In the post-pandemic era, any title opening to that level would be celebrated, while out-of-this-world exits, especially among kids, could fuel a long run and win over a new generation of fans. Globally, the movie has already amassed more than its production budget, or $167 million through May 25

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

The new Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, has grossed 165 million dollars globally. In the US and Canada alone, it brought in 102 million dollars. This opening weekend…