Lucasfilm and Disney’s 20th Anniversary rerelease of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is taking box office by storm, with Thursday previews earning $3.4 million ahead of its limited one-week engagement. The film is projected to earn between $20-23 million upon release.
Meanwhile, Ben Affleck’s new action-thriller The Accountant 2 is expected to come in second, with opening weekend projections ranging from $23-25 million. Despite initial doubts, the film has garnered a 93% audience Rotten Tomatoes score and boasts a strong cast, including Jon Bernthal and Cynthia Addai-Robinson.
Warner Bros.’ Sinners has emerged as a surprise contender, taking top spot with a massive $42 million in its second weekend. The period supernatural vampire pic starring Michael B. Jordan has become a runaway water-cooler sensation, thanks to its near-perfect audience scores and glowing reviews from critics.
Revenge of the Sith’s re-release comes amidst the 20th anniversary of the final prequel film, which has grown in popularity among a new generation of Star Wars fans. The film is expected to be a top opener for rereleases, potentially surpassing the record held by 1977’s Star Wars, which grossed $35.9 million when re-released in 1997.
As projections continue to shift, it remains to be seen how these films will perform over the weekend. With Sinners and The Accountant 2 competing for male attention, Revenge of the Sith has a unique advantage playing to families.
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