“With final numbers now in, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” rose above estimates to post an all-time industry-high $248 million domestically plus $281 million internationally for an all-time record global debut of $529 million since opening December 16″, the company said in a statement.
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The nostalgic and eye-popping Star Wars: The Force Awakens sees the return of old favourites and talented newcomers. The film is playing at a total of 4,134 North American locations on Friday – a record for a December opening.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has smashed the record for the biggest box office debut weekend in North America with ticket sales of $238m (£159.7m).
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The Walt Disney Co. earnings destroy the previous opening record set by “Jurassic World”, which drew $208.8 million this summer.
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63% – Percentage of this weekend’s audience who were over the age of 25.
A theater full of Star Wars fans pitched a fit when the projector failed right in the middle of the movie Friday night.
10 – Number of years between the last “Star Wars” film, “Revenge of the Sith”, and “The Force Awakens”. Globally, “The Force Awakens” is estimated to have a five-day total of $517 million.
It sees original trilogy stars Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher reprise their Han Solo and Princess Leia roles alongside younger franchise newcomers.
3 – Number of “Star Wars” films in the top 15 biggest box office films of all-time, adjusted for inflation.
It also introduces new heroes Rey and Finn to lead a younger generation of new Star Wars fans.
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360 – Days until the release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Disney’s first “Star Wars” spinoff film.
