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'The Phantom Menace' Tops Disney+ Views, Earns $12.07M in 25th Anniversary Re-Release

May 11, 2024, 03:20 PM

The 25th anniversary re-release of 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' has garnered significant attention, amassing a domestic gross of $12.07M from 2,700 locations. This resurgence in popularity is evident as the film has become the most viewed Star Wars movie on Disney+, a testament to its enduring appeal despite its initial mixed reviews. The re-release, part of Disney's strategy to revitalize interest in the Star Wars franchise, has contributed to a notable increase in Disney's ranking among domestic distributors for the year. The lifetime total domestic gross now stands at $486.62M.