| preceded_by=''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]''
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| followed_by=''Star Wars Episode VIII''
| followed_by=''Star Wars Episode VIII''
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==Reception==
==Reception==
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''The Force Awakens'' has received near-universal acclaim from critics and fans alike. It has a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Adam Driver's portrayal of Kylo Ren has garnered great reaction, with many fans saying that it's how Anakin Skywalker should have been in the Prequel Trilogy. It is the highest grossing film in North America, surpassing James Cameron's 2009 film, ''Avatar''. As of January 26, 2016, it has a worldwide gross of $1.9 billion.
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''The Force Awakens'' has received near-universal acclaim from critics and fans alike. It has a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Adam Driver's portrayal of Kylo Ren has garnered great reaction, with many fans saying that it's how Anakin Skywalker should have been in the Prequel Trilogy. It is the highest grossing film in North America, surpassing James Cameron's 2009 film, ''Avatar''. As of February 9, 2016, it's worldwide gross is over $2 billion.