Excited fans line up for Star Wars – then and now
It’s a tradition that started a long time ago. Ever since the opening day of the first Star Wars film in 1977, devout fans all over the world have gathered to wait in line for the premieres at each of the seven chapters of the iconic film saga, counting down the moments until the lights go down and transport them to a galaxy far, far away. Here’s a look back at fans lining up for Star Wars, then and now.
Original Trilogy – 1977–1983
Star Wars: A New Hope opens at Mann’s Chinese Theatre
Star Wars opens at Leicester Square Theatre in the London
Prequels – 1999–2005
Star Wars The Force Awakens – 2015
There has been an awakening, can you feel it? Although tickets went on sale online for Star Wars: The Force Awakens almost two months ago, and it is no longer required to actually stand in line, fans still congregate with the same level of excitement even hours before the show. For a chance to win Star Wars figure and collectible prizes all weekend long, we asked fans to share photos waiting to see the new film using hashtag #SideshowAwakens.
Just over an hour to go till #TheForceAwakens starts! #SideshowAwakens pic.twitter.com/WQZRf5CePz
— Chris H (@Warofoz) December 16, 2015
@collectsideshow #sideshowawakens our galactic team on Thursday waiting @ipictheaters pic.twitter.com/xVl3EmZxOB
— Jason Reyes (@JasonReyes517) December 21, 2015
@collectsideshow #SideshowAwakens with the two loves of my life. My wife and Star Wars!!!!! pic.twitter.com/mrLMsfONZo
— Chris Streyle (@cstreyle) December 21, 2015
No lines at my theater just a party with my man R2! @collectsideshow #SideshowAwakens #StarWars #theforceawakens pic.twitter.com/oEMBMUK4JX
— Syb Vicious (@stephaniebesco) December 18, 2015
I’m slightly excited about #TheForceAwakens #SideshowAwakens @SideshowChicky @collectsideshow @starwars pic.twitter.com/rNFqnT07OO
— Agent Burgos (@TheAgentBurgos) December 18, 2015
@SideshowChicky @bloosusan #SideshowAwakens Found the droid I’m looking for! In line 4 SW with my daughter. pic.twitter.com/yxs1TKi4ZH
— Jack Hewett (@Jack_R_Hewett) December 17, 2015
Just got seated for the premiere. They even had an Ewok conducted orchestra in the lobby. #SideshowAwakens pic.twitter.com/JEGLJr6fwW
— Phil Gibson (@MyCultCanvas) December 17, 2015
Less than 2 hours to till #TheForceAwakens Getting pretty packed now #SideshowAwakens #StarWars pic.twitter.com/Qm09pdjObF
— Chris H (@Warofoz) December 16, 2015
Hanging out waiting in line for the midnight session! @SideshowChicky #TheForceAwakens #SideshowAwakens #Boba #Leia pic.twitter.com/ZUZByfJ3eM
— Chris H (@Warofoz) December 16, 2015
Finally going to see The Force A-Bacons! I hear Ham Solo’s in this one! #SideshowAwakens @collectsideshow pic.twitter.com/FCWe4XrhoO
— Jesse Lankford (@jesselankford) December 21, 2015
First in line!! #SideshowAwakens pic.twitter.com/JE3jfpGPUN
— Sean Mosser (@Seanthebat04) December 17, 2015
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