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"The Mandalorian and Grogu" earned $12 million in Thursday previews ahead of its opening weekend, marking Star Wars' theatrical return after a seven-year gap. The film is tracking toward an $80 million-plus domestic opening, though projections suggest lower performance compared to "Solo: A Star Wars Story." Industry analysts questioned whether the spinoff, adapted from the Disney+ series, would resonate with younger audiences as it targets a global debut exceeding $160 million.