Published 20:02 IST, December 23rd 2019

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' beats 'Cats' at the box office; Check out collections

Star Wars final chapter The Rise of Skywalker was one of the most anticipated movies it clashed with Taylor Swift's Cats. Here is their box office collection.

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Star Wars:  Rise of Skywalker was one of most anticipated movies as y have a huge and loyal fan base. movie clashed with Taylor Swift's Cats. Here is ir box office collection so far. Both film released on December 20, 2019.

Despite mixed reactions and concerns of franchise fatigue, force is still strong with Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker turbocharged box office this weekend as ninth instalment set in a galaxy far, far away generated $176 million in U.S. atres and $374 million globally. Taking a look at previous films, 2015's Force Awakens garnered around $248 million and 2017's Last Jedi me around $220 million. Still, Rise of Skywalker represents one of biggest debuts of 2019, as well as third-best start for a December release behind Force Awakens and Last Jedi.

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movie has opened on number one spot defeating, Jumanji: Next Level, which was holding place. Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker reportedly brought $198,000,000 from international market. With that, worldwide collection of film stands at $373,500,000 (about ₹2,657 crores) in its opening weekend. collection would be amazing for many or films but it is below projections for a Star Wars movie.

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On or hand, Cats will leave a greater impact. It opened on #4 with $6.5 million. film did t receive good reviews from movie critics and audiences. Christmas seemed to have gripped by a scratchy Cats fever, which certainly is t strain Universal might have wanted.  trailer of film has also received b reviews.

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According to reports, social media is in love with Tom Hooper’s $95 million film, but audiences seemed to be t very happy. Greatest Showman that released two years ago has been cited as a precedent since it opened early with aver reviews, n hit a wave and soared. However, Greatest Showman received an A in cinema score and currently Cats stands at C+ at cinema score.

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18:40 IST, December 23rd 2019