STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE Passes $1 Billion - Achieves #10 All Time

THR reports that STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE has passed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office! MENACE has accumulated $73.4 million thus far in it's 3D re-release format ($35.8m domestically / $37.6m overseas) to reach $1,000.4 billion on Wednesday.

MENACE passed THE DARK KNIGHT to become the #10 all time box office earner when it picked up an additional $1.5 million this week.

Congratulations to the STAR WARS team! Looking forward to seeing the entire series converted ASAP!!