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 The latest installment struggled over the Memorial Day weekend,
securing $103 million in 4,381 North American locations over the
four-days, according to Monday estimates. It came in way under
projections, opening with $84.7 million over three days, and
just $148 million globally.
"Solo" represents the lowest opening for a "Star Wars" film
since Disney took over the franchise starting with 2015's "The
Force Awakens." As the first film in the sequel trilogy, "The
Force Awakens" launched with a massive $248 million three-day
total. A year later, "Rogue One" debuted with $155 million,
while the most recent installment prior to "Solo" -- "The Last
Jedi" -- bowed just five months ago in December 2017 with $220
million.
"Solo" did help land the best domestic Memorial Day weekend
since 2014 when "X-Men: Days of Future Past" was the top film.
However, it wasn't enough to land the highest Memorial Day
opening. That title still belongs to "Pirates of the Caribbean:
At World's End," which debuted with $139.8 million in 2007.
The second standalone "Star Wars" anthology film has received
mixed reviews. It currently holds an A- CinemaScore, along with
a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Solo" was the only wide release this weekend, meaning the rest
of the North American box office consists of a series of
holdovers.
"Deadpool 2" slid to No. 2, where it made $55 million from 4,349
screens over four-days. That brings its domestic total up to
$219 million.
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In third is another heroic blockbuster, "Avengers: Infinity War."
The Marvel and Disney title's scored $21.2 million in 3,768
locations. In five weeks, its domestic tally has topped $626
million, while globally it has made $1.9 billion.
"Book Club" landed in fourth during its sophomore outing.
Paramount's latest comedy took in $9.5 million for the three days on
2,810 screens. Its domestic total now reads $34.2 million after
earning $12.5 million for the four-day weekend.
That leaves Warner Bros.' "Life of the Party" at No. 5, with $6.9
million from 2,937 locations for the four days. Its three-day total
was $5 million, while its three-week domestic grosses lands at $40.9
million.
Also in the top 10 is the little documentary that could-- "RBG." The
title centered on the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth
Bader Ginsburg made $1.5 million on just 415 screens over the
four-day weekend. In four weeks, the Magnolia and Participant Media
film has grossed an impressive $6 million.
"Solo" still boosts the domestic box office 23.1% compared to
Memorial Day weekend in 2017, according to comScore. Meanwhile, the
year-to-date box office is up 7.6%.
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