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The Mandalorian and Grogu opened solidly but then plunged in Week 2, likely becoming the franchise’s lowest-grossing Star Wars film (behind Solo). Analysts attribute the falter to releasing a TV-series-based movie during Disney+'s era and competition from a surge in low-budget horror, though its modest budget and future Disney+ streaming plus merchandising keep long-term upside.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu suffer a 69% drop in their second weekend, earning about $25 million domestically and $246 million worldwide on a $165 million budget, landing in third place behind Obsession; the article also flags other gaming and pop-culture notes, including a Streets of Rage movie, a Baldur’s Gate 2 remake, and the July release date for ModRetro’s Nintendo 64 clone.
The article notes that even though The Mandalorian and Grogu achieved a record Rotten Tomatoes audience score, the milestone didn’t translate into meaningful impact on viewership or momentum, highlighting how an aggregate audience rating isn’t a reliable proxy for a show's real-world appeal or streaming success.
The Mandalorian and Grogu are projected to drop roughly 69% in their second weekend at the box office, signaling a sharp pullback after their opening.
The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to about $82 million domestically, nearing Solo’s $84 million, but analysts say the softer result may stem from audiences treating the story as premium at-home viewing on Disney+, a conditioning that reduces theatrical urgency; nonetheless, the film serves as a major marketing vehicle to drive subscriptions and merchandise, leveraging Disney+'s ecosystem for long-tail value beyond the box office.
Obsession, a $1 million horror film from Blumhouse, has outsold The Mandalorian and Grogu at the domestic box office in its second weekend, posting about $5.6 million on a midweek day versus Mando’s $4.1 million, with projections to surpass $100 million globally and amid upcoming competition from Backrooms and other Star Wars releases.
Obsession captured the weekend box office crown, dethroning The Mandalorian and Grogu as new releases drove strong domestic grosses and reshaped the box-office leaderboard.
Deadline reports Kane Parsons’ Backrooms is targeting a $40–$45 million domestic debut, potentially setting an A24 opening record and pitting it against Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu, which is forecast to open around $40 million; previews begin Thursday as the Memorial Day weekend box office takes shape with other titles like The Breadwinner also in play.
The Mandalorian And Grogu topped the Memorial Day box office with a $98 million domestic opening (about $167 million worldwide), though it trails recent Star Wars debuts; Obsession jumped nearly 40% in its second weekend to over $30 million, positioning it for strong profitability with roughly $75 million worldwide in two weeks on a sub-$1 million budget. New wide releases Passenger ($10.5M) and I Love Boosters (~$4.5M) rounded out the top five, with the full top ten including Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives, Mortal Kombat II, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Project Hail Mary.
Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu opened to about $81 million domestic over a four‑day Memorial Day weekend, roughly on par with Solo but with a smaller budget (~$166 million). The audience skew leaned toward families (11% under-18 on opening night, rising to 25% over the weekend) and early word-of-mouth was solid (A- CinemaScore, 89% Popcorn Meter on Rotten Tomatoes), with strong IMAX performance. International box office reached about $63 million, aiding cost recovery. Cross-promotions at Galaxy’s Edge and a merchandising push position Disney to profit from family appeal rather than hardcore fans, and the film functions as a standalone entry that could drive Disney+ viewership later.
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.
Over Memorial Day weekend, The Mandalorian and Grogu earned an estimated $163 million worldwide, driven mainly by domestic audiences. The film, a family-friendly entry that cost about $165 million to make, isn’t a record-breaker, but positive word-of-mouth could help sustain its run into the summer as others enter the market.
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.
Disney’s new Star Wars chapter kicks off with a modest box-office showing for The Mandalorian and Grogu, a slower-than-expected start that suggests this era may take time to gain momentum, while Obsession grows in its second weekend.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu topped the Memorial Day box office with about $82 million in U.S. theaters (and roughly $165 million worldwide by Monday), outpacing expectations and signaling solid profitability at a reported production budget of around $165 million. Focus Features’ Obsession bucked typical trends with a 30% jump in its second weekend, taking about $22.4 million and driving the four-day frame to roughly $211 million in total domestic box office, though the year is down about 36% from last Memorial Day. New releases like Passenger and Michael Jackson biopic Michael followed in the lower tiers, while critics’ reviews remained mixed for Mandalorian (63% RT) but audiences gave it strong marks (A- CinemaScore).