LOS ANGELES: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” the new film in the beloved space saga, opened with massive ticket sales that put it on track to ring up around $200mil (RM815mil) at domestic theaters over the weekend, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Friday. “Last Jedi” is the eighth movie in the saga created by George Lucas in 1977. The new film features actress Carrie Fisher’s final performance as Leia, the famous princess who has become a general leading resistance forces. Fans’ love of the franchise, and Fisher, is expected to drive heavy ticket sales for “Last Jedi” over the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, according to box office analysts. “Last Jedi” began rolling out on Wednesday in international markets, where it has brought in $60.8mil in its first two days, Disney said.

Source: The Star December 16, 2017 01:24 UTC