‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ eyes $100M Memorial Day debut as Baby Yoda hits the big screen

Gold Derby·May 22

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The new Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is reported to have had a strong opening over the Memorial Day weekend, with estimates ranging from over $80 million to $100 million domestically. Globally, the film is said to have earned around $163-165 million. However, some reports suggest that this could be the worst live-action opening for a Star Wars movie, although the actual box office performance is still being determined.

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'Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu' reached $98M at the domestic box office over the four-day Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. 'Obsession' overperforms with $32M 4-day in its second frame.

Deadline·May 26

Lucasfilm/Disney’s first ‘Star Wars’ movie in seven years, ‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ arrived on tracking in what looks to be an $80M+ 4-day start over Memorial Day weekend. More details in our box office early look here: https://deadline.com/2026/04/box-o

facebook.com·Apr 30

Box Office Preview: 'Mandalorian' To Get Lost In 'Backrooms'

Deadline·May 27

Box Office Global: 'Mandalorian & Grogu' $163M, 'Michael' Nears $800M WW

Deadline·May 25

#PTVNewsTonight | ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ opens strong with $165-M global box office

facebook.com·May 26

The Mandalorian And Grogu Opens To $100 Million Over Memorial Day Weekend - Why Week #2 Will Be Crucial

ComicBookMovie.com·May 25

Star Wars’ First Movie in 7 Years Is Tracking for Its Worst Live-Action Opening Ever

Comic Book Resources·May 1

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