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There was never any doubt that Star Wars: The Last Jedi would dominate its opening weekend but the film actually eclipsed its projected $200 million domestic debut, earning an estimated $220 million.
This means that The Last Jedi not only had the biggest opening of 2017 — a title formerly held by Beauty and the Beast's $174.8 million debut — but the second biggest opening weekend ever. The only film it trails? Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which brought in $248 million domestic in 2015.
While The Last Jedi was unable to surpass its predecessor, it did open well ahead of 2016's Rogue One, which earned $155.1 million in its opening weekend last December. The Last Jedi now stands as one of only four movies to have eclipsed $200 million in its domestic debut (unsurprisingly, three of those titles are from Disney).
To put these figures in perspective, Star Wars: The Last Jedi earned more money in its opening weekend than Justice League has earned in total, with the latter film estimated to have made $219.5 million since its debut on November 17.
In addition to its impressive domestic take, the film earned another $230 million internationally, making for a worldwide debut of $450 million. Industry projections had predicted the film to make between $424 million and $440 million in its worldwide debut.
The other major release this weekend, the animated family feature Ferdinand, placed second with an estimated $13.3 million.
For more on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, check out our review and our big list of questions for Episode IX.
Here are the top 10 releases at the North American box office this weekend, according to Box Office Mojo:
1. Star Wars: The Last Jedi $220 million
2. Ferdinand $13.3 million
3. Coco $10 million
4. Wonder $5.4 million
5. Justice League $4.1 million
6. Daddy's Home 2 $3.8 million
7. Thor: Ragnarok $2.9 million
8. The Disaster Artist $2.6 million
9. Murder on the Orient Express $2.4 million
10. Lady Bird $2.1 million
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