The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first theatrical Star Wars movie in seven years, is in its post-theatrical window, streaming on Disney+ since September 2 and driving sustained merchandise demand in Japan through re-releases and new products.
The Mandalorian and Grogu opened in Japan and the U.S. on May 22 and held the top spot at the Japanese box office for three consecutive weeks, surpassing 2 billion yen by the June 5-7 weekend and finishing its run with over 3.6 billion yen and 2.1 million attendees. Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro acknowledged the film underperformed at the box office, taking $345 million worldwide against an estimated $165 million production budget, but said it still generated value through retail sales, theme park attendance, and gaming. The film began streaming on Disney+ on September 2.
Post-release merchandise demand in Japan has been strong and persistent. Medicom Toy re-released its UDF Grogu Series 3 in August and will follow with Series 1 on September 5 and Series 2 on September 12, while confirming Series 4 is under internal consideration. Hasbro opened pre-orders for a life-size animatronic Grogu priced at 98,504 yen. TOHO Cinemas will re-sell sold-out popcorn buckets tied to the film starting September 6. A magazine freebie mini wallet sold out at reservation start and received an emergency reprint. New products include a sparkle sticker book dated September 30, a 2027 wall calendar that ranked first on Amazon, and an insulated lunch tote offered as a magazine supplement.
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TOHO Cinemas will re-sell five special items tied to the film Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu starting September 6 at its Shinjuku and Namba locations. The lineup covers three popcorn boxes and two drink cups, all in limited quantities with a one-item-per-person purchase cap. Prices run from 1,700 yen to 14,800 yen. Sales methods differ by theater.
Medicom Toy will re-release its UDF Grogu figures, Series 1 on September 5 and Series 2 on September 12, 2026. Each series has five figures sold individually rather than as a set. The re-releases follow the August 8 return of Series 3 and come as the film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu drives demand in Japan. The company says Series 4 is under internal consideration.
The smart magazine's November/December combined issue, scheduled for September 25, includes a mini wallet printed with Mandalorian and Grogu. The freebie sold out at reservation start, prompting an emergency reprint with a mid-October release. The anan No.2516 Special Edition, out October 21, features a special processed cover and a bound-in sticker freebie. Both are accepting reservations.
Hasbro has opened pre-orders on Amazon Japan for the Star Wars Ultimate Grogu (Standard Edition), a 1/1 scale animatronic collector's item based on the character from The Mandalorian and Grogu. The figure is priced at 98,504 yen including tax and is scheduled to ship on March 6, 2027. It uses premium materials including soft skin texture and realistic hair, and carries motors, sensors, and a microphone to produce a range of movements and sounds. The figure can move its arms, legs, ears, and head, blink, open and close its mouth, and perform Force-using gestures. Three interactive modes are included. Power comes from four AA alkaline batteries (recommended, sold separately) or a USB-C cable (no charging function, sold separately), plus six LR44 button batteries that are included. The standard edition does not include the special packaging or collector card. Hasbro describes the item as a must-have for Star Wars fans and cosplay enthusiasts.
Shogakukan will release The Mandalorian & Grogu Sparkle Sticker Book on September 30, 2026. The A6-size book includes 16 sticker sheets with 217 hologram-processed stickers featuring live-action art and pop illustrations. Pre-orders open at noon on August 26 on Amazon and Rakuten Books.
Walt Disney Japan announced that the movie Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu will stream exclusively on Disney+ starting September 2. The film opened in Japan and the U.S. on May 22, topped weekend charts domestically and worldwide, and finished its theatrical run with over 3.6 billion yen and 2.1 million attendees.
Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D'Amaro acknowledged that Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu underperformed at the box office. The film, the first theatrical Star Wars movie in seven years, took $345 million worldwide against an estimated $165 million production budget. D'Amaro said the film still generated value through retail sales, theme park attendance, and gaming. Disney now looks to Star Wars: Starfighter, set for May 28, 2027.
BANDAI SPIRITS has opened the official page for the Ichiban Kuji lottery "Toy Story: Toys' Glorious Memories," confirming a release in mid-December 2026. The page reveal also unveiled the A-prize ROUNDUP Figure, which depicts Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye together. Each draw costs 781 yen including tax. The lottery will be sold in stores, though BANDAI SPIRITS notes that availability may vary by location and that items are limited to stock on hand. The announcement comes from the Ichiban Kuji Club website, operated by BANDAI SPIRITS' Roto Innovation Division. The figure is based on the Toy Story franchise, and the product page lists Disney/Pixar as the copyright holder. No other prizes for the lottery have been detailed yet, and the full lineup remains unannounced. The release timing is subject to change, and the company advises customers not to contact stores directly for availability.
Amazon's Merch on Demand has launched a new line of Star Wars: The Mandalorian apparel featuring a Grogu and matcha design. The collection includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, zip hoodies, and long sleeve T-shirts in a variety of colors and sizes, with prices ranging from ¥2,400 to ¥4,550.
The Mandalorian and Grogu 2027 wall calendar has reached the top spot in Amazon's Calendar category and is now accepting pre-orders. The article also notes that the popular picture book 'STAR WARS: Find Grogu! A Grand Adventure Across the Galaxy' is currently out of stock but expected to be restocked after late July. Additional related books including coloring and sticker books are also available or up for pre-order.
Dengeki Hobby Web published the top 10 best-selling plastic model kits on Amazon Japan's Hobby category as of July 9, 2026. Bandai Spirits' 30MS Komiya Kaho from The Idolmaster Shiny Colors took first place, followed by the Sachi Plamo VERT File Type-S file set. Blokees' Star Wars Mandalorian & Grogu kit ranked third. Several Gunpla kits also appeared in the top 10.
Takarajimasha will include a Grogu-designed insulated lunch tote as a supplement to the smart October issue. The tote features Grogu and small mechanic Anzellans. Reservations open July 8 at Amazon and other online bookstores.
PREMICO began sales of a limited collaboration watch between Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Citizen Watch on June 30. The watch uses Citizen's Tsuno Chrono model, with a silver dial inspired by Mandalorian armor and sub-dials featuring Grogu, a Mandalorian helmet, and the phrase "THIS IS THE WAY" in Mandalorian script. Only 2,000 units will be produced, priced at 54,780 yen, with shipping scheduled for mid-December 2026.
Medicom Toy announced a MAFEX action figure of Bo-Katan Kryze based on her appearance in The Mandalorian Season 3. The figure stands 15 cm tall, includes three head parts, two blaster pistols, a whipcord effect, jetpack flame effects, and the Dark Saber. It is set for release in March 2027 at 14,080 yen.
Takara Tomy has released a Tomica Premium Unlimited die-cast model of the Razor Crest from Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. The ship is priced at 1,430 yen and is available at the Takara Tomy Mall and other retailers.
The weekend movie attendance ranking for June 5-7, 2026, released by Kogyo Tsushinsha, shows 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' in first place for the third consecutive week, surpassing 2 billion yen in cumulative box office revenue. Three new films entered the top 10, including a live-action youth romance and a limited theatrical release of a web series finale.
The weekend box office rankings for May 29-31, 2026, show 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' retaining the top spot with 243,000 admissions and 425 million yen. Three new entries debuted in the top 10: Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'The Sheep in the Box' at No. 5, the final 'Mononoke' film at No. 6, and 'TOKYO BURST - Crime City -' at No. 8.