As “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” opened across the county this weekend, Utahns gave the new film an especially warm welcome, according to a press release from Megaplex Theatres.
Seven of the top 40 theater locations in the United States and Canada for the opening of the “Star Wars” finale were at Megaplex Theatres in Utah, according to the release.
“Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” had the third-largest box office opening of the year, earning $175.5 million over the weekend of its release, The Associated Press reported.
Here’s where Utah’s theaters ranked in the top 40 locations, according to the press release from Megaplex:
No. 3: Megaplex Theatres at The District in South Jordan
No. 6: Megaplex Theatres at Jordan Commons in Sandy
No. 16: Megaplex Theatres at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi
No. 19: Megaplex Theatres at Geneva in Vineyard
No. 23: Megaplex Theatres at Legacy Crossing in Centerville
No. 36: Megaplex Theatres at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City
No. 40: Megaplex Theatres at The Gateway in Salt Lake City
Before the release of “The Rise of Skywalker,” nearly 300 fans also participated in a 25-hour “Star Wars” marathon at the Megaplex Theatres at The District in South Jordan, according to the release from Megaplex.