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Star Wars: The Last Jedi opening night in Phoenix

Emily Sessions takes a picture of her son Porter Sessions dressed as Kylo Ren posing with cosplayer Joe Gutierrez, Darth Vader, during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi opening night in Phoenix

Emily Sessions takes a picture of her son Porter Sessions

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Emily Sessions takes a picture of her son Porter Sessions dressed as Kylo Ren posing with cosplayer Joe Gutierrez, Darth Vader, during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Porter Sessions dressed as Kylo Ren hugs Darth Vader,

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Porter Sessions dressed as Kylo Ren hugs Darth Vader, cosplayed by Joe Gutierrez during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Darth Vader, cosplayed by Joe Gutierrez and Landon

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Darth Vader, cosplayed by Joe Gutierrez and Landon Sessions (R) have a light-saber battle during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
The Sessions family poses with 501st Legion and Mandalorian

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The Sessions family poses with 501st Legion and Mandalorian Mercs during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
A Storm trooper, cosplayed by Chance Mayer, looks

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A Storm trooper, cosplayed by Chance Mayer, looks for missing droids with others from the 501st Legion and Mandalorian Mercs during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
A Storm trooper, cosplayed by Chance Mayer, looks

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A Storm trooper, cosplayed by Chance Mayer, looks for missing droids with others from the 501st Legion and Mandalorian Mercs during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Chelsea LaLicata (dressed as Rey) and Jessica Strouth

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Chelsea LaLicata (dressed as Rey) and Jessica Strouth (dressed as BB-8) pickup their tickets during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Shi'Ni Esrae, cosplayed by Desiree Wendt, takes photos

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Shi'Ni Esrae, cosplayed by Desiree Wendt, takes photos with fans during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Emily Sessions takes a picture of her son Porter Sessions

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Emily Sessions takes a picture of her son Porter Sessions dressed as Kylo Ren posing with cosplayer Joe Gutierrez, Darth Vader, during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Jaxson Jones fist bumps some of the 501st Legion and

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Jaxson Jones fist bumps some of the 501st Legion and Mandalorian Mercs during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Bailey Sessions, dressed as Rey, poses for a picture

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Bailey Sessions, dressed as Rey, poses for a picture with a Porg during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Ares X, cosplayed by Dan Wendt, guards the door during

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Ares X, cosplayed by Dan Wendt, guards the door during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
The 501st Legion and Mandalorian Mercs take over the

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The 501st Legion and Mandalorian Mercs take over the theatre during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Ares X, cosplayed by Dan Wendt, guards the door during

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Ares X, cosplayed by Dan Wendt, guards the door during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
A Storm trooper, cosplayed by Chance Mayer, poses with

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A Storm trooper, cosplayed by Chance Mayer, poses with fans for pictures during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Chelsea LaLicata (dressed as Rey) and Jessica Strouth

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Chelsea LaLicata (dressed as Rey) and Jessica Strouth (dressed as BB-8) pickup their tickets during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
A silent auction fundraiser during the Star Wars: The

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A silent auction fundraiser during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Stormtrooper, cosplayed by Chance Mayer, and flame

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Stormtrooper, cosplayed by Chance Mayer, and flame trooper, cosplayed by Danny Forbes, pose for pictures with fans during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
People arrive before the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere

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People arrive before the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Ru'Der Marekar, cosplayed by Michael Manning, talks

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Ru'Der Marekar, cosplayed by Michael Manning, talks with Chelsea LaLicata (dressed as Rey) and Jessica Strouth (dressed as BB-8) during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Darth Vader, cosplayed by Joe Gutierrez and Landon

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Darth Vader, cosplayed by Joe Gutierrez and Landon Sessions (R) have a light-saber battle during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic
Stephanie Milam-Edwards and her daughter, Bella Edwards,

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Stephanie Milam-Edwards and her daughter, Bella Edwards, 6, wait to watch the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Austin Krause picks up his ticket for the premiere

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Austin Krause picks up his ticket for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Austin Krause picks up his ticket for the premiere

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Austin Krause picks up his ticket for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
People wait in line for the premiere of "Star Wars:

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People wait in line for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Shamel Truman walks into the auditorium for the premiere

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Shamel Truman walks into the auditorium for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The

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Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The

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Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The

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Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The

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Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The

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Moviegoers wait for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
The title screen appears for the premiere of "Star

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The title screen appears for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Moviegoers watch the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last

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Moviegoers watch the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
People in costume walk around the theater for the premiere

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People in costume walk around the theater for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz. Sean Logan/The Republic
Collins Ezeanyim, a 36-year-old software engineer for

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Collins Ezeanyim, a 36-year-old software engineer for Intel who lives in Gilbert, holds a stuffed Porg while he waits for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" to begin at Arizona Mills Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Kerry Lengel/azcentral.com
Brother and sister Kobe and Alex Hardin, 19 and 18,

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Brother and sister Kobe and Alex Hardin, 19 and 18, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., arrived at Arizona Mills in Tempe at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, to see "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." Kerry Lengel/azcentral.com

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    Emily Sessions takes a picture of her son Porter Sessions dressed as Kylo Ren posing with cosplayer Joe Gutierrez, Darth Vader, during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at Alamo Drafthouse on December 14, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz.