Star Wars: The Force Awakens has surpassed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and reached the milestone in record speed.
JJ Abrams' seventh film in the sci-fi fairytale saga reached the milestone in 12 days, overtaking the 13 days it took Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World to get there in June.
Currently placing at No.15 on the all-time global box office list, The Force Awakens is on target to zoom past leaders Avatar ($2.8 billion), Titanic ($2.2 billion) and Jurassic World ($1.6 billion) in box office takings.
The film is opening in China, the second biggest film market in the world, on January 9.
The Force Awakens had the biggest opening day and Saturday receipts in Ireland and the UK box office history, taking in an estimated €13.15 million on its opening day, with the one day take in Ireland bringing in a staggering €836,845.
Disney, which acquired Star Wars creator Lucasfilm for $4 billion in 2012, plans to make up to five more movies in the franchise, with filming on Star Wars: Episode VIII starting within weeks in London, according to actor John Boyega, who plays ex-Stormtrooper Finn.
