Memorial Day marks the official start to summer blockbuster season, and while a $100 million opening weekend would be a success for just about any franchise, Star Wars is saddled with Death Star-sized expectations. The Mandalorian & Grogu, the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019, grossed $81 million domestically over the weekend — $100 million through Memorial Day — making it the lowest-
Geopolitics Bloomberg May 29, 2026