Leave your lightsabers, blasters and character masks at home when you rush off to see “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at local theaters. Consolidated Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group, which operate most of the first-run movie screens in Hawaii, have announced extra security measures due to the recent terror attacks and theater shootings.

“We want everybody to enjoy themselves, and masks may create some unease,” said Rod Tengan, division manager for Consolidated Theatres in Hawaii.

Fans are welcome to dress up as their favorite characters, but face coverings, including face paint, and weapons are prohibited.

“We encourage the enthusiasm,” Tengan said.

Regal, based in Knoxville, Tenn., operates some 570 theaters around the country. Noting that “security issues have become a daily part of our lives in America,” the company announced in August that bags and backpacks would be subject to inspection before customers are granted access to the theaters.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opens nationwide Friday, but there are evening showings Thursday. Consolidated’s Ward Stadium 16 is offering back-to-back screenings of the first six “Star Wars” episodes starting at 4 a.m. Thursday. Tickets to the “Star Wars” Marathon are $77 and include a 3-D screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at 7 p.m. Thursday.