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Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to a franchise-low $33 million on Friday from about 4,300 theaters, with four-day domestic projections around $92–96 million (some forecasts near $100M) and a global launch above $160 million; audience response was strong (89% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, A CinemaScore), suggesting solid legs despite the franchise-low opening, as Obsession vies for No. 2 with about $19.9 million.
Lionsgate’s Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, opened previews to about $12.6 million (including $3.8 million from fan IMAX/PLF screenings), with early tracking showing strong audience enthusiasm (5-star Early PostTrak, 88% positive, 81% definite recommend); CinemaScore for previews is A-, and the Rotten Tomatoes audience score sits at 96%. The film is playing in 3,955 domestic locations (1,700 of them IMAX/PLF), signaling solid legs for a musical biopic and potential follow-up.
Pixar’s Hoppers led the weekend with about $46 million in the U.S. and Canada, its best opening for a Pixar original in nearly a decade, lifting the film’s global total to about $88 million and signaling potential worldwide earnings around $500 million; the release underscores the risks and rewards of big-budget auteur projects, as The Bride! opened with roughly $7 million domestic on a large spend, underscoring a softer reception for that title.
The film 'One Battle After Another' opened with a modest $22.4 million domestically, but its potential success could be boosted by its high CinemaScore grade of 'A', indicating strong audience approval despite the slow start.
Ballerina, a John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, is projected to debut with $25-$30 million at the North American box office, underperforming initial estimates but receiving a strong audience response with an A- CinemaScore and 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite a long road to profitability due to its $90 million budget, its positive audience reception suggests potential staying power, even as it faces competition from other films like Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon.
Sony's R-rated comic book movie 'Kraven the Hunter' is underperforming at the box office, expected to debut with just $10-$12 million, and has received a C CinemaScore from audiences. The film, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, faced production delays and cost overruns, and is part of Sony's effort to capitalize on Spider-Man-related characters. Meanwhile, 'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' are performing well, topping the domestic charts.
"Venom: The Last Dance" continues to lead the box office for the third consecutive week, earning $16.2 million, despite a lackluster domestic performance. New releases "Heretic" and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" debuted with $11 million and $8.9 million, respectively. "Heretic," starring Hugh Grant, received mixed audience reviews but is expected to be profitable due to its low budget. Overall, box office sales remain sluggish, but upcoming major releases are anticipated to boost theater attendance.
"Venom: The Last Dance" continues to lead the North American box office for the third consecutive weekend, earning $16.2 million, despite a lackluster domestic performance. The film has performed better internationally, contributing to a global total of $394.2 million. New releases "Heretic" and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" debuted closely behind, with "Heretic" earning $11 million. Overall, box office sales remain sluggish, but upcoming major releases are expected to boost numbers.
Warner Bros.' "Furiosa" is set to have the lowest Memorial Day weekend No. 1 box office opening in 29 years with an estimated $31 million over four days, significantly below projections and the opening of its predecessor "Mad Max: Fury Road." The overall box office for the weekend is also expected to be the lowest since 1998, excluding pandemic years. "The Garfield Movie" could potentially overtake "Furiosa" for the top spot, with industry estimates suggesting a $27.5 million opening, though Sony is more optimistic. Both films received a B+ on CinemaScore, with "Garfield" facing mixed audience reception.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" is on track for a global debut of over $260 million, with international markets coming in higher than expected, whereas domestic is on track for the $110 million that was projected earlier this week. Despite softer critical reviews, the film landed an A CinemaScore with audiences, bringing it in line with the other two films in the franchise. It's now very much on track to rack up the second-highest opening of the year, behind only the $146 million debut of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" in its Friday-Sunday first weekend.