One trilogy marathon to rule them all….
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3 for a daylong movie marathon event featuring Peter Jackson’s LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy (Extended Edition!): back-to-back, on the big screen, and in its entirety. Based on the high-fantasy epic novel by English author J.R.R. Tolkien, Jackson’s trilogy represents a monumental achievement in modern filmmaking that has been embraced by fans around the world.
Costumes welcome and encouraged! (Or, feel free to stay comfy in your PJs; it’s gonna be a l-o-n-g day of awesome. Your call, my precious.) Be prepared for hosts, trivia, games, prizes, and more. Hobbits of all ages permitted in the balcony!
Please be advised:
1) The scheduled start time of the first film is at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 2 and 11:00 am on Sunday, January 3. These start times are SHARP. Due to the nature of this trilogy marathon, start times on Parts 2 & 3 are “approximate.” We will do our best to keep break and start times consistent with the posted times throughout the day.
2) Doors for this show are at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 2 and 9:30 am on Sunday, January 3. We encourage everyone to come early to ensure a great seat! Be prepared for all kinds of pre-show goodness (and goodies). We’ll make it worth your while.
3)Please note that minors are permitted to attend (balcony seating) on Sunday, January 3 ONLY. All tickets for Saturday, January 2 are 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service.
Saturday, January 2
LOTR Trilogy Ticket Price is $18 advance / $20 at the door
Single movie tickets are $10/ea available at the door ONLY
Advance tickets for Saturday available HERE
**PLEASE NOTE: Saturday’s screening is +19 only and General Admission, first come first serve!
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Fellowship of the Ring
Doors 10:30 am | Movie 12:00 noon SHARP
(Break)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Two Towers
Movie 4:00
(Break)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Return of the King
Movie 8:15
Sunday, January 3
LOTR Trilogy Ticket Price is $18 advance / $20 at the door
Single movie tickets are $10/each available at the door ONLY
Advance tickets for Sunday available (Balcony/no alcohol seating only left) HERE
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Fellowship of the Ring
Doors 9:30 am | Movie 11:00 am SHARP
(Break)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Two Towers
Movie 3:00
(Break)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Return of the King
Movie 7:15
**Limited balcony seating available for minors. Please purchase the correct ticket if minors are in your party and/or you plan to sit in the balcony (no alcohol is permitted in the balcony). Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
***Sorry, Groupons and passes are not accepted for this event.
THE RIO DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR SWAPS FOR ADVANCED TICKETS
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Fellowship of the Ring (Peter Jackson, 2001 / 178 mins / PG) | A meek hobbit of the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Two Towers (Peter Jackson, 2002 / 179 mins / PG) | While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Return of the King (Peter Jackson, 2003 / 201 mins / PG) | Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.