Box Office & Streaming Charts — May 25, 2026
**The Mandalorian and Grogu** blasted off with a $102 million Memorial Day holiday opening (3-day: ~$79M), dethroning recent chart-toppers to claim the #1 spot at the domestic box office. Total weekend market size reached an estimated $172.6 million across all titles — a 47.8% jump over the prior week. On streaming, Netflix's top titles and surprise indie horror sensation **Obsession** continued to dominate conversation across platforms.
Box Office & Streaming Charts — May 25, 2026
🎬 Box Office Top 5
Note: Final 3-day and cumulative figures are estimates based on available reporting as of May 25, 2026. Verify exact totals at .
| Rank | Title | Weekend Gross (3-day est.) | Total Gross (est.) | Week |
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| 1 | The Mandalorian and Grogu | ~$79M | ~$102M (4-day holiday) | 1 |
| 2 | Obsession | ~$28M | ~$60M+ | 2 |
| 3 | Michael | TBD | $83M+ WW | 4–5 |
| 4 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | TBD | $100M+ | 3–4 |
| 5 | Mortal Kombat II | TBD | TBD | 4–5 |
Cumulative totals and full rankings subject to Monday finals. Some positions may shift with final tallies.
Box Office Highlights
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#1 Film — The Mandalorian and Grogu: Disney's long-awaited theatrical debut for the beloved Star Wars streaming duo posted $12M in Thursday night previews before landing on a $97M–$102M 4-day Memorial Day frame, according to early estimates. While the opening is "slow-but-solid" and "failed to recapture the excitement of Memorial Day Star Wars releases of the past," per BoxOfficePro, it is a strong commercial debut for a franchise built on streaming loyalty. The film propelled total weekend gross to approximately $172.6M — up 47.8% from the prior week.
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Surprise Performer — Obsession: Indie horror film Obsession, directed by YouTuber Curry Barker and starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, is staging one of the more extraordinary sophomore performances in recent memory. Forbes reports it is "about to hit two wild box office milestones" and is projected to drop only 1% in its second weekend — an almost unheard-of hold — pulling in approximately $28M. That brings its running total well above its modest production budget, having already recovered 23x its cost in its opening frame alone. The film's ultra-loyal fanbase continues to drive repeat viewings.
- Market Overview: Total domestic gross for the Memorial Day weekend frame came in at approximately $172.6M (3-day) / ~$200M+ (4-day holiday), representing a 47.8% increase week-over-week and a roughly 42% decline compared to the equivalent Memorial Day frame of 2025. The summer box office has been running hot since early May, with CNBC noting ticket sales topped $160M as recently as the week of May 12. Year-to-date, North American box office is tracking more than 16% ahead of the same period last year.
📺 Streaming: Netflix Global Top 10
Netflix's official weekly Top 10 (hours viewed) for the most recent published period. Verify latest at .
Movies
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
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| 1–5 | No recent Netflix-published hours-viewed data confirmed for week ending May 25 in research results | — | — |
TV Shows
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | No recent Netflix-published hours-viewed data confirmed for week ending May 25 in research results | — | — |
Netflix's official global Top 10 data for the week of May 18–25, 2026 had not yet been published at time of research. Specific title rankings and hours-viewed figures could not be confirmed from available sources. Check for the official weekly update.
📊 Streaming Across Platforms
Based on available aggregator data from FlixPatrol, JustWatch, and The Hollywood Reporter Charts:
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Obsession (Multiple platforms / VOD) — The breakout indie horror film is trending aggressively across on-demand platforms following its extraordinary theatrical hold. With near-zero second-weekend drop per Forbes, word-of-mouth is driving digital rentals and purchases alongside theatrical. The film starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, is a rare case of theatrical and digital simultaneous buzz-building.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu (Disney+, theatrical) — Given the franchise's streaming roots, Disney+ is likely to see a surge in subscribers rewatching The Mandalorian TV series ahead of and alongside the theatrical release. FlixPatrol's global charts (updated daily) track Disney+ rankings, and the title is expected to dominate Disney+ trending sections. Verify current Disney+ rankings at .
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Amazon Prime Video — FlixPatrol's US Amazon Prime chart (updated as of May 23, 2026) tracks the platform's daily trending titles. No specific title from the past 7 days could be individually confirmed from research results. Check for current rankings.
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THR Charts (Nielsen-backed streaming data) — The Hollywood Reporter's weekly streaming charts, powered by Nielsen viewership data, provide the most authoritative multi-platform view. The charts were last updated 3 days ago (approximately May 22, 2026) per search results. Visit for the full breakdown across Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and more.
🔍 Analysis & What to Watch
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Theatrical vs. Streaming: This Memorial Day weekend illustrates the complex relationship between theatrical and streaming in 2026. The Mandalorian and Grogu is the most direct test yet of whether a beloved streaming franchise can fully convert its audience to theaters — the $102M 4-day figure is solid but trails past Star Wars Memorial Day highs, suggesting some friction in the theatrical conversion. Meanwhile, Obsession demonstrates that theatrical exclusivity windows still create powerful cultural moments for certain genre films, with its near-zero second-weekend drop defying all conventional wisdom about horror legs. The summer box office overall is running 16%+ ahead of last year, suggesting a healthy theatrical marketplace even as streaming competes.
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Coming Next Week: With Memorial Day now in the rearview, the box office will reset and attention will shift to the next major releases. The Mandalorian and Grogu will face its first normal 7-day test, while Obsession will be watched closely to see if it can sustain its extraordinary momentum into a third weekend. On streaming, Netflix's official weekly Top 10 update for the week ending May 25 is expected to publish shortly — check for the first look at what dominated viewing this holiday weekend.
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Verdict: It's a genuinely exciting week for moviegoers — the Star Wars universe returns to theaters, a scrappy indie horror continues its improbable run, and the overall marketplace is trending well above last year. Streamers should check their queues: the intersection of Mandalorian nostalgia and Obsession word-of-mouth is fueling both theatrical and at-home conversation simultaneously.
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