10 Reasons Star Wars: Rogue One Will Be 2016's Highest Grossing Movie
8. The Director Has Proven Box Office Chops
Gareth Edwards made a name for himself with his 2010 creature feature Monsters. Edwards managed to utilise a limited budget to great effect, making a modern day monster picture that managed to frighten and entertain audiences. Edwards debut impressed Warner Brothers so much that the studio tapped him to resurrect the Godzilla franchise in 2014. The reboot pleased critics and audiences, earning a respectable $529 million in worldwide grosses and a RottenTomatoes score of 74%. While it would be a stretch to call Godzilla a mega-hit, Edwards accomplishment is impressive considering what he had to work with; the campy Godzilla feature from 1998 ruined the franchises reputation in the eyes of moviegoers. Edwards managed to restore some luster to the tarnished brand while simultaneously delivering one of the most effective entries in the long-running series. Edwards wont have the same hurdle to overcome when he helms Rogue One; J.J. Abrams The Force Awakens already managed to wash away the bad aftertaste the prequel trilogy left in fans mouths. Audiences are hungry for more Star Wars. The directors proven track record for delivering well-crafted blockbusters bodes well for his chances of meeting audiences expectations and keeping the franchises forward momentum going.
