The fact that Disney has already recruited Johnson for a separate trilogy of Star Wars instalments shows their confidence in the filmmaker.Įpisode 8: The Last Jedi continues on from the previous chapter with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) finally seen in the flesh, and franchise newbie Rey (Daisy Ridley) hoping to learn the ways of the Force from the seasoned Jedi Master. Let’s face it, the Looper filmmaker is a genius and one of the most inventive directors in Tinsel Town right now. When filmmaker Rian Johnson was brought on board to direct the eighth Star Wars chapter, I was positively more excited for this instalment than J.J. 'The Last Jedi' is getting rave reviews from critics. $248 million two years ago.Living up to the galactic hype of its predecessor isĪ challenge for 'Last Jedi,' but the film looks to be up for it. Likely come up short against the opening for 'The Force Awakens,' butįriday's box office windfall bodes well for the space franchise as it headsĪn opening weekend belongs to 'Force Awakens,' which premiered to Opens in more than 4,100 theaters domestically this weekend.
The Thursday night box office for 'Last Jedi' is rolled into Friday.
Wars: The Force Awakens,' which made $119 million when it opened in 2015. The opening day of Episode VIII are second only to its prequel, 'Star
