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Revenge of the Sith Re-Release Outpaces The Accountant 2 in Preview Earnings

The Star Wars 20th anniversary re-release grossed $3.4 million in previews, surpassing The Accountant 2’s $2.5 million, as both are projected to exceed $20 million this weekend.

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and The Accountant
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Box Office 'Revenge Of The Sith' $3M+ Strong With The Force

Overview

  • Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith earned $3.4 million in Thursday night preview screenings, leading early box office results for the weekend.
  • The Accountant 2, featuring Ben Affleck, posted $2.5 million in previews, including earnings from earlier Tax Day showings.
  • Both films are projected to surpass $20 million in weekend earnings, with Revenge of the Sith potentially securing the No. 2 spot behind holdover Sinners.
  • Lucasfilm strategically positioned the limited one-week re-release during a slower pre-summer period, leveraging nostalgia and premium formats like 4DX.
  • Revenge of the Sith originally grossed $849.9 million worldwide in 2005 and remains a fan-favorite entry in the Star Wars saga.