Box Office & Streaming Charts — May 27, 2026
*The Mandalorian and Grogu* dominated the Memorial Day weekend box office, crossing $100 million domestically over the four-day holiday stretch and delivering what AMC Theatres called its best box office weekend of 2026 with 5 million moviegoers globally. The total Memorial Day weekend topped $222 million, averting a box office slump. On streaming, Netflix's global charts continue to be led by a mix of returning originals and new releases, while *Obsession* defied expectations with a rare second-weekend increase at the box office.
Box Office & Streaming Charts — May 27, 2026
🎬 Box Office Top 5
| Rank | Title | Weekend Gross | Total Gross | Week |
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| 1 | The Mandalorian and Grogu | ~$85M (3-day) / ~$100M (4-day) | ~$100M | 1 |
| 2 | Obsession | N/A (grew in 2nd weekend) | N/A | 2 |
| 3 | Michael | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Detailed per-film gross figures for ranks 2–5 were not available in confirmed sources at time of publication. Verify at The Numbers or Box Office Mojo for complete data.
Box Office Highlights
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#1 Film: The Mandalorian and Grogu brought Star Wars back to theaters for the first time since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. The film hit $100 million at the domestic box office over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, described by Deadline as "healthy but not record-breaking" — meeting solid expectations for the franchise's theatrical return without setting new records.
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Surprise Performer: Obsession, the indie horror film from YouTuber Curry Barker starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, delivered a stunning second-weekend increase — an extremely rare feat. Forbes had projected only a 1% drop from its opening weekend, and Rotten Tomatoes confirmed it actually made more money in week 2 than week 1. The film has now recovered 23 times its budget since opening.
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Market Overview: The Memorial Day 4-day weekend generated approximately $222 million total — a strong performance that The Wrap described as "averting a box office slump." AMC Theatres reported its best box office weekend of 2026, with 5 million moviegoers visiting its U.S. and international Odeon Cinemas locations Thursday through Monday.
📺 Streaming: Netflix Global Top 10
Netflix did not publish updated Global Top 10 hours-viewed data for the week ending May 25, 2026 in confirmed sources available at time of publication. The official Netflix Top 10 page (netflix.com/tudum) should be checked directly for the latest verified figures.
Movies
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
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| — | Data not confirmed for this period | — | — |
TV Shows
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
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| — | Data not confirmed for this period | — | — |
📊 Streaming Across Platforms
Based on FlixPatrol's global streaming charts updated May 25–26, 2026:
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The Mandalorian and Grogu (Theatrical / Disney+) — The Memorial Day theatrical release is generating significant social buzz; Disney+ is likely to benefit from renewed Star Wars franchise interest as the film continues its theatrical run.
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Obsession (Available on demand) — The word-of-mouth horror phenomenon is trending across platforms. The film's rare second-weekend box office surge reflects strong audience engagement, suggesting robust on-demand performance once it hits streaming.
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Amazon Prime Video (US Top 10, May 25, 2026) — FlixPatrol tracked active charts on Amazon Prime in the United States for this date; visit the source for specific title rankings.
Note: Specific titles and viewership figures for Disney+, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime were not available in confirmed sources at time of publication. Visit FlixPatrol or The Hollywood Reporter Charts for platform-specific rankings.
🔍 Analysis & What to Watch
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Theatrical vs Streaming: This Memorial Day weekend demonstrated that major franchise IP can still command big theatrical audiences — The Mandalorian and Grogu proving that Star Wars retains drawing power even after a 7-year absence from cinema screens. Meanwhile, Obsession illustrates the continued power of grassroots, influencer-driven horror in theaters; its extraordinary second-weekend growth suggests the kind of sustained word-of-mouth typically reserved for streaming discovery. The $222 million total represents meaningful recovery momentum for exhibition after concerns earlier in the year.
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Coming Next Week: The post-Memorial Day corridor typically sees a market pullback before summer blockbuster season heats up. The Mandalorian and Grogu will look to hold strong in its second weekend as competition remains relatively light. On streaming, expect increased chatter around Obsession as the film continues to outperform expectations.
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Verdict: It's a genuinely great week for moviegoers — Star Wars is back in theaters with healthy returns, a scrappy indie horror is rewriting second-weekend rules, and AMC is celebrating its best 2026 attendance milestone yet; streamers can look forward to eventual VOD arrivals from both films.
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