Box Office Slump Averted: 3 Takeaways From a $222 Million Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day weekend box office saw a surprising total of $222 million, surpassing initial projections. Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' led the weekend but did not break records, while other films like 'Obsession' also performed well. Analysts noted that audiences are embracing multiple films, contributing to a strong box office performance despite concerns about the aging 'Star Wars' fanbase.
- ▪The box office total for Memorial Day weekend reached $222 million, just below last year's $223 million.
- ▪Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' opened with $100 million, similar to the 2018 film 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'
- ▪The audience for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' skewed older, with only 27% of viewers under 25, compared to 37% for 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi.'
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Home > Industry News > Box Office Box Office Slump Averted: 3 Takeaways From a $222 Million Memorial Day Weekend Pro Available to WrapPRO members Theaters didn’t need “Star Wars” to have a huge weekend as five other films, including the horror hit “Obsession,” pulled their weight Jeremy Fuster May 26, 2026 @ 6:22 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "The Mandalorian and Grogu" and "Obsession" were box office highlights on Memorial Day Weekend (Disney/Focus) What do Star Wars, a YouTuber and sleuthing sheep have in common? They all led to a surprisingly robust Memorial Day weekend box office, after it looked as though the second half of May would turn into a slowdown.
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