'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' 25th Anniversary Re-Release Earns $14.5M Globally, $8.1M Domestic

May 6, 2024, 05:11 PM

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' has been re-released in theaters for a limited time, drawing significant box office success. The film, originally released 25 years ago, has garnered $8.1 million domestically and $14.5 million globally over the weekend, securing the second highest grossing spot in the domestic box office. This re-release marks one of the biggest opening days for a film's re-release, with an estimated $2.43 million earned domestically from 2,700 locations on the first day. The global re-release success contributes to the film's new ranking among the top 50 highest-grossing films of all time. Roger Ebert praised the film as 'an astonishing achievement in imaginative filmmaking.' Additionally, the international earnings reached $6.4 million.