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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Revenue (Daily) (with Theater Counts)

Domestic Total: 935.64M

Opening Weekend: 247.97M

Legs: 4.00

Overview: Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.


TMDB

7.3

IMDB

7.7

Metacritic

80

RT Tomato

93

RT Popcorn

84

Letterboxd

3.27

Daily Table

DateRevenue% YDTheaters
Thu, Dec 17, 2015$57,000,000+ 0.00%
Fri, Dec 18, 2015$119,119,282+ 108.98%4134
Sat, Dec 19, 2015$68,294,204 -42.67%4134
Sun, Dec 20, 2015$60,553,189 -11.33%4134
Mon, Dec 21, 2015$40,109,742 -33.76%4134
Tue, Dec 22, 2015$37,361,729 -6.85%4134
Wed, Dec 23, 2015$38,022,183+ 1.77%4134
Thu, Dec 24, 2015$27,395,725 -27.95%4134
Fri, Dec 25, 2015$49,325,663+ 80.05%4134
Sat, Dec 26, 2015$56,731,532+ 15.01%4134
Sun, Dec 27, 2015$43,145,665 -23.95%4134
Mon, Dec 28, 2015$31,362,029 -27.31%4134
Tue, Dec 29, 2015$29,528,583 -5.85%4134
Wed, Dec 30, 2015$28,085,057 -4.89%4134
Thu, Dec 31, 2015$22,932,686 -18.35%4134
Fri, Jan 1, 2016$34,394,152+ 49.98%4134
Sat, Jan 2, 2016$34,368,250 -0.08%4134
Sun, Jan 3, 2016$21,479,271 -37.50%4134
Mon, Jan 4, 2016$8,021,882 -62.65%4134
Tue, Jan 5, 2016$7,967,428 -0.68%4134
Wed, Jan 6, 2016$6,210,432 -22.05%4134
Thu, Jan 7, 2016$5,972,359 -3.83%4134
Fri, Jan 8, 2016$10,744,380+ 79.90%4134
Sat, Jan 9, 2016$19,204,072+ 78.74%4134
Sun, Jan 10, 2016$12,405,333 -35.40%4134
Mon, Jan 11, 2016$3,108,701 -74.94%4134
Tue, Jan 12, 2016$3,844,408+ 23.67%4134
Wed, Jan 13, 2016$3,114,937 -18.97%4134
Thu, Jan 14, 2016$3,129,967+ 0.48%4134
Fri, Jan 15, 2016$6,328,954+ 102.21%3822
Sat, Jan 16, 2016$11,028,514+ 74.25%3822
Sun, Jan 17, 2016$8,984,649 -18.53%3822
Mon, Jan 18, 2016$6,678,148 -25.67%3822
Tue, Jan 19, 2016$2,380,910 -64.35%3822
Wed, Jan 20, 2016$1,814,233 -23.80%3822
Thu, Jan 21, 2016$1,884,097+ 3.85%3822
Fri, Jan 22, 2016$3,535,257+ 87.64%3365
Sat, Jan 23, 2016$6,814,652+ 92.76%3365
Sun, Jan 24, 2016$3,728,739 -45.28%3365
Mon, Jan 25, 2016$1,295,742 -65.25%3365
Tue, Jan 26, 2016$1,574,483+ 21.51%3365
Wed, Jan 27, 2016$1,324,479 -15.88%3365
Thu, Jan 28, 2016$1,338,464+ 1.06%3365
Fri, Jan 29, 2016$2,468,701+ 84.44%2556
Sat, Jan 30, 2016$5,089,962+ 106.18%2556
Sun, Jan 31, 2016$3,558,021 -30.10%2556
Mon, Feb 1, 2016$780,785 -78.06%2556
Tue, Feb 2, 2016$927,503+ 18.79%2556
Wed, Feb 3, 2016$798,790 -13.88%2556
Thu, Feb 4, 2016$803,545+ 0.60%2556
Fri, Feb 5, 2016$1,772,763+ 120.62%2262
Sat, Feb 6, 2016$3,769,739+ 112.65%2262
Sun, Feb 7, 2016$1,430,814 -62.04%2262
Mon, Feb 8, 2016$678,633 -52.57%2262
Tue, Feb 9, 2016$708,043+ 4.33%2262
Wed, Feb 10, 2016$628,195 -11.28%2262
Thu, Feb 11, 2016$585,308 -6.83%2262
Fri, Feb 12, 2016$1,188,588+ 103.07%1810
Sat, Feb 13, 2016$2,461,903+ 107.13%1810
Sun, Feb 14, 2016$2,508,785+ 1.90%1810
Mon, Feb 15, 2016$1,481,415 -40.95%1810
Tue, Feb 16, 2016$575,323 -61.16%1810
Wed, Feb 17, 2016$465,786 -19.04%1810
Thu, Feb 18, 2016$479,531+ 2.95%1810
Fri, Feb 19, 2016$917,914+ 91.42%1618
Sat, Feb 20, 2016$1,777,894+ 93.69%1618
Sun, Feb 21, 2016$1,211,487 -31.86%1618
Mon, Feb 22, 2016$296,878 -75.49%1618
Tue, Feb 23, 2016$365,327+ 23.06%1618
Wed, Feb 24, 2016$316,654 -13.32%1618
Thu, Feb 25, 2016$309,435 -2.28%1618
Fri, Feb 26, 2016$671,519+ 117.01%1433
Sat, Feb 27, 2016$1,445,740+ 115.29%1433
Sun, Feb 28, 2016$869,180 -39.88%1248
Mon, Feb 29, 2016$237,419 -72.68%1433
Tue, Mar 1, 2016$282,460+ 18.97%1433
Wed, Mar 2, 2016$237,754 -15.83%1433
Thu, Mar 3, 2016$231,559 -2.61%1433
Fri, Mar 4, 2016$423,072+ 82.71%1021
Sat, Mar 5, 2016$864,129+ 104.25%1021
Sun, Mar 6, 2016$577,503 -33.17%1021
Mon, Mar 7, 2016$153,120 -73.49%1021
Tue, Mar 8, 2016$163,629+ 6.86%1021
Wed, Mar 9, 2016$146,770 -10.30%1021
Thu, Mar 10, 2016$153,522+ 4.60%1021
Fri, Mar 11, 2016$309,461+ 101.57%760
Sat, Mar 12, 2016$581,919+ 88.04%760
Sun, Mar 13, 2016$406,372 -30.17%760
Mon, Mar 14, 2016$144,714 -64.39%760
Tue, Mar 15, 2016$166,095+ 14.77%760
Wed, Mar 16, 2016$148,312 -10.71%760
Thu, Mar 17, 2016$142,054 -4.22%760
Fri, Mar 18, 2016$240,725+ 69.46%568
Sat, Mar 19, 2016$428,104+ 77.84%568
Sun, Mar 20, 2016$297,242 -30.57%568
Mon, Mar 21, 2016$123,856 -58.33%568
Tue, Mar 22, 2016$134,780+ 8.82%568
Wed, Mar 23, 2016$133,075 -1.27%568
Thu, Mar 24, 2016$141,559+ 6.38%568
Fri, Mar 25, 2016$287,489+ 103.09%552
Sat, Mar 26, 2016$323,606+ 12.56%552
Sun, Mar 27, 2016$205,389 -36.53%552
Mon, Mar 28, 2016$142,911 -30.42%552
Tue, Mar 29, 2016$129,437 -9.43%552
Wed, Mar 30, 2016$126,362 -2.38%552
Thu, Mar 31, 2016$143,797+ 13.80%552
Fri, Apr 1, 2016$211,084+ 46.79%462
Sat, Apr 2, 2016$303,186+ 43.63%462
Sun, Apr 3, 2016$167,359 -44.80%462
Mon, Apr 4, 2016$56,853 -66.03%462
Tue, Apr 5, 2016$67,498+ 18.72%462
Wed, Apr 6, 2016$58,258 -13.69%462
Thu, Apr 7, 2016$68,632+ 17.81%462
Fri, Apr 8, 2016$105,483+ 53.69%346
Sat, Apr 9, 2016$172,954+ 63.96%346
Sun, Apr 10, 2016$100,486 -41.90%346
Mon, Apr 11, 2016$24,858 -75.26%346
Tue, Apr 12, 2016$32,087+ 29.08%346
Wed, Apr 13, 2016$24,877 -22.47%346
Thu, Apr 14, 2016$32,555+ 30.86%346
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Cast

NameCharacter
Harrison FordHan Solo
Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
Carrie FisherGeneral Leia Organa
Adam DriverKylo Ren / Ben Solo
Daisy RidleyRey
John BoyegaFinn
Oscar IsaacPoe Dameron
Lupita Nyong'oMaz Kanata
Andy SerkisSupreme Leader Snoke
Domhnall GleesonGeneral Hux
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
Max von SydowLor San Tekka
Peter MayhewChewbacca
Gwendoline ChristieCaptain Phasma
Joonas SuotamoChewbacca Double
Pip AndersenLead Stormtrooper
Simon PeggUnkar Plutt
Kiran ShahTeedo
Sasha FrostJakku Villager
Pip TorrensColonel Kaplan
Andrew JackMajor Ematt
Rocky MarshallColonel Datoo
Greg GrunbergSnap Wexley
Emun ElliottBrance
Brian VernelBala-Tik
Yayan RuhianTasu Leech
Sebastian ArmestoLieutenant Mitaka
Maisie Richardson-SellersKorr Sella
Warwick DavisWollivan
Cailey FlemingYoung Rey
Mark StanleyKnight of Ren
Ken LeungAdmiral Statura
Iko UwaisRazoo Quin-Fee
Anna BrewsterBazine Netal
Harriet WalterDr. Kalonia
Tim RoseAdmiral Ackbar
Erik BauersfeldAdmiral Ackbar (voice)
Mike QuinnNien Nunb
Bill Kipsang RotichNein Nunb (voice)
Michael GiacchinoFN-3181
Nigel GodrichFN-9330
Judah FriedlanderBar Patron
Victor McGuireBar Patron
Miltos YerolemouBar Patron
Billie LourdLieutenant Connix
Leanne BestMin Sakul
Crystal ClarkeEnsign Goode
Jeffery KissoonRear Admiral Guich
Claudia SermbezisLema Eelyak
Gerald W. AbramsCaptain Cypress
Jim McGrathVice Admiral Resdox
Philicia SaundersTabala Zo
Morgan DameronCommodore Meta
Jessica HenwickJess Testor
Tosin ColeLieutenant Bastian
James McArdleNiv Lek
Stefan GrubeYolo Ziff
Dixie ArnoldResistance Soldier
Hannah John-KamenFirst Order Officer
Kate FleetwoodFirst Order Officer
Thomas Brodie-SangsterFirst Order Officer
Brian HerringBB-8
Dave ChapmanBB-8
Jimmy VeeR2-D2 (uncredited)
Cecep Arif RahmanCrokind Shand (uncredited)
Ian WhyteBollie Prindel / Roodown (uncredited)
Daniel CraigStormtrooper (uncredited)
Ewan McGregorObi-Wan Kenobi (voice) (uncredited)
Frank OzYoda (archive sound) (uncredited)
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi (archive sound) (uncredited)
Tom KaneHosnian Citizen / Starkiller Technician (voice) (uncredited)
Catherine TaberHangar Officer / Starkiller Technician (voice) (uncredited)
Matthew WoodEllo Asty / Quiggold / Niima Thug (voice) (uncredited)
Sam WitwerStormtroopers / Star Destroyer PA Announcer / Star Destroyer Officer (voice)
Meredith SalengerResistance Technician (voice) (uncredited)
James Arnold TaylorFirst Order Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Michael DonovanStarkiller PA Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Devon LibranHangar Officer / Starkiller Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Robert StamblerRed Eyed Sand Alien (voice) (uncredited)
Verona BlueResistance PA Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Fred TatascioreNiima Scavenger / Forest Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Patrick CorrellResistance Medic (voice) (uncredited)
Karen HuieNiima Scavenger (voice) (uncredited)
Orly SchuchmacherDesert Scavenger (voice) (uncredited)
Ben SchwartzStormtrooper (uncredited)
Mark DodsonNiima Scavenger (voice) (uncredited)
Liang YangFN-2199 (uncredited)
David AcordFN-2199 (uncredited)
Jamie B. ChambersHeavy Gunner Stormtrooper (uncredited)
David M. SantanaFirst Order Stormtrooper / Snowtrooper Commander / Heavy Gunner Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Francesca LongriggBar Patron
D.C. BarnsBar Patron
Tom EddenFirst Order Officer
Richard RiddellFirst Order Officer
Jefferson HallFirst Order Officer
Jack LaskeyFirst Order Officer
Daniel AdjeiJashco Phurus (uncredited)
Charlie AkinFirst Order Stormtrooper / Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
Adrian AllanRebel Soldier (uncredited)
Samantha AlleyneFirst Order Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Paul BiddissX-Wing Pilot (uncredited)
Hannah BlamiresFirst Order Officer (uncredited)
Rony BridgesFirst Order Admiral (uncredited)
Stuart BuddStormtrooper (uncredited)
Calvin ChenResistance Engineer (uncredited)
Alan ChimesStormtrooper (uncredited)
Jamie ClayStormtrooper (uncredited)
David W. CollinsHangar Officer / Forest Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Cavin CornwallDurteel Haza / Sidon Ithano (uncredited)
Rowan CoxStorm Trooper (uncredited)
Nathalie CuznerPZ-4CO (uncredited)
Rimmel DanielStormtrooper (uncredited)
Keith De'WinterGoss Toowers (uncredited)
Adrian Derrick-PalmerStormtrooper (uncredited)
Cameron EdwardsJakku Villager (uncredited)
Jesse Michael FullingtonFirst Order Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Gloria GarciaJakku Defender (uncredited)
Salo GardnerBar Patron (uncredited)
Caroline GarnellRebel Alliance (uncredited)
Chris GedenFirst Order Officer (uncredited)
Versha GrantRebel (uncredited)
Steven James GriffithsSnowtrooper (uncredited)
Gary HailesStormtrooper (uncredited)
Tim HammersleyRebel (uncredited)
Chris HastingsFirst Order Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Marina HayterBar Worker (uncredited)
Kelvin HewlettResistance (uncredited)
Matthew HobbsResistance Fighter (uncredited)
Phil HodgesX-Wing Pilot (uncredited)
Leigh HollandStormtrooper (uncredited)
Kevin HudsonRebel Alliance (uncredited)
Phoenix JamesStormtrooper (uncredited)
Zander JamesStormtrooper (uncredited)
Tobias James-SamuelsFun House Officer (uncredited)
Paul KaseyEllo Asty (uncredited)
Aaron KennedyCloaked Messenger (uncredited)
Aidan KnightTie Fighter Pilot (uncredited)
Sanj KrishnanResistance Engineer (uncredited)
Lukas LandauX-Wing Pilot (uncredited)
Andrei LenartResistance Soldier (uncredited)
Jorge LeonRebel Alliance (uncredited)
Julia LeylandRebel Medic (uncredited)
Billy James MachinStormtrooper (uncredited)
Hamza MalikJakku Villager (uncredited)
Raymond MamrakStormtrooper (uncredited)
Kelsey EdwardsResistance Fighter (uncredited)
Kenny-Lee MbanefoFirst Order Stormtrooper (uncredited)
David McCarrisonBar Patron (uncredited)
Sandeep MohanFirst Order Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Benjayx MurphyOfficer of the Rebel Alliance (uncredited)
Robert StrangeProfessor Allium (uncredited)
Charlie NevettBar Patron (uncredited)
Jason NichollsStormtrooper (uncredited)
Terry NobleHoM 56 (uncredited)
David NorfolkPolitician (uncredited)
Tatsujiro OtoBar Patron (uncredited)
Gillian PittawayResistance Member (uncredited)
Nathan PlantHassk Thug (uncredited)
Elroy PowellRosser Weno (uncredited)
Jay RinconStormtrooper (uncredited)
Marc RolfeFirst Order Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Julio RomeoResistance Fighter (uncredited)
Arti ShahPower Droid (uncredited)
Kat SheridanResistance Medic / Forest Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Stephanie SilvaME-8D9 (uncredited)
Jasper SkinnerSenior Resistance Officer (uncredited)
Sandy Kate SladeLady Astronaut (uncredited)
Clem SoResistance Fighter (uncredited)
Benito SovranoStormtrooper captain (uncredited)
Karol SteeleJakku Village Elder (uncredited)
François SternkikerX-Wing Pilot (uncredited)
Frank StoneRebel General (uncredited)
Andy SweetX-Wing Pilot (uncredited)
Peter TheobaldsNima Outpost Scavenger (uncredited)
Pablo VerdejoRebel Soldier (uncredited)
Ashley WardBar Patron (uncredited)
Paul WarrenVarmik (uncredited)
Topo WresniwiroUbert Quaril (uncredited)
Joshua ÁsbergFirst Order Snowtrooper (uncredited)
Joe CashStormtrooper (uncredited)
Clare GlassFriend of Big Toad (uncredited)
Kevin SmithStormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Middlebro'Jakku Villager (uncredited)

Comps

Comps are similar or comparison movies that are used for analysis and marketing purposes. The way they are found is described in more detail in the paper. Comps always have release dates before the movie they are compared to.

TitleRelease DateBudget
PixelsJul 16, 2015$88M
The MartianSep 30, 2015$108M
Self/lessJul 10, 2015$26M
In the Heart of the SeaDec 3, 2015$100M
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2Nov 18, 2015$160M
Maze Runner: The Scorch TrialsSep 9, 2015$61M
Jurassic WorldJun 6, 2015$150M
Terminator GenisysJun 23, 2015$155M
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Profitability Breakdown

Domestic

Week 1: $420.46M

Investor Share: $252.28M

Week 2: $265.57M

Investor Share: $146.07M

Week 3+: $306.61M

Investor Share: $153.3M

International

$1.12B (53.06%)

Investor Share: $392.78M

Costs

Budget: $245M


P&A: $245M

Breakdown

Gross: $2.06B


Net: $944.42M


Costs: $490M

Profit

Profit: $454.42M

The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.

Production Companies

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