IMAX Rockets to $24 Million Memorial Day Weekend Opening for "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
IMAX Captures 14.8% of the Global Debut for the First-Ever Filmed For IMAX “Star Wars” Release
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) delivered a $24.4 million four-day Memorial Day weekend debut for Disney/Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” — an impressive 14.8% of the global debut and a top-three all-time finish for the holiday that signals the start of summer blockbuster season.
The first-ever Filmed For IMAX release from the “Star Wars” saga, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” earned $14.5 million over the four-day holiday weekend in North America —14.5% of its North American debut on just 1% of screens. This marks the second highest IMAX domestic market share of any opening of $100 million or more, and 30% higher IMAX market share than any previous entry in the “Star Wars” franchise.
The launch of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” extends the Company’s strong run of success in the second quarter behind hits “Project Hail Mary,” “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” and “Michael.” International markets delivered $9.6 million in IMAX box office for “The Mandalorian.”
