BOX OFFICE: Here's How Much STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Is Expected To Debut With
Jurassic World had best enjoy that record breaking debut while it still can because the early estimates are already in for Star Wars: The Force Awakens' global bow this December (and yes, we know it's only August). Hit the jump to find out how much it's expected to earn...
Common sense says that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is going to open big on December 18th, and Deadline reports that analysts are already predicting a global debut of an incredible $615 million! Jurassic World recently set the record with $524.4 million and reached $1 billion in 13 days, but the Return of the Jedi follow-up should have little trouble surpassing that, earning back its $200 million budget with ease. However, while Star Wars looks set to do well both domestically and overseas, it's set to be dealt a blow by the fact that China don't release Hollywood movies during December.
Don't fret too much though, as the trade adds that it will happen eventually, so expect it to provide a boost when it does. One exhibition president tell them, "Less than four months and counting and nothing is broken so far. All the marketing by Disney is disciplined and methodical as planned. There are no terrible stories from the set. The cast is getting along and showing up at events. J.J. Abrams has a body language about him that’s positive. The story to me is that Disney and Lucasfilm are acting rationally, confidently and not cocky. They’re going about their business instead of reacting." In other words, they know they have a hit on their hands...what do you think?
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