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It looks like Pixar is planning a movie marathon event ahead of the release of “Onward.”
What’s going on?
- Megaplex Theatres is hosting a Pixar movie marathon ahead of the release of “Onward,” the company announced in a release to the Deseret News.
- “The extraordinary success of previous Megaplex movie marathons, including the recent Star Wars event, as well as the Marvel movie franchise, and other blockbuster films has solidified Utah’s reputation a great place to celebrate these amazing films,” said Blake Andersen, Megaplex Theatres president. “We are thrilled to serve as host for these special events that bring friends and families together to celebrate great stories.”
- “Utah movie fans have a special connection to Pixar since these films exist thanks to the pioneering efforts of University of Utah alumni Ed Catmull, who recently retired as president of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios,” said Andersen.
Other theaters are hosting too:
- Showcase Cinemas posted information about a new movie marathon called the “Onward Pixar Marathon.”
- Marcus Theaters in Illinois is also planning to hold such a marathon.
- AMC Theatres is also prepping a marathon for Pixar, too.
- Fandango has a website dedicated to the marathon, too.
What will the marathon be like?
- The marathon will show six Pixar movies ahead of the release of the new film “Onward.”
- AMC Theatres description reads: “What will you do with the extra day this year? Why not spend it enjoying your favorite Pixar films and the newest Disney/Pixar Film, Onward. On Saturday Feb. 29, one week ahead of its official opening on March 6, fans attending this special Pixar marathon will receive a commemorative Onward blanket and collectible pin. Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.”
Which Pixar movies will be shown?
- “Toy Story”
- “Monster Inc.”
- “Finding Nemo”
- “Ratatouille”
- “Wall-E”
- “Up.”
- “Onward”
How long is the marathon?
- The films run for about 12 hours. If you add in a lunch break and a snack break, the entire marathon lasts about 14 to 15 hours.
- Megaplex will start its marathon at 6:30 a.m. beginning with “Toy Story.”
- “Onward” will begin at 7 p.m., according to Megaplex.
How much does the Pixar marathon cost?
- Tickets will cost $49.99 at Megaplex Theatres.
Do you get anything special?
- Megaplex will offer unlimited popcorn and soda. Meals can be bought between films.
- Megaplex Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, AMC and Marcus Theatres are giving out a special “Onward” gift bag, which includes a blanket, a marathon pin, a reusable beverage tumbler and more.
What about other Megaplex Theatres?
- Megaplex Theatres lists one showing of “Onward” for 3 p.m. on Feb. 29 — the same day as this marathon — at its Jordan Commons location in Sandy.
Some context
- Movie marathons are all the rage right now, and I have a history of covering them.
- I previously sat through 61.5 hours of Marvel movies for the release of “Avengers: Endgame.” The marathon included 22 films back-to-back-to-back. The appearance landed me on CNN.
- Not too long after, Megaplex Theatres hosted a “Toy Story” marathon alongside the release of “Toy Story 4.” Though it wasn’t a harsh marathon, I learned a lot about community.
- In December, I participated in the Star Wars movie marathon, which included the original trilogy, the prequels and the sequel trilogy, including the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”