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As previously expected, J.J. Abrams' record-shattering "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has managed to outstrip James Cameron's "Avatar" to become the highest-grossing movie in the U.S., not accounting for inflation. On Wednesday, January 6, the seventh episode of the "Star Wars" saga surpassed the $760.5 million earned by "Avatar" within just 20 days of release.

"We are proud of these records, but know that they would not be possible without fans' enthusiasm and continued support," Disney said in a statement. "We feel it here and it drives us every day, and it will continue to in the very bright future of 'Star Wars'. There has indeed been an awakening - and it's all thanks to you."

It's worth noting that when the numbers are adjusted for inflation, "The Force Awakens" is in the 21st position, coming behind classics such as "The Sound of Music", "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial" and "Titanic". Meanwhile, "Gone With the Wind" remains the biggest domestic movie of all time with $1.7 billion, followed by the first "Star Wars" movie with $1.5 billion.

Internationally, the Daisy Ridley starrer has garnered $799.1 million for a global total of $1.56 billion. The movie is now the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time, unaccounted for inflation. Though it seems like "The Force Awakens" still has a long way to go before defeating the global haul of "Avatar" ($2.8 billion), the former can end up eclipsing the latter. The hope is that the "Star Wars" movie will rack up a large amount of money after it opens in China, considering that the county is the world's second-biggest market for film after Hollywood.

Along the way, "The Force Awakens" has broken numerous records, including biggest domestic opening ($247.9 million), biggest global debut ($529 million), fastest film to reach $100 million (24 hours), $200 million (three days), $300 million (five days), $400 million (eight days), $500 million (10 days), $600 million (12 days) and $700 (16 days).