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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Targets $80M-Plus U.S. Box Office Launch Amid Scrutiny Heavier Than Jabba the Hutt
Jon Favreau's feature adaptation of his Disney+ series is making a big play for families thanks to Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.
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Jon Favreau's feature adaptation of his Disney+ series is making a big play for families thanks to Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter’s source item, ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Targets $80M-Plus U.S. Box Office Launch Amid Scrutiny Heavier Than Jabba the Hutt, Jon Favreau’s feature adaptation of his Disney+ series is making a big play for families thanks to Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.
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