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‘Star Wars Force Awakens’ out on digital, DVD/Blu-ray in April

By Miriam Di Nunzio

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” | DISNEY

The highest-grossing film of all-time in North America ($926 million) will add a few more dollars to its coffers next month when “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” arrives via digital download and on DVD/Blu-ray. To date, the film has earned more than $2 billion globally, making it the third-highest grossing film of all time.

You’ll be able to download the film beginning April 1 and purchase it via DVD and/or Blu-ray beginning April 5.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” | DISNEY

Posted 11:15 a.m. March 3,2016

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