After 25 Years Star Wars Phantom Menace Makes Almost $15 Million at the Box Office

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After 25 years Star Wars Phantom Menace Makes Almost $15 Million at the Weekend Box Office

A quarter-century later, Star Wars fans are proving the Force is still strong with The Phantom Menace.

The film’s recent re-release, timed for May the Fourth (Star Wars Day) and its 25th anniversary, brought in an impressive $14.5 million at the global box office. Domestically, it earned $8.1 million, landing the coveted #2 spot at the box office. The film played across 2,700 theaters nationwide, including premium large format and specialty motion D-Box/4D auditoriums.

For context, the 40th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi opened with a respectable $5.1 million last year. This impressive showing by The Phantom Menace demonstrates the enduring popularity of the Star Wars saga and the excitement surrounding its upcoming projects.

The Phantom Menace opened in 1999 and was instantly a pop culture sensation.

The film — which was directed by Star Wars creator George Lucas and starred Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman — broke box office records and has since found a new generation of fans, growing its popularity over the last two decades.

The film tells the origins of Anakin Skywalker who would eventually become the sinister Darth Vader. The science fiction fantasy classic is full of cinematic innovations, creative storytelling, and iconic moments, which are hallmarks of the Star Wars series.

The re-release of The Phantom Menace was paired with an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte, which premieres June 4.

A significant number of international markets are also playing the film including the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Australia, Japan, Mexico and Brazil.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and the entire Star Wars saga is currently streaming on Disney+.

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