Star Wars: The Force Awakens Already Breaking Records

The newest movie in the 'Star Wars' trilogy is already on its way to being the most popular movie in box office history.

Preliminary estimates indicate last night's opening-night showings took in between $50 and $55 million. Showings started at 7 o'clock last night. The $50-55 million would shatter the $43.5 million took in by "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" in July of 2011.

Three days ago, the movie had already sold more than $100 million worth of advance tickets, in the U.S. alone. The opening weekend record was set six months ago by "Jurassic World," which cashed in $208.4 million. I'll be absolutely shocked if the new 'Star Wars' movie doesn't obliterate the record this weekend. Admittedly, I'm not a "Star Wars" guy but never have I seen such excitement for a movie.

The international record for an opening weekend is $316.1 million. That record is also owned by "Jurassic World," for a couple more days.

Enjoy the movie and "May the force be with you."

[via Variety]