New numbers suggest “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” could be the final large event opening before the release of new Marvel films in 2021.
The details: “Rise of Skywalker” is predicted to earn $450 million at the global box office during its opening weekend, Deadline reports.
- That is the same opening numbers for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
- “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” earned $528.9 million during its opening weekend.
By the numbers: According to Deadline, the film will reportedly earn $200 million from the U.S. and Canada and $250 million overseas.
- It is expected to earn $20 million in China, which hasn’t shown overwhelming appreciation for the franchise yet.
Context: “Rise of Skywalker” could be the final box office mega event before 2021 when new Marvel films “Thor: Love and Thunder, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” “Matrix 4” and “Avatar 2” are all expected to drop, Deadline reports.
Possible: “Rise of Skywalker” could shatter a different box office record, according to Forbes. It’s possible the film will break the “Avengers: Endgame” record of $60 million grossed on Thursday night.
- “History shows audiences are likely showing up for the sequel of a controversial sequel,” according to Forbes.