VIDEO : The Last Jedi?s Thursday Night Box Office Is Second-Highest Ever

Star Wars: The Last Jedi brought in $45 million at the box office Thursday night, the second-highest Thursday preview total ever. Only Star Wars: The Force Awakens grossed more during its Thursday preview screenings, with $59 million in receipts. The Force Awakens went on to the biggest opening weekend ever with $247 million. It ultimately became the highest-grossing film in U.S. history with $936 million.