The marathon started at 1 a.m. and ends with the release of "The Force Awakens" at 7pm.
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Fans like Jay Diaz told abc13 they've been waiting for this day for almost a decade
"It captures the soul of everything. It's about a space opera. It's about imagination at its core. That is what has gripped me from the day I watched it," said Diaz. "I actually left work and came right here so that means I'm ready to go. I'm going to make sure I watch all 7 films."
The theater manager told Eyewitness News demand is off the charts. He hasn't seen such interest for a film in years. They plan to show the film every 30 minutes until Sunday.
Star Wars fans watch marathon of movies