When you first saw a Star Wars film depends a lot on how old you are, as younger Americans are unsurprisingly a lot more likely to have first seen the movies when they were kids.
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According to Disney The Force Awakens will earn more than $200 million in ticket sales this weekend. The record was set by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in 2011.
The early figures suggest “The Force Awakens” is on course to exceed the record domestic opening of “Jurassic World”, which debuted with $208.8 million in June. No film had over $1 million in advance IMAX sales, but “The Force Awakens” had $6.5 million – one month later, advances sales totaled $50 million – another record.
Star Wars The Force Awakens box office collections: The movie already smashed several film industry records and won praise from critics and moviegoers. Early estimates show that the film is on track to make $100 million on Friday, which make it the first three-digit-millions single day in history.
In such rarified territory, Disney has been cautious about overestimating the box-office force of J.J. Abrams’ seventh chapter in George Lucas’ space saga. China is the world’s second-largest film market.
However, after discussing the offer with his wife, Katie McGrath, he agreed to helm what is set to be the UK’s highest-grossing film, and may even eclipse Avatar’s global box office record.
U.S. composer and conductor John Williams – who created the Star Wars franchise’s renowned theme music – is the man behind the soundtrack to The Force Awakens.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens returns to “a galaxy far, far away” 30 years after the action in the Return of the Jedi from 1983.
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“Clearly, this is not the most important event that’s taking place in the White House today”, Obama deadpanned, after taking the lectern in the crowded briefing room. First lady Michelle Obama hosted a screening for children of families that lost members to war.
