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Disney's Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu debuts to $163M worldwide (including about $100M in the U.S. over Memorial Day four-day), while Michael edges toward $800M globally and China’s Dear You posts roughly $151.5M, signaling a strong start to the summer box office.
Disney’s Star Wars spinoff The Mandalorian and Grogu opened over Memorial Day with about $100 million domestic and $63 million internationally for a $163 million global launch, marking the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019. Analysts say staying power will show whether the film appeals beyond fans, as rival new releases underperformed, while “Obsession” took second place with strong second-weekend growth.
The box‑office performance of You, Me & Tuscany—starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page and produced by Will Packer—is being watched as a bellwether for whether major studios will greenlight more Black‑led rom‑coms. With early projections around $10 million opening on an $18 million budget, the film could prove there is commercial demand when marketed and released widely, potentially changing Hollywood’s risk calculus for this genre. The piece also highlights Nina Lee’s experience with That’s Her and cites industry research showing audiences of color and women drive theatrical success, arguing studios will respond to audience dollars rather than social‑justice rhetoric.
Scream 7 opened to a franchise-record $7.5 million in previews, with Neve Campbell back as Sidney Prescott; the $45 million horror is rolling out across 52 offshore markets and will be shown in IMAX, ScreenX, D-Box and other premium formats, while notably skipping 3D.
Paramount's Scream 7 is tracking for a franchise-best domestic debut around $50 million (potentially up to $60M), helped by Neve Campbell's return and renewed marketing, though behind-the-scenes turnover and weather could mute momentum. In Week 3, Sony's GOAT is projected at $9–$12M and Warner Bros.' Wuthering Heights at $7–$10M as counter-programming.
Amazon MGM Studios is spending about $35 million to promote its Melania Trump documentary, on top of the $40 million paid for rights, despite early indicators of limited interest and a projected $5 million opening weekend. The piece notes aggressive advertising (NFL ads, Las Vegas Sphere, billboards) and a glitzy Kennedy Center premiere, while highlighting Bezos’s ties to Trump and questions about the film’s value and production, including the involvement of director Brett Rattner amid past allegations. It also mentions Amazon’s layoffs and broader media-political context.
Christmas Eve box office reached over $27 million, a 5% increase from 2024, led by 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' with over $10 million. Other notable releases include 'Marty Supreme' and 'Anaconda,' which previewed around $2 million each. Despite rainy weather, theaters remained open, and the overall holiday weekend is expected to see strong performances, with 'Avatar 3' projected to earn around $75 million over four days.
The weekend box office forecast for December 26-28, 2025, predicts Avatar: Fire and Ash will lead with $40-50M, followed by the new release Anaconda with $20-30M, and David with $15-20M, with potential for Marty Supreme to impact the rankings depending on its performance.
Disney Studios became the first and only studio in 2025 to surpass $6 billion worldwide box office, driven by successful releases including 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' which has grossed over $450 million globally. The year marks Disney's biggest box office year since 2019, with notable hits like 'Zootopia 2' and 'Lilo & Stitch', and the studio's fifth time crossing the $6 billion mark.
Gower Street Analytics forecasts the global box office will reach $35 billion in 2026, marking the second consecutive year of growth and the highest since 2019, driven by strong franchise releases and a recovering international market, despite some regions lagging behind pre-pandemic averages.
The Halloween weekend of 2025 marked the worst box office performance in over 30 years, with only $49.8 million in revenue, driven by a lack of new releases, Halloween festivities, and competing entertainment like baseball, highlighting a significant industry downturn and the need for upcoming major film releases to revive the market.
Halloween weekend at the box office was unusually weak, with no new major releases and the top movies earning less than $10 million, including a 40-year-old classic in the top 10, marking the worst October since 1997 and the lowest grossing weekend of 2025 so far.
Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc dominated the weekend box office with a $17.25M debut, surpassing expectations and highlighting the growing influence of anime in theaters, while other new releases underperformed and the overall box office saw a decline compared to last year.
The Tron franchise, after the underwhelming performance of 'Tron: Ares,' is likely to be retired from theaters, with Disney considering ending the series due to poor box office results and internal challenges, despite longstanding fan interest and efforts by Jared Leto to revive it.
The U.S. box office saw a significant decline of 49% this weekend, with new releases 'Him' and 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' underperforming, while 'Demon Slayer' remains the top film, crossing $100 million domestically. 'Him' opened at #1 but is expected to decline due to poor reviews and NFL games, and 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' debuted poorly, likely struggling financially.