1 Billion Dollars: After 25 years, this seminal film of the greatest sci-fi saga returns to cinemas!

On May 4th, Force is in France with the release of The Phantom Menace! Episode I of the Star Wars saga celebrates its 25th anniversary with a bang in many French cinemas for one day only!

More than 250 special screenings will be offered in France during World Star Wars Day on May 4, 2024.Lucasfilm announced this in a press release. You can now book seats on websites, mobile apps or by visiting the ticket offices of participating cinemas.

Power marathon!

In addition, on the same day, the cinemas Kinepolis Lhomme in Lille, CGR Blagnac in Toulouse, CGR 2 Lions Tours, Pathé Bellecour in Lyon, Pathé Plan-de-Campagne in Marseille, Pathé Rennes, UGC Ciné Cité in Bordeaux and UGC Ciné Cité in Strasbourg will hold a real marathon of almost 24 hours during which all 9 films that make up the Skywalker saga will be offered.The firm created by George Lucas reveals.

To recall, The Phantom Menace introduces Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. They arrive on Tatooine after rescuing the young Queen Amidala from an imminent invasion of the planet Naboo. There they discover the young slave Anakin, nine years old, and notice that the Force is already strong within him.

When the child wins the podraker race and thus gains his freedom, he leaves his mother and home to train as a Jedi. Back on Naboo, now in the hands of an invader, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn encounter a deadly enemy named Darth Maul. It is at this moment that they realize that this attack is only the first step in an evil plan devised by the ancient forces of darkness known as the Sith…

We remind you that on May 1, Grand Rex will also offer a special marathon With a screening of 9 films of the intergalactic franchise for the price of 70 euros.

If you are a die-hard fan of the saga, this meeting is unmissable! Until then may the force be with you!