The Mandalorian and Grogu collected an estimated $102 million domestically through Memorial Day Monday, marking the first new Star Wars movie in theaters since 2019.
The film earned $82 million in its opening weekend and $102 million over the four-day holiday frame. Internationally it added $64 million for a global total of $165 million through Monday. The movie carries a $165 million budget and received an A- CinemaScore from audiences that were 63 percent male and 75 percent over age 25.
Initial reactions on X focus on the box office performance of The Mandalorian and Grogu, with some users viewing the opening as disappointing and criticizing Disney's handling of Star Wars, while others share neutral updates on the numbers and chart position.
Blame it on woke disney....Star Wars franchise in serious trouble as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' disappoints in opening box officehttps://t.co/tFim1CVJJk
— cfpadron23@gmail.com (@cfpadron23) May 24, 2026
Weekend Box Office (*Domestic Estimates):
— metacritic (@metacritic) May 24, 2026
(1) Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu $90.0 mil
(2) Obsession $22.4
(3) Michael $20.0
(4) The Devil Wears Prada 2 $12.6
(5) The Sheep Detectives $9.0
(6) Passenger $8.7https://t.co/VqRM6xYSdh pic.twitter.com/crGaaBbTnO
Who feels bad for @Disney ? I liked the early Mandalorian but refuse to give @Disney any of my money, anyone else?
— GBBGA (@gbb1586) May 24, 2026
Star Wars franchise in serious trouble as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' disappoints in opening box office https://t.co/2oxEJpfjWN #FoxNews
Box Office: "The Mandalorian and Grogu" Fly to $81 Million Weekend - Not the Best, But Not Too Bad, "Michael" Dances to $782 Worldwide, "Boosters" Busted - Showbiz411 https://t.co/ZN4sCim8Hu
— Thomas Payne (@TPayneCommon) May 24, 2026
Box Office: "The Mandalorian and Grogu" Fly to $81 Million Weekend - Not the Best, But Not Too Bad, "Michael" Dances to $782 Worldwide, "Boosters" Busted - Showbiz411 https://t.co/ZN4sCim8Hu
— Thomas Payne (@TPayneCommon) May 24, 2026
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Building on prior trailers and promos, Disney showcased the opening 17 minutes of Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Director Jon Favreau presented the action-packed sequence starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin and Grogu, ahead of the May 22 theatrical release.
Lucasfilm and Disney's Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu earned 12 million dollars in Thursday night previews ahead of its Memorial Day opening. The Jon Favreau-directed film is tracking toward a 90 million dollar four-day domestic debut at 4,300 theaters.
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Star Wars is returning to theaters for the first time in seven years with a new film centered on The Mandalorian and Grogu. Industry projections point to an opening weekend of 80 million dollars or more.
Mortal Kombat II debuted in theaters this weekend, projected to earn between $40 million and $42 million at the domestic box office. The New Line sequel competes closely with The Devil Wears Prada 2 for the top spot.
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Universal's Super Mario Galaxy Movie grossed $152.1 million worldwide in its second weekend, pushing its global cumulative total to $629 million. The animated sequel now stands as the highest-grossing MPA release of 2026, trailing only China's Pegasus 3. It is projected to reach $700 million next weekend.
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal's Super Mario Galaxy Movie is expected to gross $60 million to $70 million in its second weekend at the U.S. box office. The figure marks a 47% to 54% decline from its $131.7 million three-day opening. Featuring voices by Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Glen Powell, the film retains all its IMAX and premium large format screens.
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The low-budget horror film Obsession earned $22 million in its second weekend, a 30 percent increase from its debut. The result marks an unusual hold for the genre and positions the movie for strong Memorial Day holiday totals.