Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith has wrapped up its 20th-anniversary re-release in the best way possible—by hitting a massive milestone at the global box office. The iconic 2005 film has now officially earned more money in North America than DC’s Wonder Woman and has claimed a new title in the list of highest-grossing films of all time.
The re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith ended on a strong note. On its final day in North American theaters, it brought in an impressive $3.5 million, setting a new record for the biggest Wednesday ever for a re-released film. This amount was a 27.5% increase from the previous day, which was Discount Tuesday, showing how much excitement the film still generates even after 20 years.
With this final push, the movie’s re-release total reached $34.1 million in the United States alone. When added to its original box office earnings, Revenge of the Sith has now made $414.4 million in North America. This total puts it ahead of the 2017 blockbuster Wonder Woman, which earned $412.8 million in the US. By doing so, the Star Wars movie has taken the 41st spot on the list of the highest-grossing movies of all time in the US.
This isn’t the only movie Revenge of the Sith has passed. It also surpassed the US total of Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which collected $411.3 million. The achievement is even more impressive considering that the re-release only lasted a short time and faced competition from other major titles.
Globally, the movie has also reached a new level. Thanks to strong earnings overseas—$488.17 million to be exact—the film’s total worldwide box office now stands at $902.5 million. This means Revenge of the Sith has officially crossed the $900 million mark globally, which is an incredible feat for a 20-year-old film.
The 20th-anniversary re-release of Revenge of the Sith began on April 25 in US theaters. It brought back stars like Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, and Samuel L. Jackson to the big screen, and fans showed up in large numbers to relive the memorable Star Wars experience. The strong support and fan turnout prove that the legacy of the prequel trilogy is stronger than ever.
However, despite its strong box office performance, the film has now been pulled from theaters. The reason is to avoid a clash with Marvel’s newest film, Thunderbolts, which was released this Friday. Still, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith has managed to leave a lasting impact during its limited run.
This re-release not only honored the film’s 20th anniversary but also helped it earn a spot among the top-grossing movies in US history. With its updated total, it’s clear that the force is still strong with Revenge of the Sith.
