#1 of 5 #1 fantasy movie of May 2026
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
2026 · Action, Adventure
$345.6M worldwide · 73% of the chart's total
$177.7M US & Canada · 51% $167.9M elsewhere · 49%
Fantasy box office · May 2026
Fantasy Box Office, May 2026: Top-Grossing Releases
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is the highest-grossing fantasy movie released in May 2026, with $345.6M worldwide, ahead of Mortal Kombat II (2026) at $129.6M and I Am Frankelda (2026) at $883.1K. 5 fantasy films released in May 2026 report a worldwide gross, $476.1M in all, 54% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $475.2M across 3 fantasy releases.
- May 2026 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $476.1M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- earned in the US & Canada
- 54%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Fantasy Hits of May 2026?
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) leads with $345.6M, 73% of the total. The top 5 together took $476.1M, almost all of what the 5 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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Every Fantasy 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: $79.8M Rest of the world: $49.8M Worldwide: $129.6M
- 3 May 27, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $883.1K
- 4 May 15, 2026 US and Canada: $26.7K Rest of the world: $13.3K Worldwide: $40.1K
- 5 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 5, Decorado (2026) earned the biggest share at home (67% in the US & Canada), while Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) made 49% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $257.5M (54%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 5 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 Mortal Kombat II (2026) $129.6M $79.8M US & Canada · 62% $49.8M elsewhere · 38%
- 3 I Am Frankelda (2026) $883.1K No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Decorado (2026) $40.1K $26.7K US & Canada · 67% $13.3K elsewhere · 33%
- 5 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 Swapped (2026) $7 Swapped (2026)
- Week 19 Wk 19 May 3–9 Mortal Kombat II (2026) $129.6M Mortal Kombat II (2026)
- Week 20 Wk 20 May 10–16 Decorado (2026) $40.1K Decorado (2026)
- 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) $883.1K 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: $1.8B from 13 films, led by Aladdin (2019). May 2026 took $476.1M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 5 films | 5 | $951.3M | – | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) $795.9M |
| May 2018 10 films · −53% | 10 | $448.8M | −53% | Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) $392.9M |
| May 2019 13 films · +291% | 13 | $1.8B | +291% | Aladdin (2019) $1.1B |
| May 2020 3 films · −100% | 3 | $644.3K | −100% | The Academy of Magic (2020) $393.2K |
| May 2021 2 films · −39% | 2 | $391K | −39% | The Water Man (2021) $383.2K |
| May 2022 3 films · +245517% | 3 | $960.3M | +245517% | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) $955.8M |
| May 2023 7 films · −38% | 7 | $593.2M | −38% | The Little Mermaid (2023) $569.6M |
| May 2024 8 films · −23% | 8 | $458.3M | −23% | The Garfield Movie (2024) $257.2M |
| May 2025 5 films · −13% | 5 | $397.2M | −13% | Thunderbolts* (2025) $382.4M |
| May 2026 5 films · +20% | 5 | $476.1M | +20% | Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) $345.6M |
Archive
Fantasy Box Office in 2026, Month by Month
The months of 2026 with their totals: July leads with $4.7B, led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).
- January $20.4M #1 Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
- February $54.5M #1 Dracula (2026)
- March $5.6M #1 The Pout-Pout Fish (2026)
- April $1B #1 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
- May $476.1M #1 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
- June $117.6M #1 Masters of the Universe (2026)
- July $4.7B #1 Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
- August $191.6M #1 Coyote vs. Acme (2026)
- September $111.5M #1 Practical Magic 2 (2026)
- October No grosses
- November so far No grosses
FAQ
Fantasy 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing fantasy 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 Mortal Kombat II (2026) at $129.6M and I Am Frankelda (2026) at $883.1K.
How much did fantasy movies released in May 2026 earn?
5 fantasy films released in May 2026 report a worldwide gross, $476.1M in all, or $95.2M per film on average.
How many fantasy 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 fantasy 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 fantasy 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.