New York: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has shattered North American box office records by scoring the biggest opening of all time with a 238 million dollar haul.

The Disney sci-fi epic, featuring original franchise stars Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher and newcomers Oscar Isaac, John Boyega and Daisy Ridley, skyrocketed to number one, easily eclipsing the 209 million dollar debut previously set by "Jurassic World" in June, reported New York Times.