Box Office: $102 Million ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Over Memorial Day Holiday, But Everyone Is Talk About ‘Obsession’

For the first time in nearly seven years, “Star Wars” fans finally had a reason to go to the movies. And plenty of ’em showed up for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which collected $82 million in its opening weekend and an estimated $102 million through Monday. Those ticket sales are aligned with expectations, though box office analysts are mixed on the results. On one hand, it’s significant for any film to debut above $100 million in post-pandemic times. On the other, “Star Wars” is one of Hollywood’s preeminent film properties, so there’s an expectation of a certain level of box office. And this start is the worst for “Star Wars” since Disney bought the franchise in 2012.

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Elsewhere at the box office, the Focus Features horror hit “Obsession” enjoyed another stellar turnout. After its huge $16 million debut, the R-rated movie has earned $22 million in its second weekend and an estimated $28.2 million through the Monday holiday. Those ticket sales represent a remarkable 30% increase over its opening weekend, a virtually unprecedented uptick for a film that’s already in wide release. So far, “Obsession” has generated $58.5 million in North America and $74 million worldwide. YouTube breakout Curry Barker directed the well-reviewed and positively received “Obsession,” which follows a hopeless romantic who makes a twisted Faustian bargain to win his crush’s heart.

Source: Variety