Disney’sStar Wars: The Force Awakensis finally here, and fans turned out in record-breaking numbers to see this highly-anticipated sci-fi sequel. This big screen adventure took in $238 million at thebox office, shattering the $208.8 million mark set byJurassic Worldthis summer. Some fans in New York and London were treated to a very special surprise, though, an unannounced appearance by one of the film’s new stars,John Boyega. Over the weekend, the actor posted and retweeted a number of photos and videos from his appearances on his officialTwitteraccount, which you can check out below.
The opening weekend record is just one of many box office records thatStar Wars: The Force Awakenshas already broken.Star Wars: The Force Awakensset new marks for highest Thursday preview gross with $57 million, the biggest Friday and single-day gross with $120.5 million, making it the first film ever to earn $100 million in a single day. It also became the fastest movie to reach both the $100 million and $200 million domestic box office milestones, while shattering the December opening weekend gross of $84.6 million. It also set new records for biggestIMAXThursday night preview ($5.7 million), single-day ($14 million, Friday), and weekend ($30.1 million), and the highest per-theater average for a wide release ($57,568).
Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill introduce three new heroes into theStar Warsuniverse, John Boyega’s Finn,Daisy Ridley’s Rey andOscar Isaac’sPoe Dameron, along withAdam Driver’s villainous Kylo Ren.Mark Hamill(Luke Skywalker),Harrison Ford(Han Solo) andCarrie Fisherare also reprising their iconic roles from the original trilogy, although very little is known about their characters. TheStar Wars: The Force Awakenssupporting cast includesDomhnall Gleesonas General Hux,Lupita Nyong’oas Maz Kanata,Gwendoline Christieas Captain Phasma,Andy Serkisas Supreme Leader Snoke andMax von Sydowas an unidentified character.
J.J. AbramsdirectsStar Wars: The Force Awakensfrom a screenplay he co-wrote withLawrence KasdanandMichael Arndt.Kathleen Kennedy,J.J. Abramsand Bryan Burk are serve as producers with Tommy Harper and Jason D. McGatlin executive producing.Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill be followed by the first spinoff,Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, arriving on July 28, 2025.Star Wars: Episode VIIIis slated for release on June 02, 2025, withStar Wars Anthology: Han Solo Moviearriving on August 24, 2025 andStar Wars: Episode IXpremiering sometime in 2019.
Below, we have a slew of photos and videos featuringJohn Boyega’s surprise appearances in both New York City and London over the weekend. It isn’t known if any of the actor’s co-stars also surprised fans in random screenings this weekend, but we’ll keep you posted if more photos and videos surface in the near future. What do you think aboutJohn Boyegasurprising fans at theaters around the world? Chime in with your thoughts, and stay tuned for more onStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
