Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set to reach $2 billion worldwide today at the box office, joining Avatar ($2.78b) and Titanic ($2.19b) as the only films to ever do so.
"This is a historic moment for Star Wars, for Lucasfilm and for Disney, and all of us here are extremely gratified to be a part of this journey with fans around the world who have made ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ such an extraordinary success," said Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn in a statement. "The film’s achievements are truly astounding, and it’s our great honor to relaunch this cinematic galaxy not only for all the devoted decades-long fans but for a new generation who will keep the Star Wars legacy alive for many years to come."
This will add to a long list of records for the film, including biggest film of all time in both the US and UK.
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