Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened in UAE cinemas on Thursday, 22 May 2026, day-and-date with the global theatrical release (per VOX Cinemas UAE listings). The Jon Favreau-directed spin-off is now showing across VOX, Reel Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas and Novo screens in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, including IMAX and other premium large-format auditoriums.
Global box office
The film opened to $98 million domestically over the four-day Memorial Day weekend in the United States, and added $63 million from international markets, for a global debut of about $163 million (per Variety and Deadline). The Hollywood Reporter noted the U.S. number is a series low for a theatrical Star Wars release, while Variety reported the film topped the Memorial Day weekend chart. Audiences gave the film an A- on CinemaScore exit polls.
What it is
Directed by Jon Favreau, who co-created the Disney+ series with Dave Filoni, the 2-hour-12-minute feature follows Din Djarin and the Force-sensitive Grogu as they help the New Republic push back against Imperial warlords (per StarWars.com). Pedro Pascal returns as the Mandalorian, with Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White joining the cast. It is the first Star Wars theatrical release since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Where to see it in the UAE
VOX Cinemas UAE is screening the film in standard, IMAX and 4DX formats at Yas Mall and Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi and at Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif in Dubai (per VOX Cinemas UAE). Reel Cinemas at The Dubai Mall and Roxy Cinemas at City Walk are also listing showtimes, and Novo Cinemas is carrying the title at IBN Battuta and Festival City. Tickets are bookable through each chain's website and app.
Cinema season ahead
The Mandalorian and Grogu anchors the start of the UAE summer cinema window, which typically extends from late May through August and pairs with the Dubai Summer Surprises retail season. UAE exhibitors are also previewing later 2026 releases including Pixar's Elio and a slate of regional Arabic-language titles (per VOX Cinemas UAE coming-soon listings).
