at the box office. A movie with a lower budget could boost profits and lessen risks. Given Jon Favreau’s success in launching the Iron Man franchise with a $140 million budget, he seems an ideal choice for this task. Favreau’s most expensive directorial project to date, The Lion King (2019), was estimated to cost around $250 million, but it grossed over a billion dollars. The Mandalorian & Grogu falls within the budget range of Favreau’s previous works, including The Jungle Book (2016) at $177 million and Cowboys & Aliens (2011) at $163 million. A Star Wars film with a budget of approximately $164 million could be a reasonable investment.
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