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Star Wars Delivered The Most Complicated $1 Billion Hit In Box Office History 5 Years Ago
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott)
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The final installment of the iconic Star Wars saga delivers a box office behemoth, but with a twist that leaves Hollywood insiders buzzing.
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- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker crossed the $1 billion mark in 2019, making it one of the most commercially successful films of the year. But director J.J. Abrams faced the daunting task of wrapping up a 40-year-old franchise, leading to a divisive response from critics and fans.
- Despite its blockbuster status, The Rise of Skywalker struggled to recapture the magic of previous Star Wars outings, with many noting the film's narrative complexities and attempts to course-correct after the polarizing reception to The Last Jedi. This left Hollywood insiders wondering if the franchise's future could maintain its cultural dominance.
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J.J. Abrams, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker