LISTEN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and a Magnificent ‘Obsession’ Drive the Box Office
The box office performance of Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and Focus Features' 'Obsession' is under scrutiny following the Memorial Day weekend. 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' debuted with $100 million globally, which is significant but raises expectations due to its Star Wars affiliation. Meanwhile, 'Obsession' exceeded its opening weekend sales by 30%, indicating strong audience engagement, particularly among younger viewers.
- ▪'The Mandalorian and Grogu' opened with $100 million worldwide during Memorial Day weekend.
- ▪The film's performance is being compared to 'Solo: A Star Wars Story,' which was considered a financial flop.
- ▪'Obsession' saw a 30% increase in ticket sales from its opening weekend, attributed to its director's strong YouTube following.
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Home Film News May 26, 2026 3:32pm PT LISTEN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and a Magnificent ‘Obsession’ Drive the Box Office 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz By Cynthia Littleton Plus Icon Cynthia Littleton Business Editor @Variety_Cynthia Latest Kate Mansi to Exit ‘General Hospital’ After Three Years 2 days ago LISTEN: When Cultures Collide: What Big Brands Need to Reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers 4 days ago Korean Content Leaders Take Stock After a Decade of Growth and Look to Future: ‘Korean Entertainment is Everywhere’ 5 days ago See All ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our box office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin carefully measures the turnout over the…
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