Global Box Office Top 10: ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ $163M WW, ‘Michael’ Nears $800M WW, China’s ‘Dear You’ Touches $151M+

This weekend, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" topped the global box office with a total of $163 million worldwide. The film opened to $100 million domestically over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, slightly below earlier estimates of $102 million for the four-day frame. The domestic earnings included $81 million from the traditional three-day weekend. The film, a continuation of the popular Disney+ streaming series, marks the return of the "Star Wars" franchise to theaters after a seven-year absence. On its opening day, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" earned $33 million from 4,300 North American theaters. The film's strong performance reflects the anticipation surrounding its release, as it is a significant addition to the "Star Wars" universe. The film's success is notable as it competes with other films in the summer box office landscape. In addition to "The Mandalorian and Grogu," the film "Michael," produced by Universal and Lionsgate, is nearing $800 million worldwide, with a reported $55.1 million in earnings this year. Another film, "Dear You," has also performed well in China, touching $151 million. These figures highlight the competitive nature of the current box office, with multiple films vying for audience attention during the summer season.