A galaxy far, far away is in turmoil, and it's not the Empire's fault this time. Lucasfilm's latest movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, opened lower than expected, bringing home just north of $100 million at the domestic box office over its four-day opening weekend. And its second weekend wasn't any kinder, as two low-budget horror films, Obsession and The Backrooms, knocked it down to the number three spot and helped it set some unfortunate Star Wars records.The unfortunate reality is that The Mandalorian & Grogu is far from the first Star Wars movie to miss its mark. Solo: A Star Wars Story also struggled to reel in cash back in 2018, ending its theatrical run just under $400 million, making it the lowest-grossing movie in the franchise's history. Fans just didn't connect with Ron Howard's version of the galactic outlaw, and they felt empowered to speak with their wallets after the controversy surrounding Star Wars: The Last Jedi.Of course, Rian Johnson's lone Star Wars project ignited debates all across the internet, mostly because of its depiction of Luke Skywalker. When the hero that fans had waited decades to see on the big screen again failed to meet expectations, the final nail was driven into the sequel trilogy's critical coffin. Read full article on The Direct.