#1 of 6 #1 family movie of May 2026
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
2026 · Action, Adventure
$345.6M worldwide · 71% of the chart's total
$177.7M US & Canada · 51% $167.9M elsewhere · 49%
Family box office · May 2026
Family Box Office, May 2026: Top-Grossing Releases
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is the highest-grossing family movie released in May 2026, with $345.6M worldwide, ahead of The Sheep Detectives (2026) at $133.1M and Animal Farm (2026) at $7M. 6 family films released in May 2026 report a worldwide gross, $486.9M in all, 51% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $485.8M across 4 family releases.
- May 2026 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $486.9M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- earned in the US & Canada
- 51%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Family Hits of May 2026?
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) leads with $345.6M, 71% of the total. The top 5 together took $486.9M, almost all of what the 6 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1 $345.6M Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)$177.7M US & Canada · 51% $167.9M elsewhere · 49%
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The chart
Every Family Release of May 2026, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in May 2026.
- 1 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)May 22, 2026 US and Canada: $177.7M Rest of the world: $167.9M Worldwide: $345.6M
May 22, 2026 · English · Action, Adventure, Family $345.6M worldwide - 2 May 8, 2026 US and Canada: $66.1M Rest of the world: $67.1M Worldwide: $133.1M
- 3 May 1, 2026 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: $1.5M Worldwide: $7M
- 4 May 27, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $883.1K
- 5 May 29, 2026 US and Canada: $95.8K Rest of the world: $82.8K Worldwide: $178.6K
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May 1, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in May 2026?
Of the top 6, Animal Farm (2026) earned the biggest share at home (79% in the US & Canada), while The Sheep Detectives (2026) made 50% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $249.5M (51%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 6 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) $345.6M $177.7M US & Canada · 51% $167.9M elsewhere · 49%
- 2 The Sheep Detectives (2026) $133.1M $66.1M US & Canada · 50% $67.1M elsewhere · 50%
- 3 Animal Farm (2026) $7M $5.6M US & Canada · 79% $1.5M elsewhere · 21%
- 4 I Am Frankelda (2026) $883.1K No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Time and Water (2026) $178.6K $95.8K US & Canada · 54% $82.8K elsewhere · 46%
- 6 Swapped (2026) $7 No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of May 2026 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 21 (May 17–23) took $345.6M, led by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 26–May 2 Animal Farm (2026) $7M Animal Farm (2026)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 3–9 The Sheep Detectives (2026) $133.1M The Sheep Detectives (2026)
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 10–16 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 21 Wk 21 May 17–23 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) $345.6M Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
- Week 22 Wk 22 May 24–30 I Am Frankelda (2026) $1.1M I Am Frankelda (2026)
- Week 23 Wk 23 May 31–Jun 6 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does May 2026 Compare With May in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, May 2019 earned the most: $1.2B from 7 films, led by Aladdin (2019). May 2026 took $486.9M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 8 films | 8 | $45.8M | – | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) $40.1M |
| May 2018 15 films · +259% | 15 | $164.4M | +259% | Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018) $48.3M |
| May 2019 7 films · +611% | 7 | $1.2B | +611% | Aladdin (2019) $1.1B |
| May 2020 4 films · −97% | 4 | $29.3M | −97% | Scoob! (2020) $28.6M |
| May 2021 2 films · +698% | 2 | $233.9M | +698% | Cruella (2021) $233.5M |
| May 2022 7 films · −90% | 7 | $22.7M | −90% | F3: Fun and Frustration (2022) $9.8M |
| May 2023 10 films · +2424% | 10 | $574M | +2424% | The Little Mermaid (2023) $569.6M |
| May 2024 9 films · −21% | 9 | $453.3M | −21% | The Garfield Movie (2024) $257.2M |
| May 2025 7 films · −72% | 7 | $125.2M | −72% | Karate Kid: Legends (2025) $117.1M |
| May 2026 6 films · +289% | 6 | $486.9M | +289% | Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) $345.6M |
Archive
Family Box Office in 2026, Month by Month
The months of 2026 with their totals: June leads with $1.1B, led by Toy Story 5 (2026).
- January $8.8M #1 Charlie the Wonderdog (2026)
- February $206.9M #1 GOAT (2026)
- March $395.2M #1 Hoppers (2026)
- April $1B #1 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
- May $486.9M #1 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
- June $1.1B #1 Toy Story 5 (2026)
- July $852.7M #1 Minions & Monsters (2026)
- August $137.5M #1 Coyote vs. Acme (2026)
- September $382.4M #1 Dear You (2026)
- October $484 #1 Treasure Trekkers (2026)
- November so far No grosses
FAQ
Family Box Office May 2026: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing family movie in May 2026?
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) leads with $345.6M worldwide, $177.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Sheep Detectives (2026) at $133.1M and Animal Farm (2026) at $7M.
How much did family movies released in May 2026 earn?
6 family films released in May 2026 report a worldwide gross, $486.9M in all, or $81.1M per film on average.
How many family movies released in May 2026 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) with $345.6M.
How is the May 2026 family box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in May 2026. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the May 2026 family box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.