{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67897856c2824244c2907a11/68fa28e6e243447160b715bd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The STAR WARS Film That Made Disney the Most Money Is Revealed","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67897856c2824244c2907a11/1761224879643-3893584c-52a4-446a-af9a-850763157098.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</em>&nbsp;was the most profitable Disney&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;film, generating over $500 million in profit despite a production cost of $535.5 million and grossing over $2 billion globally.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>] This film revitalized the&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;brand, which had not released a new movie since 2005.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>] It also follows a trend where the first film in each&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;trilogy tends to be the highest earner.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>] In contrast,&nbsp;<em>The Rise of Skywalker</em>&nbsp;made only $48 million in profit, and&nbsp;<em>Solo</em>&nbsp;lost $103 million.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>] Overall, Disney has made over $12 billion from the&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;brand through movies, merchandise, and licensing.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>]<em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</em>&nbsp;proved to be the most financially successful Disney&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;film, yielding over $500 million in profit from a global gross of over $2 billion, despite a production cost of $535.5 million.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>] This movie re-energized the&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;franchise, which had been dormant for a decade.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>] This success aligns with a pattern where the initial film of each&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;trilogy typically earns the most.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>] Conversely,&nbsp;<em>The Rise of Skywalker</em>&nbsp;achieved a modest profit of $48 million, and&nbsp;<em>Solo</em>&nbsp;incurred a loss of $103 million.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>] In total, Disney has accumulated over $12 billion from the&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;brand through various ventures, including films, merchandise, and licensing.[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fstar-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>]</p><p>Visit <a href=\"https://nerdist.com/article/star-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nerdist.com/article/star-wars-the-force-awakens-made-disney-the-most-money/</a> to read or listen to the article.</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Instaread"}