Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith has secured one of the top-grossing re-release weekends in cinema history, according to a report from IGN. The film’s re-release in theaters was a massive success, earning $25.2 million in 2,775 theatres in North America alone.
The re-release of the 2005 film, which is the final chapter in George Lucas’ epic saga, debuted in second spot in this week’s domestic box office chart, behind only the impressive $45 million second week haul of Sinners. The success of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith‘s re-release has cemented its place in the record books, with IGN reporting that it is one of the top-grossing re-release weekends in history.
According to IGN, the only re-releases to have outperformed Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith are Star Wars – A New Hope‘s $36 million from the 1997 Special edition release, and The Lion King‘s $30 million from its 2011 3D release. The impressive box office results for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith demonstrate the enduring popularity of the Star Wars franchise.
The global box office results for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith re-release are equally impressive, with the film taking $17 million internationally. This takes the film’s total global box office haul to $42.2 million, a significant amount that underscores the demand for Star Wars movie re-releases.
The original 2005 release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith was a major commercial success, earning $850 million at the global box office. The film, which reveals how Anakin Skywalker became Darth Vader, is widely regarded as one of the best films in the Star Wars saga.
In comparison to other films released during the same weekend, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith outperformed The Accountant 2‘s domestic box office debut of $24,492,743 and Until Dawn‘s $8.015 million. Meanwhile, Sinners, which was released during the same weekend, has now taken $161.626 million at the global box office after two weekends. The Minecraft Movie continues its march towards $1 billion, with a current total of $816.567 million.
The re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is a significant achievement for the Star Wars franchise, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the films among audiences. As reported by IGN, the film’s success is a testament to the lasting appeal of the Star Wars saga.
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