Residents of a remote Irish town set to feature in 2017’s biggest movie will mark the occasion with a special screening of the film.

Star wars

Star wars

Malin Head will empty when locals leave for their Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere at a cinema in nearby Derry.

In May, the film’s stellar cast and crew descended on the Donegal town to shoot scenes for the film.

Now, locals will finally see how their hometown fares in the galaxy far, far away.

Publican Hugh Farren said it felt right that the community were coming together to watch the film - and said it meant a huge deal for all of them.

“It is massively exciting for everyone and we’re looking forward to watching it together,” he told BBC news NI.

“The cinema has 15 screens and we’ve booked one just for us.

“There could well be people going who haven’t been to the cinema in years. This film is likely to be the biggest of all time.