Force Friday II is September 1 and many retailers are offering special promotions and activities to celebrate the occasion. Force Friday II is fans’ first opportunity to pick up merchandise for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. To build excitement, many retailers are also participating in the Find the Force AR challenge. Here are some of the participating retailers and their special offers:
To commemorate Force Friday II, ALL Disney Store locations throughout North America will open their door on September 1, revealing the first toys, collectibles, books, apparel, and more inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Fans will be able to tap into the Force to help with the opening ceremony and enjoy limited-time Find the Force.
Disney Store locations in New York City’s Times Square, on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, and on San Francisco’s Stockton Street will participate in Force Friday II midnight madness. Doors will open at 12:01 a.m. local time on September 1, where attending fans can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win exclusive Star Wars products!
Other activities at select locations on Force Friday II include:
- FREE Star Wars mini poster set for the first 100 guests who make a Disney Store purchase
- Ways of the Force activity
- Star Wars Story Time
- Art of Drawing: R2-D2
- Epic Star Wars theming that pays homage to both the dark side and the light side
Select Walmart stores will host a Force Friday II weekend parking lot event with “Be Jedi Ready” games and activities. There will also be giveaways including Topps’ Galactic Connexions Trading Discs and EA Star Wars Battlefront II video game posters while supplies last. In-store fans can become inventors at the tech demonstration.
The six-foot-tall model of Luke Skywalker from Star Wars: The Force Awakens made out of 36,743 LEGO bricks will be unveiled at their Orlando, FL, store (11250 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817). The creation was first unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con and has been on a six-city nationwide Walmart store tour.
Toys”R”Us will host a Force Friday II Midnight Opening Event at its stores all across the country. Force Friday II attendees will receive a free Funko POP! Star Wars T-shirt and a free collectible Star Wars: The Last Jedi poster (while supplies last)—it’s the first in a series of free poster giveaways, with a new one each month leading up to the theatrical release of the movie.
Force Friday II is coming to Target at midnight, September 1. Shop hundreds of Star Wars: The Last Jedi products, including several Target exclusives. You could even win the raffle prize: a Star Wars: The Last Jedi plush, only at Target. Visit Target.com to find out which store near you will be opening at midnight.
Star Wars drones are landing at Staples—in store and online on September 1.
On Force Friday II weekend, visit PotteryBarn.com to play Find the Force online and watch imaginations take flight with the Pottery Barn Kids Star Wars Collection of bedding, backpacks, furniture, and décor.
The new Star Wars Collection from PBteen was made for the ultimate fan. On Force Friday II weekend, visit pbteen.com to play Find the Force online and be the first to check out the new collection of bedding, furniture and décor.
Starting at 12:01 a.m., you can check out the newest Star Wars: The Last Jedi products across the store.
The Force of Family continues at all Kohl’s stores this Force Friday II with new and exclusive Star Wars: The Last Jedi gear.
Shop the latest toys, tees for the family, and more, including their exclusive collection of men’s tees from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Plus, get a $10 bonus reward when you spend $50 or more on Star Wars merchandise.
All Hot Topic stores and hottopic.com are participating in Find the Force. Stop by your local Hot Topic store, or hottopic.com to unlock your AR experience and shop Star Wars merchandise. Force Friday II weekend only.
- All Star Wars tees, $12
- *Funko POPs! 2 for $18
All GameStop stores are offering brand new Star Wars toys, games and gear, along with special offers on must-have Star Wars collectibles. Star Wars Battlefront II is also available for preorder on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and you can save when you trade. Get an extra 20% on trade-ins when applied toward your pre-order of Star Wars Battlefront II—available November 14.
Join ThinkGeek and celebrate the event on September 1 in one of our stores for fun, Star Wars trivia, a bit of cosplay, and unique ThinkGeek Star Wars products.
FYE will have an exclusive Star Wars: The Last Jedi Funko POP! figure in addition to a variety of new Star Wars merchandise in stores and online at fye.com. Fye.com will be hosting a sweepstakes to win Star Wars Funko POP! figures.
Enjoy thrilling adventures in the Star Wars universe with games like X-Wing, Armada, Imperial Assault, and Star Wars: Destiny and get ready for new Star Wars games available September 1. Check with your favorite local comic book and specialty stores for hosted Fantasy Flight Star Wars gaming events with your friends and family.
All Star Wars furry friends are BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF. This offer is valid in stores and online during the Force Friday II Weekend only.
Brookstone brought the coolest Star Wars gadgets and Find the Force from a galaxy far, far away to our 200+ locations for fans to experience in-person. Find your nearest store at brookstone.com!
Visit BoxLunch for great gifts from across the galaxy.
Come celebrate Force Friday II with Books-A-Million during our kickoff event Friday, September 1, from 4-6 p.m., featuring Star Wars activities, cosplay, new Star Wars product launches, and more.
Visit Best Buy on September 1-3 to shop new and exclusive Star Wars products, unlock new Star Wars: The Last Jedi characters with Find the Force, and visit demos in select stores to see the latest Star Wars tech in action.
Bed Bath & Beyond celebrates Force Friday II with Find the Force in all stores across the U.S. and online at bedbathandbeyond.com.
Apple stores around the world are joining in on Force Friday II on September 1 and through the weekend with new and exclusive Star Wars Today at Apple sessions, a new lineup of third-party Star Wars app-enabled toys.
Join Star Wars-inspired, hands-on sessions at Apple stores around the world. Kids will learn how to code droids in an exclusive Kids Hour session. Star Warsfans of all ages can uncover the magic of creating a Star Wars trailer. And the Star Wars makers and creators from Industrial Light & Magic will showcase their craft over Force Friday II weekend at Apple Union Square, Apple Regent Street, and Apple Orchard Road. Sign up for Today at Apple sessions now at apple.com.
- Kids Hour: Coding the Droids from Star Wars
Join an exciting Kids Hour starring the galaxy’s favorite droids. Using the same code developers use every day, kids will bring Star Wars droids to life by programming simple movements, loops, and more. Then they’ll design a maze and navigate their droids through the obstacles. Kids can bring their own iPad and Sphero robot, or we’ll provide them. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.
- How To: Build A Star Wars Trailer
Explore how to create a Star Wars trailer with authentic footage from the films. You’ll discover signature Star Wars trailer-making techniques in an exclusive video from The Last Jedi director, Rian Johnson. Then you’ll create a trailer complete with titles, transitions, sound effects, and official Star Wars music your local Apple store.
Amazon.com has one of the largest selection of new and classic Star Wars products, with deals and discounts starting on September 1 and running throughout the month.
Come celebrate Force Friday II with 2nd and Charles! Kickoff event begins on Friday, September 1 from 4-6 p.m. with Star Wars cosplay, games, activities, and a special surprise for fans. The party continues all weekend long with the Find the Force and activities on Saturday, September 2, from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday, September 3, from 2-4 p.m. Visit 2ndandcharles.com for more information.