Celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th, 2024, with Megaplex Theatres’ exclusive Skywalker Saga Marathon! Immerse yourself in all nine epic episodes, from I to IX, in PlatinumX with luxury seating and Dolby Atmos sound. Don’t miss this one-day event, available only in theaters on May the 4th weekend! Check-in and photo ops begin at 8:30 pm on 5/3/2024.
Your purchase includes:
• Tickets to all nine films
• One (1) large popcorn and One (1) large soda – both refillable throughout the Marathon
• Red carpet photo opportunity
• Certificate of Marathon completion
• Marathon schedule lanyard
• Exclusive sneak peek of “The Acolyte” after The Phantom Menace
• Includes a 28” x 22” Special Limited Poster
The Skywalker Saga
The Phantom Menace
Attack of the Clones
Revenge of the Sith
A New Hope
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
The Force Awakens
The Last Jedi
The Rise of Skywalker
25th Anniversary
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic prequel, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, returning to Megaplex Theatres starting May 3rd! Relive the excitement of the thrilling Pod Race on Tatooine, the unforgettable score by John Williams, and the epic lightsaber duel featuring Darth Maul against Jedi heroes Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Directed, produced, and written by Star Wars creator George Lucas, the film boasts an all-star cast including Liam Neeson as the Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Neeson’s enthusiasm for the project was so high that he committed to the role before even reading the script! Joined by rising stars Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman, alongside series regulars like Frank Oz and Ian McDiarmid, the film delves into Anakin Skywalker’s journey from a slave on Tatooine to his destiny as a Jedi and eventually the infamous Darth Vader. Don’t miss the chance to experience this milestone in cinematic history once again on the big screen!
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace made cinematic history with its groundbreaking visual effects, earning a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 2000 Academy Awards. Among its many innovations, the film introduced one of the first fully CGI characters with a significant role, the infamous Jar Jar Binks. Through pioneering digital techniques developed by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), The Phantom Menace expanded the Star Wars universe and revolutionized filmmaking. Read more about The Phantom Menace’s special effects below.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Revolutionary Special Effects
Visionary director George Lucas expanded the Star Wars universe in Episode I – The Phantom Menace by introducing audiences to two new planets, Naboo and Coruscant, and populating the film with over 30 unique alien species, including the memorable Gungans and Neimoidians. Read More Here Alongside the awe-inspiring visual effects on screen, Lucas showcased his innovation behind the scenes by embracing digital technology.
The Phantom Menace was among the pioneering films to utilize digital cameras, marking a significant shift from traditional film capture. This groundbreaking decision not only enhanced the filmmaking process but also set the stage for the industry’s transition from celluloid to digital. While much of the movie was still acquired on film, the seamlessly blended digital footage demonstrated Lucas’s foresight into the future of filmmaking. Learn More Here
Recognizing the potential of digital video technology, Lucas went on to film the subsequent Star Wars prequel films entirely with digital cameras, solidifying their place as some of the first major feature films to do so. Join us at Megaplex Theatres as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace this May, honoring George Lucas’s legacy of innovation and imagination in cinema.
