A micro-budget horror film called Obsession grossed $5.6 million on Wednesday, surpassing Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu, which took in $4.2 million on the same day.

The independent horror movie, made for just $750,000, has been in wide release since May 15. In contrast, the Star Wars project, backed by massive marketing and production resources, launched on May 22. Despite playing in roughly 1,600 more theaters (4,300 compared to Obsession’s 2,655), the Disney film still fell short.

The strong performance of Obsession is being driven by exceptional word-of-mouth, a rare occurrence for wide-release films. The movie has continued to gain momentum after its debut, bucking typical box office trends.

This marks another disappointing result for Disney’s Star Wars franchise. For comparison, Disney’s 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story earned $4.9 million on its first Wednesday after Memorial Day weekend, on its way to a final domestic total of $115.2 million. The Mandalorian and Grogu have so far reached only $109 million domestically.

Many industry observers point to fan fatigue and dissatisfaction with recent creative direction at Lucasfilm as contributing factors in the weaker-than-expected performance of the latest Star Wars release. While Obsession continues its impressive run as a genuine box office phenomenon, Disney’s latest entry has struggled to connect with audiences despite its significant financial and theatrical advantages.