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Star Wars: The Force Awakens has become only the third film of all time to earn over $2 billion at the global box office, reports Variety.
The Force Awakens earned $6.9 million in the US over the weekend, pushing its domestic total to $906m and clearing $2 billion globally.
“This is a historic moment for Star Wars, for Lucasfilm and for Disney, and all of us here are extremely gratified to be a part of this journey with fans around the world who have made Star Wars: The Force Awakens such an extraordinary success,” said Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn. “The film’s achievements are truly astounding, and it’s our great honour to relaunch this cinematic galaxy not only for all the devoted decades-long fans but for a new generation who will keep the Star Wars’ legacy alive for many years to come.”
In the US the film is now more than $140 million ahead of Avatar as the highest-grossing film of all-time. Globally Avatar still appears to be a tougher cookie to crack, with The Force Awakens needing to first surpass Titanic’s $2.19 billion before the climb to Avatar’s $2.78 billion.
Source: Variety
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