A 20-Year-Old Star Wars Movie Could Dominate the Box Office This Weekend

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Since 2019, no new Star Wars film has graced the big screen, but that might change this weekend as the classic movie “Revenge of the Sith” celebrates its 20th anniversary and is poised to dominate box office sales. As per Deadline, the re-release of “Revenge of the Sith” raked in approximately $3.4 million from Thursday previews, potentially surpassing the new release “The Accountant 2”. The Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal action thriller earned $2.5 million during these previews, including special screenings for Tax Day last week. Current estimates suggest that “The Accountant 2” will gross over $20 million this weekend. “Revenge of the Sith” is also projected to earn more than $20 million, which could secure it the second spot on the box office charts.

If “Sinners” maintains its strong performance, it could outperform “Revenge of the Sith” during this weekend. The horror film by Ryan Coogler has amassed $77.5 million domestically within its initial week and is thriving on positive word-of-mouth. Last weekend, “Sinners” surpassed predictions and knocked “A Minecraft Movie” off the top spot with a $48 million debut in the U.S.

Back in February, Lucasfilm made an exciting announcement – they’re re-releasing “Revenge of the Sith” in U.S. theaters and some international locations for a limited one-week run. To make the big-screen experience even more immersive, they’ve decided to screen it in various formats like 4DX. This “Revenge of the Sith” event is a follow-up to last year’s anniversary re-release of another prequel, “The Phantom Menace,” which celebrated its 25th anniversary in theaters.

In its initial unveiling, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith was among the top-grossing films in 2005, generating a staggering $849.9 million at global box offices. Upon its debut, it was marketed as the final Star Wars movie, creating an enormous cinematic spectacle as audiences flocked to witness the culmination of the prequel trilogy. Revenge of the Sith further capitalized on favorable critiques; it’s widely acclaimed as the best of the prequels due to its mood and action sequences.

By skillfully releasing Revenge of the Sith, Disney and Lucasfilm demonstrated their strategic acumen in timing it for the 20th anniversary festivities. Although April boasted notable films like A Minecraft Movie and Sinners, it wasn’t the most blockbuster-filled month. This made it an ideal moment for a spectacle such as this, taking advantage of a less crowded weekend before the summer movie season began in May. Moreover, the re-release of Revenge of the Sith followed closely after Star Wars Celebration, where numerous intriguing announcements and updates about future films were shared. With Star Wars fresh on everyone’s mind, it might have enticed more viewers to the theater.

The re-release of a film marking the 20th anniversary is predicted to be among this weekend’s highest grossers, showcasing the eagerness of fans to immerse themselves in the Star Wars universe on the big screen. Even though the franchise continues to thrive through streaming services like Disney+, nothing compares to the grandeur of witnessing the galaxy far, far away on the silver screen. Luckily, moviegoers will have multiple chances to watch Star Wars at cinemas over the next couple of years with upcoming premieres such as The Mandalorian & Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter. Nostalgia played a role in attracting viewers to Revenge of the Sith, but it’s not just about revisiting the past; people also yearn for the cinematic experience of Star Wars.

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2025-04-25 19:39