Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tops Charts and ‘Obsession’ Grows in Second Weekend
Disney’s Star Wars return drew strong audience scores and is projected to reach up to $100 million over the holiday frame.
- Disney and Lucasfilm's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' topped the Memorial Day box office, earning $33 million on Friday from 4,300 North American theaters. The film is projected to gross between $80 million and $100 million over the four-day holiday weekend.
- Marking the first theatrical 'Star Wars' release in nearly seven years, the film continues the Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian' starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin. Disney and Lucasfilm view the movie as a critical test for whether streaming-born properties can transition to theatrical blockbusters.
- Focus Features' horror hit 'Obsession' emerged as the weekend's biggest surprise, tracking a rare 16% growth to $19.9 million in its second weekend. The film is on pace to earn $55 million domestically through Monday.
- Lionsgate's 'Michael' added $23.5 million this weekend to cross $317 million domestically, while 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' neared $200 million and Amazon MGM's 'The Sheep Detectives' added $10 million for a $45 million total.
- Beyond theatrical revenue, Disney expects profitability through merchandise and ancillary channels. Disneyland and Disney Hollywood Studios timed a relaunch of 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' sections to coincide with the film's release.
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Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend
Studio estimates on Sunday say “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has made $82 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ tanks at box office with lowest Disney-era Star Wars opening ever
Heading into Memorial Day weekend, the movie earned roughly $33 million on Friday in North America and is projected to bring in between $80 million to $100 million over the holiday weekend.
'Mandalorian and Grogu' Heads for $100M Launch While 'Obsession' Pulls Off Rare Box Office Feat
Thanks to a combination of a strong opening from Disney/Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” and great holds from other May releases, most notably Focus’ indie horror smash hit “Obsession,” the Memorial Day weekend box office is set to clear $200 million in overall 4-day grosses. Industry estimates have “The Mandalorian and Grogu” earning a $100 million 4-day opening after it made $33 million on its opening day, with Disney’s projections slig…
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