.Jurassic World did an absolutely horrible job. Horrible. Jurassic World should be ashamed of itself. Now, I like Universal Studios. Good people there, but they’ve got a lot of problems. Strictly third rate. Not a good look for Universal Studios. But, Star Wars: The Force Awakens? It‘s gonna be huge. I’m telling you. Huge. Not even close. JJ Abrams is a total winner. Disney will have so much winning that they’ll get bored with winning.
Disney, the company that plunked down $4 billion and change for the rights to George Lucas’ brainchild, is in the enviable position of downplaying expectations, but rival studios and industry analysts believe that “The Force Awakens” will open to $210 million or more, establishing a new high-water mark.
You take China. Big league. People think I don’t like China, I love China. I have people that I know in China. They love me. But let me tell you about China. When was the last time we won a box office war with China? So don’t tell me about China, I know China. You wanna buy a movie ticket in China, that’s fine. Buy from China.
It will also be in most of the known world. The one major exception being China, where “The Force Awakens” lands on Jan. 9. That massive distribution campaign also has some predicting that the latest excursion to a galaxy far, far away will top “Jurassic World’s” record-setting $525.5 million global bow.
Long story short, it’s gonna make a shitload of money. Also, buddy Dave over at Forbes and Geek has already seen it. Here’s his Star Wars: The Force Awakens review. Read it. It’s spoiler free. Unlike Facebook right now.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Enthusiasts dressed as characters from 'Star Wars' attend the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens - European film premiere held at the Odeon Leicester Square. Featuring: Atmosphere, Fans Where: London, United Kingdom When: 16 Dec 2015 Credit: Daniel Deme/WENN.com
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A sniffer dog searches equipment brought in by the media amidst heightened security surrounding the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Claire Greenway/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: R2-D2 and C-3PO attend the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens - European film premiere held at the Odeon Leicester Square. Featuring: Atmosphere, Fans Where: London, United Kingdom When: 16 Dec 2015 Credit: Daniel Deme/WENN.com
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mark Hamill attends the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Enthusiasts dressed as characters from 'Star Wars' attend the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Harrison Ford attends the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker attend the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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The European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' held at the Odeon and Vue, Leicester Square - Arrivals Featuring: Daisy Ridley Where: London, United Kingdom When: 16 Dec 2015 Credit: Mario Mitsis/WENN.com
