"The Mandalorian and Grogu" Opens at #1 w/ $100M during Memorial Day Weekend

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Memorial Day Weekend Box Office: The Mandalorian and Grogu Opens to $100 Million Domestically, $163 Million Globally
by Rebecca Rubin
May 25, 2026


Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu ignited to $100 million at the domestic box office over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

The Star Wars spinoff, a continuation of the popular Disney+ streaming series, also collected a softer $63 million from international markets for a global debut of $163 million over the four-day period.




Second place went to Focus Features’ breakout horror hit Obsession, which enjoyed a larger-than-expected sophomore outing. The film amassed $23.9 million over the weekend and $30.3 million through Monday.

So far, the film has generated a remarkable $60.7 million in North America and $75 million worldwide.




Paramount’s gruesome thriller Passenger, about a young couple who are relentlessly stalked by a demonic entity, opened at No. 6 with $10.5 million from Friday through Monday, including $8.7 million over the traditional weekend.

The R-rated film brought in $4.8 million overseas, bringing its worldwide tally to $13.5 million.




Neon’s crime comedy I Love Boosters, about professional shoplifters who target a cutthroat fashion mogul, debuted in eighth place with $4.7 million through the four-day frame, including $3.8 million over the traditional weekend.

https://variety.com/2026/film/box-of...ut-1236758284/





May 22-25, 2026 - Memorial Day Weekend (US)

1. The Mandalorian and Grogu $100,000,000
2. Obsession $30,350,000 / $60,734,010
3. Michael $26,900,000 / $321,110,189
4. The Devil Wears Prada 2 $16,500,000 / $200,025,726
5. The Sheep Detectives $12,837,000 / $47,374,041
6. Passenger $10,500,000
7. Mortal Kombat II $7,720,000 / $74,316,785
8. I Love Boosters $4,565,400
9. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie $4,100,000 / $424,567,830
10. Project Hail Mary $3,454,000 / $340,346,690

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