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'Mandalorian and Grogu' tops North American box office with $82M

'The Mandalorian and Grogu's' $81.9 million opening weekend fell below 'Solo's' inflation-adjusted total, signaling major trouble for Star Wars at Disney.

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What happened "Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu" is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $82 million in receipts this weekend, Box Office Mojo.com announced.
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Center'Mandalorian and Grogu' tops North American box office with $82M

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Right / center-rightStar Wars franchise in serious trouble as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' disappoints in opening box office

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Fox NewsNews report · May 24, 10:54 PM

Star Wars franchise in serious trouble as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' disappoints in opening box office

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'The Mandalorian and Grogu's' $81.9 million opening weekend fell below 'Solo's' inflation-adjusted total, signaling major trouble for Star Wars at Disney.

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UPIWire story · May 24, 11:08 PM

'Mandalorian and Grogu' tops North American box office with $82M

"Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu" is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $82 million in receipts this weekend, Box Office Mojo.com announced.

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Wall Street JournalNews report · May 24, 4:57 PM

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Returns Star Wars to Theaters

Disney estimates the movie will bring in $102 million domestically this holiday weekend.

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CNBCNews report · May 24, 4:04 PM

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest-ever Star Wars film opening

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Disney's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied and estimated $82 million in domestic ticket sales through its first three days in theaters.

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