‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Safe and Inoffensive A new Star Wars film is currently in theaters, but public interest appears to be minimal. This is in stark contrast to the massive success of ‘The Force Awakens’ in 2015, which grossed over $2 billion worldwide. That film was meant to usher in a new chapter for the franchise.

• A new Star Wars film is currently playing in theaters.
• There appears to be a lack of public interest in the new film.
• This indifference contrasts sharply with the huge success of ‘The Force Awakens’ in 2015.
• ‘The Force Awakens’ grossed over $2 billion globally and was intended to launch a new era for Star Wars.