Mandalorian/Grogu Opening Weekend Bad Or Good News? : Weekly Geek Highlight
May 25, 2026 · 16m
Summary
The hosts analyze the box office performance of The Mandalorian & Grogu, noting it opened above projections but remains the lowest-grossing Star Wars debut. They contrast its weak word-of-mouth with the viral success of Obsession and Devil’s Advocate, predicting a steep drop-off. The episode also touches on Michael Jackson’s potential billion-dollar milestone and upcoming summer films like Toy Story 5.
Topics discussed
Sponsor Ads: Cohesity, NJ World Cup, ASU
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Mandalorian & Grogu Box Office Analysis
Word of Mouth vs. Critics and Disney+ Confusion
Summer Movie Competition and Future Projections
Sponsor Ads and Devil Wears Prada Sequel Success
WWE Main Event Timestamps and Podcast Wrap-up
Closing Sponsor Ads: NJ World Cup and Just Food
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