Box Office: 'Star Wars' Nabs Massive $153.5M Christmas, Crosses $1B Globally
- 8 years ago
J.J. Abrams's record-shattering Star Wars: The Force Awakens has blasted past $1 billion globally faster than any film in history, as well as leading the biggest Christmas weekend ever at the North American box office with a stunning $153.5 million for an early domestic haul of $544.6 million.
The Disney and Lucasfilm title crossed $1 billion on Sunday, its 12th day in release.
Jurassic World, which had the benefit of opening day-and-date in China, was the previous record-holder (13 days).
Force Awakens also snatched the record for biggest second weekend from Jurassic World, which earned $106 million domestically in its sophmore outing.
Overseas, Force Awakens took in $133.3 million for a foreign total of $546 million and worldwide haul of $1.09 billion.
The Disney and Lucasfilm title crossed $1 billion on Sunday, its 12th day in release.
Jurassic World, which had the benefit of opening day-and-date in China, was the previous record-holder (13 days).
Force Awakens also snatched the record for biggest second weekend from Jurassic World, which earned $106 million domestically in its sophmore outing.
Overseas, Force Awakens took in $133.3 million for a foreign total of $546 million and worldwide haul of $1.09 billion.