Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – 9 ways to experience it in Cineworld

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Any Star Wars film deserves to be seen on the big screen, but Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker warrants the complete, immersive, cinema experience. And the good news is: Cineworld is the best place for you to watch the climax of the Skywalker saga.

Not sure how to experience the end of the saga? Unclear about the different cinema viewing options we have? Here are 9 thrilling ways you can experience The Rise of Skywalker in your Cineworld...


1. Triple-bill it!

If you’re a hard-core fan, one who’s eagerly awaiting the final instalment, then the Star Wars triple bill is the best way to re-live the saga so far.

Starting at 6pm on Wednesday the 18th of December, re-watch the first two films in the current Star Wars trilogy, The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, before finally witnessing the end of the story when The Rise of Skywalker begins at midnight.


2. Be one of the first with the midnight showing

Be sure to watch The Rise of Skywalker at midnight on Thursday the 19th of December. Avoid spoilers and see the film early – but be sure to extend the same courtesy to others who haven’t yet seen it!


3. Share your Christmas traditions

Star Wars has become something of a Christmas tradition over the last four years. Whether it’s a Christmas Eve cinema trip or Boxing Day visit in-between hitting the sales, experience Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker during the height of the festive season. And don’t just go it alone – share the experience with friends and family.


4. Cuddle up for Friday date night

Your next date night really ought to be Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! It’s the perfect excuse for a couple’s cinema trip, with drinks and popcorn to share too.


5. Feel like royalty with Cineworld ViP

If you’re watching Star Wars at one of our ViP cinemas (click here for a full list), then you’re in for a treat. Enjoy food, unlimited soft drinks and a welcome by our friendly staff.

You’ll be in an exclusive private lounge beforehand, where you can buy alcoholic drinks too, and when it comes to watching the movie, you have individual tables and luxurious lazy boy style reclining seats.


6. Watch the film come to life in Superscreen

Superscreens are bigger and offer more detailed resolution than the standard cinema presentation, plus the sound is powered by Dolby Atmos speakers, making your Star Wars experience all the more spectacular. Even the chairs are comfier, so sit back and enjoy the ride.


7. Be engulfed by IMAX

The lightsaber battles and outer-space dogfights of Star Wars were tailor-made for IMAX presentation. Experience the movie in either 2D or 3D IMAX, with all-encompassing screen curvature and immersive sound that pulls you into the final battle between Rey and Kylo Ren.


8. Feel the movie in 4DX

Our 4DX screens, exclusive to Cineworld and available in both 2D and 3D, feature stimulating effects and moving seats that are synced to the on-screen action. Effects include water, wind, scent, strobe lighting and pitching and rolling seats, all of which allows you to feel the impact of the latest Star Wars blockbuster.


9. Go Unlimited

With a Cineworld Unlimited membership, you can experience The Rise of Skywalker as many times as you like, for a set monthly price. There’s no limit on how many times you can travel to the far side of the galaxy. Click here to join Cineworld Unlimited.



How will you watch Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in Cineworld? Let us know @Cineworld.

Nadine Shambrook is a writer who blogs for Cineworld as part of our news team.