article_snippet.sent: There are some very high expectations for the JJ Abrams-directed Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens when it hits theaters on December 18.
article_snippet.sent: The space epic is already being predicted to rake in a global $500m on The space epic opening weekend, according to a Tuesday article from The Hollywood Reporter.
article_snippet.sent: That's more than the $483m record set by the final Harry Potter film - Harry Potter and
article_snippet.sent: The film could make over $2 billion:
article_snippet.sent: If it pleases the fans of the old movies and also appeals to kids, watch out,' box-office analyst Phil Contrino told the publication. '- The Force Awakens   will hit $1 billion without blinking.
article_snippet.sent: If it's really good, it's really good could cross $2 billion.'
article_snippet.sent: Already Disney and Lucasfilm are working overtime to drum up interest in the scifi extravaganzat that's full of Stormtroopers, Jedis and lightsabers.
article_snippet.sent: It is already being assumed that Force Awakens will get the widest release ever, meaning at least 4,500 locations in North America.
highlights_snippet.sent: The space epic is predicted to make more than the final Harry Potter movie .