Ron Howard’s “Solo” Closes Star Wars Marathon at SIFF Tonight

Lead Ron Howard’s 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story concludes the two-week Star Wars Ultimate Cinematic Marathon at SIFF Cinema Downtown in Seattle on September 18, 2025, capping off the Skywalker saga celebration.

Nut Graf The marathon, running since September 5, showcased all nine Skywalker Saga films plus standalone stories in chronological and release orders. Howard’s Solo-which revisits Han Solo’s origins-serves as a fitting finale, drawing dedicated fans to a state-of-the-art Dolby-equipped auditorium.

Main Part

Program Highlights

• Weekend 1 (Sept 5-16, 2025): Films shown in narrative sequence, from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker.
• Weekend 2 (Sept 17-18, 2025): Release-order screenings spotlighting Revenge of the Sith and Solo.

Howard’s Impact Ron Howard stepped in to direct Solo after the departure of its original co-directors, earning praise for bringing depth to the youthful Han Solo narrative and guiding performances by Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover.

Audience Reception Experienced as “a pilgrimage” by die-hard fans, the marathon attracted full-house audiences for its prime-time slots, with many viewers donning costumes and sharing stories of Star Wars’ legacy.

Technical Setup SIFF Cinema Downtown’s premium IMAX screen and Dolby sound system offered immersive visuals and audio, enhancing Howard’s dynamic space sequences and the film’s action-packed highlights.

Closing Night and Beyond Tonight’s closing screening at 9 PM features Solo followed by a themed Q&A and lightsaber giveaway. SIFF plans to announce next year’s immersive events by late October.