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Official figures from Nielsen provide a stark picture: the premiere episodes of The Mandalorian Season 3 amassed only about 823 million minutes viewed during the first week—markedly lower than the over a billion minutes observed during the Season 2 launch. These numbers also reveal a broader trend of declining engagement, despite an increase in Disney+ subscribers and more episodes available for binge-watching.
The Nielsen data encompasses all episodes watched, including prior seasons' viewings for context. This means that part of the number reflects existing fans re-watching content rather than new viewers tuning in. Nevertheless, the critical takeaway is clear: viewership metrics have fallen, indicating waning interest.