Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Passes ‘Avatar’ to Rule Box Office

USA Today: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is officially the king of the box office. Disney estimates “The Force Awakens” passed “Avatar’s” record North American box office of $760.5 million on Wednesday to claim the all-time No. 1 spot. A Disney media release trumpeted the landmark achievement, but did not give the new record number. “The Force Awakens” reached $758.2 million Tuesday, right on the cusp.