‘Revenge of the Sith’ Strikes Back at the Box Office with $42.2M Global Weekend. Two decades after its initial release, Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith took over the box office, pulling in an estimated $42.2 million globally this weekend. The film’s strong domestic performance, where it took the No. 2 spot with $25.2 million, marks one of the top re-release weekends in history, highlighting the lasting appeal of the Star Wars saga and its characters, many of whom continue to be featured in new projects.
Revenge of the Sith — written and directed by Star Wars creator George Lucas — takes place years after the onset of the Clone Wars, when the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists.
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi Hero Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become the Emperor’s new apprentice — Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding.
‘Revenge of the Sith’ Still a Box Office Force:
Big Numbers: The re-release brought in an estimated $42.2 million globally. Before this weekend, Revenge of the Sith had already grossed $850 million worldwide.
- Domestic Success: $25.2 million in the U.S., securing the No. 2 spot domestically across 2,775 theaters. This included first-time 4DX showings.
- International Reach: $17 million internationally, with No. 1 openings in markets like Germany, and strong showings in France, Spain, the UK, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico.
Top Re-release: This weekend marks one of history’s highest-grossing domestic re-release weekends, only behind Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (Special Edition) and The Lion King (3D). Last year, Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace‘s 25th-anniversary re-release earned $14.5 million globally ($8.1 million domestic).
Stars’ Continued Impact: Actors Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker) and Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) have continued their Star Wars success in recent projects like the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka series on Disney+.
Fan Engagement: Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu) surprised fans at a special screening in Hollywood.
Global Celebration: Christensen also recently appeared at Star Wars Japan, drawing over 105,000 fans. He announced his return for the second season of Ahsoka.
- More Star Wars News from Japan:
- New Movie: Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, set for a May 28, 2027 release.
- New Series: Maul: Shadow Lord from Lucasfilm Animation, debuting in 2026.
- Fortnite Collaboration: An all-new partnership between Star Wars and Fortnite.
- Disney Park Updates: New content coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on May 22, 2026, the same day The Mandalorian and Grogu film is released.
- Ongoing Star Wars Content: Andor recently returned to Disney+. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld debuts on Disney+ on May the 4th.
- Where to Watch: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and the entire saga are currently streaming on Disney+.
There is still a limited edition and limited time Revenge of the Sith Darth Vader Popcorn Bucket being sold at AMC.
‘Revenge of the Sith’ Strikes Back at the Box Office with $42.2M Global Weekend
