In the largest disturbance yet in Disney's otherwise lucrative reign over "Star Wars," the Han Solo spinoff "Solo: A Star Wars Story" opened well below expectations with a franchise-low $83.3 million in ticket sales over the three-day weekend in North American theaters. While the original "Star Wars" films helped define the summer moviegoing experience, Disney released their previous three "Star Wars" films in December. "It's the compressed timeframe between the two 'Star Wars' films and the highly competitive nature of this marketplace. I think part of the allure of the 'Star Wars' brand in the past has been the long wait." "Solo: A Star Wars Story," $83.3 million ($65 million international).

Source: Fox News May 27, 2018 17:48 UTC