'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Underwhelms on Opening Weekend

Perhaps Star Wars fatigue is setting in; the latest episode in the cinematic franchise, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, premiered across America this weekend, bringing in a comparatively disappointing initial haul of $175.5 million USD. This makes it the lowest-earning Skywalker Saga Star Wars film to date, though that doesn't necessarily spell doom for its eventual gains.Each prior entry in the saga brought in over 20% more money in its opening weekend, with 2017's The Last Jedi opening with ...