(Updated 06/08/2024)
Looking for a special experience at the movie theater? Cinemark has you covered with an impressive roster of anniversary screenings and special event programming. Many come from our partners at Fathom, as well as many other great distributors.
We've got the first concert film from Ghost, a revival of Steven Spielberg's classic CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, a big UFC event, and so much more!
Here are the best special movie special events you can see at Cinemark now and in the weeks to come.
Frank Miller: American Genius
FRANK MILLER: AMERICAN GENIUS documents the unique journey of an unparalleled American artist. The film explores the near half-century career of the legendary comic book artist and writer. Made for his fans following a near death experience, the documentary delves into Miller’s radical and defining influence on art, storytelling and culture. Following his small town beginnings in Vermont, to New York City, Hollywood, and beyond; this intimate documentary delves into his failures, successes, self-destruction and re-discovery. [June 10]
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Extended Edition)
In the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, as armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world—and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome—one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied only by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power. This special one-night-only event will feature the remastered extended edition. [June 10]
Secret Movie Series
Our Secret Movie Series is back and bigger than ever! The secret movie will be unveiled at a surprise screening for $5 per ticket. [June 17]
Ghost: Rite Here Rite Now
Swedish rock band Ghost performs hit songs in concert with a narrative story that picks up plot threads from their long-running "Chapters" series. [June 20]
Something to Stand For with Mike Rowe
Join America’s favorite storyteller on an epic journey to the heart of Washington DC. Drawing from his blockbuster podcast “The Way I Heard It”, this cinematic tour de force will take viewers to the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and more. Part mystery, part history – each harrowing tale tells a story you’ve never heard, about the patriots who built our country. From the legendary rebels we call the “Founding Fathers” to unknown Marines of Iwo Jima – these are the Americans who risked everything to build the country we love and call home. The American heroes who gave us… something to stand for! Added value includes behind-the-scenes content with Mike Rowe. Discount Tuesday pricing not available for this event. [June 27]
UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler
UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler - Saturday, June 29 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV [June 29]
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (2024 Re-Release)
In celebration of Columbia Pictures 100th anniversary, Columbia Pictures and Fathom Events bring Close Encounters of the Third Kind back to theaters nationwide. Dreyfuss stars as cable worker Roy Neary, who along with several other stunned bystanders experience a close encounter of the first kind - witnessing UFOs soaring across the sky. After this life-changing event, the inexplicable vision of a strange, mountain-like formation haunts him. He becomes obsessed with discovering what it represents, much to the dismay of his wife and family. Meanwhile, bizarre occurrences are happening around the world. Government agents have close encounters of the second kind - discovering physical evidence of extraterrestrial visitors in the form of a lost fighter aircraft from World War II and a stranded military ship that disappeared decades earlier only to suddenly reappear in unusual places. Roy continues to chase his vision to a remote area where he and the agents follow the clues that have drawn them to reach a site where they will have a close encounter of the third kind - contact. [July 7]
Disciples in the Moonlight
In the not-too-distant future the Bible has been in outlawed in the United States of America and replaced with a government approved bible. A group of 7 Christians from Indiana are asked to smuggle the true Word of God to underground churches in Kentucky, Illinois, and Ohio. With Homeland Security hot on their trail, the smugglers must be willing to risk it all for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Added value includes: What’s at the heart of DISCIPLES IN THE MOONLIGHT? Discover how the story came to be and meet the filmmakers and cast who bring it to life on the big screen. Even before the movie begins, you’ll start to experience the heart-pounding nature of this high-impact, high-stakes adventure of faith, hope, and love. [July 17]
The NeverEnding Story 40th Anniversary
The NeverEnding Story tells the story of Bastian (Barret Oliver) who, on his way to school one day, ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The NeverEnding Story," Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive. This special 40th anniversary event includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin. [July 21]
The Good Half: An Evening with Nick Jonas and Robert Schwartzman
Renn Wheeland returns home to Cleveland for his mother’s funeral. Once there, he forges new relationships while healing old ones, before confronting his problems and trying to face his grief. Added value includes an exclusive Q&A with Nick Jonas & Robert Schwartzman with moderator Kiernan Shipka. [July 23]
La Bohème: Met Summer Encore 2024
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva and tenor Michael Fabiano lead a celebrated cast of young artists in Franco Zeffirelli's picturesque production of Puccini’s timeless love story. Marco Armiliato conducts. [July 24]
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Tami Stronach, the iconic Childlike Empress in The NeverEnding Story, makes her long-awaited return to the big screen in the new fantasy film MAN AND WITCH: THE DANCE OF A THOUSAND STEPS. When a lonely goatherd discovers that he has been cursed at birth to never take a wife, he makes a pact with a reclusive witch to reverse the spell only if he can complete three impossible tasks so that he may one day find true love. Featuring Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd, Eddie Izzard, Jennifer Saunders, Shoreh Aghdashloo, Michael Emerson, Bill Bailey, Daniel Portman, Stuart Bowman, Martha West, and Greg Steinbruner. Take a journey behind the scenes of MAN AND WITCH with an exclusive first-look at the creation of the film's charming animal mascots developed by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, as well as a rare interview with Renato Casaro, the legendary poster artist responsible for iconic 80s fantasy posters like The NeverEnding Story with an exciting unboxing of the film’s artwork by stars Tami Stronach and Greg Steinbruner. [July 28]
Check out more special events coming soon!
All images courtesy of Columbia Pictures.