In a surprise move, The Mandalorian and Grogu is making way on IMAX screens earlier than expected to make way for another ILM spectacular, Masters of the Universe which hits IMAX screens from 5th June – that’s this Friday. With $246,020,180 in the global kitty so far but only $33.8 million of that from IMAX screens – a huge selling point for the film pre-release – it is perhaps understandable that this decision has been taken.
Masters of the Universe has added last-minute Imax screens to its theatrical rollout after Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened up room for the large-screen format earlier than expected.
Star Wars fans were anticipating Disney’s sci-fi universe to populate Imax screens for at least a few weeks into June following its May 22 premiere. However, it doesn’t seem like that will be the case, as Imax has made a surprise change that will now see its theaters make space in anticipation of Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures’ live-action He-Man movie.
Meanwhile, rumors that The Mandalorian and Grogu made room for the surprise screen shift as a result of disappointment at the box office have started to spread online. The Star Wars spin-off has so far managed to pull a global total of $33.8 million in Imax earnings, with $7.4 million of that amount earned through this weekend. Why the flick has received a shorter-than-expected Imax run has not been officially confirmed.
