It's a question Petersburg's Northern Nights Theater manager Anne Tate fields every now and then.

"I've been asked, I think, about a million times," Tate said. "I'm not certain I can leave my house without someone asking."

It's no surprise people are inquiring. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' shattered records, including the largest box office record of all time, and will likely continue to eclipse previous big movie box office sales. The movie has already grossed more than $1 billion internationally and hasn't even opened in China yet.

Sadly, for many eager Petersburg fans, 'Star Wars: Th...