The Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Re-issue Bags Another Impressive Haul at the Box Office
Phil Roberts 
The re-issue of Return of the Jedi bags another impressive $4.6 million at the box office during its short return to the big screen
It may be forty years old but Return of the Jedi has still got it where it counts, kid! George Lucas’ epic finale to the Original Trilogy returned to the big screen for a limited time to celebrate its 4oth Anniversary and bagged an impressive $4.6 million at the box office. The haul was enough to send the movie into the No #5 slot for the week beating out much of the modern fare currently packing out auditoriums across the US.
“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” — yes, the one from 1983 — took the No. 5 spot with roughly $4.7 million from a mere 475 theaters. Disney brought the film back to theaters to commemorate its 40th anniversary and proved the fandom remains strong. After several re-releases, “Return of the Jedi” has grossed $311 million in North America and $475 million worldwide. Reports Variety.
“Return of the Jedi” — yes, the one from 1983 — took the No. 5 spot at the box office with roughly $4.6 million. Disney re-released the film to commemorate its 40th anniversary. https://t.co/TAkB7YEdtT pic.twitter.com/1DEiPi6Ykd
— Variety (@Variety) April 30, 2023
IN CINEMAS
Jedi’s return to the big screen was a monumental affair. One that finally offered seasoned fans the chance to share the movie with their children for the first time. And thankfully, many of the big cinema chains offered the ultimate viewing experience. I enjoyed the movie at Cineworld in London’s Leicester Square in the comfortable setting of Super Screen. And the movie was all the more enjoyable for it.
However, some fans can be forgiven that the turnout was less than expected. Especially with the Super Mario Bros. Movie dominating the box office just now. But this added haul in revenue has topped Return of the Jedi up to $885,749,351 in adjusted dollars. Meaning that Episode 6 is nothing short of a saga juggernaut and is only beaten by The Empire Strikes Back with $944,208,296, The Force Awakens with $1,198,927,648, and the gargantuan haul of A New Hope with $1,849,905,133.
Congratulations to George Lucas and Lucasfilm for this latest milestone. Let’s all hope for many more to come.
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Phil Roberts is the Owner, Daily Content Manager, and Editor-In-Chief of The Future of the Force. He is passionate about Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Follow him on Twitter where he uses the force and babbles frequently!
