Star Wars Delivered The Most Complicated $1 Billion Hit In Box Office History 5 Years Ago

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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.