The Mandalorian and Grogu Could Beat a Record Set by Solo - IGN Daily Fix

Today's Daily Fix discusses box office predictions for the new Star Wars movie, "Mandalorian and Grogu," the possibility of real-world ads in GTA 6, and details about the game Sorrowos. Disney has reportedly lowered expectations for "Mandalorian and Grogu," estimating an $80 million gross over the 4-day Memorial Day weekend. This is significantly less than "The Rise of Skywalker" ($177 million) and slightly below "Solo: A Star Wars Story" ($84 million), which currently holds the record for the lowest Star Wars opening under Disney ownership. However, "Mandalorian and Grogu" has a much smaller budget ($160 million) compared to "Solo" ($363 million), giving it a better chance at profitability. Director Jon Favreau aims to evoke the same wonder for new generations. The movie releases May 22nd. In other news, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnik confirmed that GTA 6 will not feature real-world product placements to maintain the game's satirical, fictional world. This decision keeps the brand pure, as GTA is known for parodying American society. Finally, Sorrowos, from the makers of Returnal, is now available exclusively on PS5. It builds on Returnal's foundations with features like Carcosa modifiers to adjust difficulty and an armor matrix for progression. Combat mastery and understanding shield/parry mechanics are crucial for survival.