http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_sequel_trilogy#History,
http://www.sabotagetimes.com/film/why-jj-abrams-is-star-wars-new-hope,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_sequel_trilogy#Episode_VII
Big budget productions alone don't guarantee popularity, but if the overall storyline is a good continuation, it could rival what started in 1977.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars#Box_office_performance
