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Movie sites are crashing under the overwhelming demand for 'Star Wars' tickets

Kirsten AcunaOct 20, 2015, 07:24 IST

Monday evening tickets went on sale for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," and the demand for tickets is so high that it has crippled the two largest online ticket sellers.

If you try to head to both Fandango and MovieTickets.com and buy "The Force Awakens" tickets, here's what you see.

Fandango

MovieTickets.com

The apps aren't much better.

Fandango

Fandango has been in and out for us.

MovieTickets.com says its site is working, but just slower than usual. It suggests using its app.

As a reminder, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" isn't out in theaters for another two months.

In case you weren't positive if "Star Wars" was going to be huge, here's your proof.

NOW WATCH: Here's what 'Star Wars' superfans think of the mysterious villain in 'The Force Awakens'

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