Mumbai: In a major achievement, the ‘Star
Wars: The Force Awakens’ will rack up at least $170 million over its domestic
opening weekend when it hits theaters next December according to early
estimates.
There are few, if any, movies in history
that can claim to have an iconic status similar to that of Star Wars. With the
movie - Star Wars: The Force Awakens all set to hit cinemas this Christmas on
25th December 2015 in India, and with one month to go, the excitement has
reached fever pitch.
Renowned industry experts have said that
the film will hit or exceed $200 million and is poised to set a new record in
its opening weekends. With a month to go, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is
already shattering records. The seventh film in the massively popular franchise
has generated more than $50 million in advance ticket sales.
Most movies would be lucky to open to
$50 million. Four weeks before its debut, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has
more than that in the bank. The record-breaking advance ticket sales, are just
one sign that Star Wars: The Force Awakens could become the highest-grossing
release of all time.
To accommodate demand, a number of theaters
are staying open round the clock during the movie’s first week and adding
screenings at offbeat hours such as 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is also poised
to break the record for a December opening held by 2012’s “The Hobbit: An
Unexpected Journey” at $84.6 million — giving it roughly $170 million.
Well, Indian fans have one month to go
as Star Wars: The Force Awakens releases on 25th December 2015!!
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