10 Years Ago, Star Wars Set a Box Office Record That May Never Be Broken

On January 6, 2016, The Force Awakens achieved a major accomplishment: it became the highest-grossing film ever in the United States and Canada, surpassing Avatar. The film earned an incredible $764.4 million in just 20 days, and its run in theaters was far from over. Ultimately, The Force Awakens grossed $936.6 million domestically. It’s the only film to ever reach $900 million in North American ticket sales, and it’s unlikely any movie will match that success anytime soon.








