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'The Mandalorian and Grogu' earns over $100 million at weekend box office

Headline from KYMA Yuma, on the newest of 3 developments

Disney's "The Mandalorian and Grogu," based off the Disney+ series set in the "Star Wars" universe, soared to the top spot, opening with an estimated $102 million.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ review: Decent one-off tries to restart ‘Star Wars’

    Headline from New York Post ·

  2. 'Mandalorian and Grogu' tops North American box office with $82M

    Headline from UPI ·

  3. Newest

    'The Mandalorian and Grogu' earns over $100 million at weekend box office

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ review: Decent one-off tries to restart ‘Star Wars’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    And so this is a very different kind of “Star Wars” movie — an elongated and beefed-up episode of television that aims neither to be part of a broader saga or expound on one. I don’t see “The Mandalorian and Grogu” as a starting point for a series of films so much as a likable enough one-off with pl…

  2. Deadline

    Box Office: 'Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu' Eyes $160M Global Opening (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' is eyeing a $160M global opening at the Memorial Day weekend box office.

  3. Fox News

    Critics reviews for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' are out, and it's yet another bad sign for Disney, Star Wars (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    'The Mandalorian and Grogu' arrives in theaters to harsh early reviews, with critics calling it the dullest and most inconsequential 'Star Wars' entry ever made.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Targets $80M-Plus U.S. Box Office Launch Amid Scrutiny Heavier Than Jabba the Hutt (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The return of Star Wars to the big screen for the first time in seven years has sparked a guessing game galactic proportion as to how it will perform.

  5. Gizmodo

    'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Earns Less Than 'Solo' on Day 1 of Theatrical Release (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    'The Mandalorian and Grogu' earned $12 million in Thursday previews.

  6. Breitbart News

    Nolte: ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ Opens to Worst Thursday in Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ History (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The poorly-reviewed Mandalorian and Grogu opened on Thursday night to a pitiful $12 million.

  7. Deadline

    Box Office: 'Mandalorian And Grogu' Takes Off With Around $12M Previews (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    'Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu' posted around $12M in Thursday night previews at the domestic box office.

  8. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Makes $12 Million in Previews, Lower Than ‘Solo’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    'The Mandalorian and Grogu' makes $12 million at the box office in previews.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Munches on $12 Million in Thursday Previews (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu munched on $12 million in U.S. previews, while the audience score came in at 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tops Friday With Star Wars Franchise-Low $33M But Scores Series-High Audience Score (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    'Mandalorian and Grogu' could open lower than any Star Wars film since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012 but boasts a series-high audience score.

  11. Forbes

    ‘Mandalorian And Grogu’ Projected To Have Lowest Disney ‘Star Wars’ Opening (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    "The Mandalorian and Grogu" just opened in theaters, and it’s already projected to make less money in its debut than 2018’s Disney "Star Wars" misfire "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

  12. Los Angeles Times

    'Star Wars' strikes back with $102 million projected for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    After nearly seven years out of theaters, the latest 'Star Wars' film, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' topped the box office, showing the franchise can still bring in audiences.

  13. Fox News

    Star Wars franchise in serious trouble as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' disappoints in opening box office (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    'The Mandalorian and Grogu' opened with $81.9 million, falling below the inflation-adjusted opening of 'Solo,' widely considered the biggest flop in Star Wars history.

  14. Forbes

    The Real Reason ‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ Isn’t A Dream Ticket At The Box Office (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Mandalorian and Grogu should be a force to be reckoned with, but industry estimates suggest it is set for a similar domestic opening to Solo, Disney's biggest Star Wars flop.

  15. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Lifts Off With $102 Million Over Memorial Day Holiday, ‘Obsession’ Scores $28 Million in Huge Second Weekend (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    It wasn't a Memorial Day weekend for the box office record books, but "The Mandalorian and Grogu" started strong over the holiday frame.

  16. UPI

    'Mandalorian and Grogu' tops North American box office with $82M (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    "Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu" is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $82 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced.

  17. Variety

    Memorial Day Weekend Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Opens to $100 Million Domestically, $163 Million Globally (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "The Mandalorian and Grogu" topped the box office in its Memorial Day weekend debut.

  18. Gizmodo

    Fine, Let's Talk About 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Box Office (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    It's got its fair share of baggage, but 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' still managed to make a decent penny over Memorial Day weekend.

  19. Deadline

    Box Office: Mandalorian & Grogu Opens To $163M WW, $100M U.S.: What It All Means (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    How successful was 'Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu' at the Memorial Day weekend box office? An analysis.

  20. KYMA Yuma

    'The Mandalorian and Grogu' earns over $100 million at weekend box office (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Disney's "The Mandalorian and Grogu," based off the Disney+ series set in the "Star Wars" universe, soared to the top spot, opening with an estimated $102 million.

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