Here are the closest locations with the 9-movie ‘Star Wars’ marathon

May the fourth be with you. In honor of this year’s “Star Wars Day” celebration on May 4 and the 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,” Jedis and Sith Lords alike can spend most of a day in a theater watching the entire epic saga in a row on the big screen, as intended.

LucasFilm announced the Skywalker Saga Marathon Thursday on its website. “This will be a Stars Wars Day long remembered,” it began.

But, if you’re hoping to join the marathon in Iowa, you’re out of luck. Only 13 theaters across the country will be showing it, according to a news release from Marcus Cinemas, and none are in Iowa.

Along with the mindblowing daylong spectacle of empires, Jedis, princesses, lightsabers, space battles, beeping droids and the eternal struggle of good vs. evil, the marathon also will include an exclusive look at “The Acolyte,” a new Disney+ series set during the High Republic era, the release said. Anyone attending the marathon will receive a special limited edition poster.

“We would be honored if you would join us for this rare opportunity to see

Star Wars as it was intended: on the big screen!” the release said.

Here’s what you need to know.

What is the Skywalker Saga Marathon?

All nine episodic “Star Wars” movies shown in a row, along with an exclusive look at the 8-episode Disney+ show “The Acolyte,” coming June 4.

Which Star Wars movies will be shown? In what order?

The movies will be shown in chronological order, so:

“Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith”

“Star Wars: A New Hope” “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”

“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” “Solo: A Star Wars Story” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” will not be included.

Is the Star Wars marathon 2024 showing in Iowa? Where is the nearest screening?

You might need light speed to travel

to the marathon because there are no showings in Iowa. The closest cities with theaters showing the “Skywalker Saga Marathon” are Chicago, Kansas City and Milwaukee. Ticket can be found on Fandango. Showing times for the marathon include:

Star Wars marathon Screening: AMC Town Center 20, Leawood, Kansas (3 hours and 5 minutes from Des Moines)

Star Wars marathon screening: AMC River East 21, Chicago, (5 hours and 18 minutes from Des Moines)

hhStar Wars marathon screening: Majestic Cinema of Brookfield, Waukesha, Wisconsin (5 hours and 25 minutes from Des Moines)

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