\t\t\t\t\tInde Navarrette and Michael Johnston in \u2018Obsession<\/a>\u2018 (2026) (Focus Features\/Courtesy Everett Collection)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n \n\tMeanwhile, Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster\u2019s Obsession<\/strong> <\/em>is looking to push the King of Pop out of second place with an amazing +16% hike in its 3-day for a near $20M <\/strong>second weekend and 4-day of $24.8M<\/strong> and 11-day cume of $55.1M<\/strong>. If those numbers stick, Obsession <\/em>will be +18% ahead of Longlegs <\/em>at the same point in time (ended its run at $74.3M stateside) but -17% behind Focus Features\u2019 highest grossing horror pic of all-time, Nosferatu <\/em>(which was juiced by a Christmas launch, finaling at $95.6M domestic). <\/strong>Definite recommend has increased to 74% from 70% last weekend. More women are showing up now at 51% versus 41% in the pic\u2019s opening weekend, however guys like this battle of the sexes movie a little more, with a slightly higher definite recommend, 75% to 73% (still overall, awesome). Very strong across the board quads, which is a studio\u2019s dream, with men over 25 at 27%, women under 25 at 26%, women over 25 at 25% and guys under 25 at 22%. The 18-34 bunch is massive at 75%. The 18-24 set has now outpaced the 25-34 set, 40% to 35%. Best grades are women under 25 at 91% followed by men over 25 at 90%. Is there an Obsession 2<\/em>? Curry Barker mentioned on the press tour he\u2019d be open to a TV series with a new wish every episode.<\/p>\n \n\tMichael<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>still has moves around the globe, where he\u2019s nearing $800M<\/strong> ($788.8M by EOD Monday) with fifth frame take of $18.5M<\/strong> over 3-days (excellent -29% hold), and $23.6M<\/strong> over four days. The running domestic take by end the end of the holiday will stand at $317.8M<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \n\tWeekend estimates:<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\u2018I Love Boosters\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeon\/Everett Collection<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n \n\tFRIDAY AFTERNOON: <\/strong>Lucasfilm\/Disney\u2019s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu <\/strong><\/em>is on a journey similar to the 2018 Memorial Day pic Solo: A Star Wars Story<\/em>. <\/p>\n \n\tFriday and previews is looking like $34M<\/strong> for the Jon Favreau-directed feature (Solo <\/em>did $35.3M), which will translate to about $80M<\/strong> 3-day and $90M <\/strong>over four days at 4,300 theaters. Some rivals believe the Pedro Pascal movie has a shot at $100M, but don\u2019t count your Jawas yet. Solo, <\/em>as we told you, opened to $84.4M 3-day, $103M 4-day. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes remains fixed at 88%.<\/p>\n \n\tAgain, the difference between this Memorial Day and last year\u2019s is that we don\u2019t have two tentpole openers like a year ago WITH Lilo & Stitch <\/em>(record holiday start of $182.6M) and Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning <\/em>($79M). Lilo & Stitch <\/em>was the anomaly, and without it, well Mandalorian and Grogu <\/em>is like an above-average opening for a major studio release over the holiday; not unlike Final Reckoning. <\/em><\/p>\n \n\tRELATED: <\/strong>The 60 Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion At The Global Box Office<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \n\tThe saving grace for this net $165M production is international but also merchandise. Disney hopes that the Force is with it for a global debut of $160M.<\/p>\n \n\tDemos on Thursday night for Mandalorian and Grogu <\/em>were 48% over 35, and 52% under 35. Dudes leading at 67%. The faithful who showed up Thursday night gave the movie a 71% definite recommend, which is very good for word of mouth. Men over 25 showed up at 48% (85% positive grade), women over 25 at 27% gave the Favreau film its best grade at 96%, followed by men under 25 at 19% (81% positive) with women under 25 the smallest demo at 6% (and a low 76% grade).<\/p>\n \n\tSecond still belongs to the guy who is a lover, not a fighter, that being Lionsgate\u2019s Michael <\/strong><\/em>at 3,306 theaters with about $5M today, a $17M<\/strong>\u2013$20M<\/strong> fifth weekend, easing by 23%-35%, and estimated four-day of $21M-$25M<\/strong> and running cume of $317.2M<\/strong> by EOD Monday. Ya know what, the Antoine Fuqua-directed Michael Jackson biopic has to twirl past Oppenheimer <\/em>at some point (final domestic $330M).<\/p>\n \n\tRELATED: <\/strong>25 Music Biopics About Whitney, Elvis, Tina, Elton, Queen & More, Plus Where To Stream Them<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \n\tThird is Focus Features\u2019 Obsession<\/strong><\/em> with an amazing 3-day hold of -1% or $17M<\/strong> and 4-day of $21M<\/strong>. The Curry Barker-directed horror movie is officially a summer sleeper with a running 11-day cume by Monday of $51.3M<\/strong>. We\u2019ll take it. Smart, brilliant dating by Focus Features Distribution Head Lisa Bunnell.<\/p>\n \n\tFourth goes to the fourth weekend of 20th Century Studios\/Disney\u2019s The Devil Wears Prada 2 <\/strong><\/em>at 3,300 sites with a $3M Friday, $10M-$11M <\/strong>3-day, -37% to -43%, and $13M-$14M<\/strong> 4-day. This will put the running cume on the high-end on Monday at $197.5M<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \n\tFifth is looking like Amazon MGM Studios\u2019 third weekend of Hugh Jackman comedy The Sheep Detectives<\/strong> <\/em>with $2M today at 3,207 theaters, $7.5M-$9M<\/strong> for the 3-day, -8% to -20%, with anywhere from $10M-$11M<\/strong> for the 4-day and a running cume by Monday of $45.3M<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \n\tRELATED: <\/strong>45 Of The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \n\tSixth is Paramount\u2019s Andr\u00e9 \u00d8vredal and 18Mhz horror pic Passenger<\/strong><\/em> with a $3M<\/strong> Friday\/previews, $7.3M<\/strong> 3-day and $8.8M<\/strong> 4-day at 2,534 locations.<\/p>\n \n\tNeon\u2019s I Love Boosters <\/strong><\/em>is at $1.5M<\/strong> today\/previews, $4M<\/strong> 3-day, $5M <\/strong>for the Friday-Monday span at 1,750 sites. <\/p>\n \n\tUPDATED, AFTER EXCLUSIVE: <\/strong>Lucasfilm\u2019s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>came in at $12M <\/strong>on the nose in Thursday previews.<\/p>\n \n\tIn addition to 2018\u2019s Solo: A Star Wars Story, <\/em>the pic is comping to such 4-day openers and their previews as Marvel Studios\u2019 Captain America: Brave New World <\/em>($12M previews, $100M opening last year) and 2023\u2019s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania <\/em>($17.5M previews, $120.4M 4-day).<\/p>\n \n\tRELATED: \u2018Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu\u2019: What The Critics Are Saying About Lucasfilm Tentpole<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tAndr\u00e9 \u00d8vredal\u2019s Paramount horror pic Passenger <\/strong><\/em>starring Melissa Leo grossed $1.1M\u00a0<\/strong>from Thursday paid previews across roughly 2,125 locations.\u00a0The pic is expected to do $9M-$10M over 4 days. Critics are low on it at 46%, and audiences aren\u2019t wowed at 50%. The R-rated movie\u2019s blurb: A young couple witness a horrific accident that leaves the driver dead. They soon encounter a demonic stalker who\u2019s impossible to outrun and follows them wherever they go.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tNaomi Ackie, Keke Palmer and Poppy Liu, Taylour Paige in \u2018I Love Boosters\u2019 (2026)<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeon<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n \n\tNeon\u2019s Boots Riley movie, I Love Boosters<\/strong>,<\/em> did $430K<\/strong> in total previews, $360K of that number from yesterday at 1,310 theaters. The pic is expected to do in the high single digits over 4-days. No RT audience score, but critics love the Keke Palmer, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza Gonzalez, Naomi Ackie satirical comedy at 92% fresh.<\/p>\n \n\tThe week\u2019s top 5:<\/p>\n \n\t1) Michael <\/em>(LG) 3,560 theaters, Wk $37.5M (-29%), Total $294.1M\/Wk 4<\/p>\n \n\t2) Obsession <\/em>(Focus) 2,615 theaters, Wk $30.3M\/Wk 1 \n\t3) The Devil Wears Prada 2 <\/em>(20th) 3,830 theaters, Wk $25.6M (-54%), Total $183.5M\/Wk 3<\/p>\n \n\t4) Mortal Kombat II <\/em>(NL) 3,534 theaters, Wk $17.7M (-64%), Total $66.6M\/Wk 2<\/p>\n \n\t5) The Sheep Detectives <\/em>(AMZ) 3,554 theaters, Wk $14.1M (-31%), Total $34.5M\/Wk 2<\/p>\n \n\tEXCLUSIVE: <\/strong>Lucasfilm\/Disney\u2019s <\/strong>Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu <\/em>is pulling in around $12 million in North American Thursday night previews. It could be slightly lighter when the sun comes up in L.A. Shows began Thursday at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n \n\tThat preview figure is slightly less than the Thursday cash made by 2018\u2019s origin story Solo: A Star Wars Story<\/em>, which was $14.1M. That turned into an $84.4M three-day and $103M four-day Memorial Day opening, not considered a starry start at all for the George Lucas-born, Disney-owned franchise.<\/p>\n \n\tSince its acquisition of Lucasfilm, Disney has hit it out of the park with 2015\u2019s Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens, <\/em>which at point charted the highest opening at the domestic box office ever with $247.9M before Avengers: Infinity War<\/em> and Avengers: Endgame <\/em>came along in 2018 and 2019, respectively. In addition, Disney did spectacular with the 2016 Episode 4 <\/em>prequel Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, <\/em>which opened to $155M stateside. Mandalorian and Grogu<\/em> in pre-weekend tracking is hoping to clear $80M-$100M over the four days.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Jon Favreau-directed movie is playing at 4,300 theaters, including 425 Imax, with the full suite of PLF, 4DX, 3D and ScreenX. Presales were at $25M on Tuesday, ahead of Project Hail Mary <\/em>(which opened to an $80.5M 3-day).<\/p>\n \n\tThe wait-and-see of it all with the PG-13 Mandalorian and Grogu <\/em>is whether the movie expands to families on Saturday and Sunday. At every step of the way in the marketing campaign, Disney has been targeting them, emphasizing the cute-cute of Grogu, i.e., that saccharine Super Bowl commercial<\/a> where Pedro Pascal\u2019s tough dude and Baby Yoda are in a sleigh, dashing through the snow. At the same time, they\u2019ve tried to speak to the faithful with images of Empire Strikes Back<\/em>\u2018s <\/em>snowy AT-AT scenes and wrestler Rotta the Hutt.<\/p>\n \n\tOn the positive side, the Rotten Tomatoes audience score for \n
The $15M Walter Hamada produced horror pic has a B- CinemaScore, and alright 64% definite recommend from the PostTrak audience. By comparison, the previous 18Mhz production of Hamada\u2019s, January\u2019s Primate <\/em>opened to $11.1M and finaled at $25.6M off a $21M production cost (pic all in globally earned $39M). Male leaning at 54% with 41% female. Biggest demo is 18-24 at 36% with the 18-34 demo showing up at 69%. Latino and Hispanic moviegoers are tied in attendance with Caucasians at 31% apiece followed by 22% Black and 10% Asian American. No PLFs here. Pic\u2019s best areas are West, South Central, South, and East where close to 80% of the gross is coming from vs a norm of 75.4% for all other titles in the marketplace. AMC Burbank in California is the\u00a0pic\u2019s top grossing theater with $12K through Friday. The opening is where tracking pretty much spotted it, and heck, this horror pic can be grateful for that in an Obsession <\/em>obsessed holiday frame.<\/li>\n
CinemaScore audiences give the Boots Riley movie a B. The 4-day here is similar to the wide break of Riely\u2019s Sorry to Bother You <\/em>in its second frame of $4.2M. That summer 2018 arthouse pic topped out at $17.4M stateside. Mostly female here at 56% with Caucasians at 36%, Black moviegoers at 34%, Latino and Hispanic at 17%, and Asian American at 8%. Boosters <\/em>is playing best on the coasts where 56% of the gross is coming from versus 43% of the other titles. The Grand Lake cinema in Oakland, CA is the\u00a0pic\u2019s top grossing locale with close to $30K. <\/li>\n![\"'I](\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-deadline-2019\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.jpg\")
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The Curry Barker-directed horror romance was No. 1 for a fourth straight day with $3.3M, ahead of Michael<\/em>\u2018s $2.4M.<\/p>\n