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The story is far from over regarding the ultimate fate of Jon Favreau's movie adaptation of the hit Disney+ series, thanks to stellar word-of-mouth and kids. The other big story at the Memorial Day box office is 'Obsession' — which could see a 16 percent spike in its second weekend.
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May 23, 2026
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The story is far from over regarding the ultimate fate of Jon Favreau's movie adaptation of the hit Disney+ series, thanks to stellar word-of-mouth and kids. The other big story at the Memorial Day box office is 'Obsession' — which could see a 16 percent spike in its second weekend.
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May 23, 2026
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The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
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