Wayne's World Returns to Illinois Theaters for 25th Anniversary

It’s not a dream sequence… Wayne’s World is returning to the big screen. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic comedy classic, SpectiCast and Paramount Pictures will host a “most excellent” two-night film screening at more than 400 movie theaters across the nation on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Special events will include an exclusive introduction by Peter Travers (Rolling Stone Magazine and ABC-TV) and a videotaped chat with stars Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe, Lorne Michaels, Tia Carrere, Colleen Camp, Robert Patrick and director Penelope Spheeris.

After getting its start as a popular "Saturday Night Live" sketch, Wayne’s World was originally released on Feb. 14, 1992. The movie focused on lovable metal-heads Wayne and Garth, who broadcast a public-access TV show in Aurora, Illinois from Wayne's basement.

The film grossed $183 million in its theatrical run, placing it as the tenth highest-grossing film of 1992 and the highest-grossing of the 11 films based on "Saturday Night Live" skits.

The ensemble cast includes Rob Lowe, Tia Carrere, Lara Flynn Boyle, Brian Doyle-Murray, Robert Patrick, Chris Farley, Ed O’Neill, Ione Skye, Meat Loaf and Alice Cooper.

Aurora will celebrate its most famous fictional TV stars with "Party On! 25 Years of Wayne’s World" from February through July. Find out more about the celebrations here:

>>>> Excellent! Wayne's World Anniversary Celebrations Scheduled in Aurora

WATCH actress Tia Carrere (Cassandra) talk about the anniversary screenings:

WATCH a 1992 trailer for Wayne's World:

Find Illinois showtimes or purchase tickets:

ADDISON CINEMA - Feb. 8

• Addison, Illinois
• 1555 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101 US
• (630) 932-0864

CENTURY STRATFORD SQUARE - Feb. 7

• Bloomingdale, Illinois
• Stratford Square Mall 804 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 US
• (630) 893-0271

CARMIKE 13 - CHAMPAIGN - Feb. 8

• Champaign, Illinois
• 910 Meijer Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 US
• (217) 383-0002

AMC FORD CITY 14 - Feb. 8

• Chicago, Illinois
• 7601 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60652 US
• (773) 582-1778

AMC RIVER EAST 21 - Feb. 8

• Chicago, Illinois
• 322 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611 US
• (312) 596-0333

CHICAGO HEIGHTS CINEMA - Feb. 8

• Chicago Heights, Illinois
• 1301 Hilltop Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 US
• (708) 747-0928

COUNTRY CLUB HILLS CINEMA - Feb. 8

• Country Club Hills, Illinois
• 4201 W. 167th Street, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 US
• (708) 365-1380

CENTURY 16 DEER PARK - Feb. 7

• Deer Park, Illinois
• 21600 W. Field Parkway, Deer Park, IL 60010 US
• (847) 438-8518

ELGIN CINEMA - Feb. 8

• Elgin, Illinois
• 111 South Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 US
• (847) 622-1000

CENTURY 12 EVANSTON/CINEARTS 6 AND XD - Feb. 7

• Evanston, Illinois
• 1715 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 US
• (847) 491-9751

CARMIKE HICKORY POINT 12 - Feb. 8

• Forsyth, Illinois
• HICKORY POINT MALL, Forsyth, IL 62535-1094 US
• (217) 875-1618

GURNEE MILLS CINEMA - Feb. 8

• Gurnee, Illinois
• 6144 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031 US
• (847) 855-9940

CINEMARK LOUIS JOLIET MALL - Feb. 8

• Joliet, Illinois
• 3340 Mall Loop Drive Suite 1382, Joliet, IL 60431 US
• (815) 267-8832
• AMC YORKTOWN 18 - Feb. 8
• Lombard, Illinois
• 80 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL 60148 US
• (630) 495-0012

AMC SHOWPLACE NAPERVILLE 16 - Feb. 8

• Naperville, Illinois
• 2815 Showplace Drive, Naperville, IL 60564 US
• (630) 303-5922

CINEMARK TINSELTOWN USA - Feb. 7

• North Aurora, Illinois
• 320 South Lincoln Way, North Aurora, IL 60542 US
• (630) 906-0496

O'FALLON 15 CINE - Feb. 7

• O'Fallon, Illinois
• 1320 Central Park Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269 US
• (618) 624-7336

ORLAND PARK CINEMAS - Feb. 8

• Orland Park, Illinois
• 16350 South LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467 US
• (708) 873-1900

CARMIKE GRAND PRAIRIE 18 - Feb. 8

• Peoria, Illinois
• 5311 West American Prairie Drive, Peoria, IL 61615 US
• (309) 282-7300

AMC SHOWPLACE VILLAGE CROSSING 18 - Feb. 8

• Skokie, Illinois
• 7000 Carpenter Road, Skokie, IL 60077 US
• (847) 673-8581

AMC SHOWPLACE SPRINGFIELD 12 - Feb. 8

• Springfield, Illinois
• 3141 Mercantile Drive, Springfield, IL 62702 US
• (217) 793-6440

SMG WHEATON - Feb. 8

• Wheaton, Illinois
• 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL 60189 US
• (630) 480-9557

CINEMARK @ SEVEN BRIDGES AND IMAX - Feb. 7

• Woodridge, Illinois
• 6500 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 60517 US
• (630) 663-8892

Find nationwide theater locations and purchase tickets here.

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Eric Kiefer (Patch Staff) contributed to this article.