New Special Movie Events to See in Theatres This Season

(Updated 07/14/2024)

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 new concert film from Blackpink, a revival of the stop-motion animated classic CORALINE, multiple opera presentations, a new RiffTrax Live 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.

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]

 

Widow Clicquot

The story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century. [July 19]

 

 

 

 

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]

 

Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] in Cinemas

BLACKPINK’s BORN PINK tour that captivated the world comes to the big screen, celebrating the group’s 8th anniversary since their debut! Drawing an audience of 1.8 million and breaking global records for female group concert tours, experience the energy of the live performances in cinemas worldwide! Featuring the iconic ‘Hanok’ set that has mesmerized fans and press worldwide, the film shows unprecedented production scale, presenting exclusively arranged versions of BLACKPINK’s hit songs unique to this concert and encompassing performances from Seoul’s Gocheok Dome alongside footage from further cities across the global tour. Join us for all the exhilarating moments, premiering in over 110 countries, marking a first for a K-POP female group. [July 31]

 

La Cenerentola: Met Summer Encore 2024

Rossini’s charming take on the Cinderella story returns to cinemas, starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and tenor Juan Diego Flórez in Cesare Lievi’s whimsical production. Fabio Luisi conducts. [July 31]

 

 

 

 

Turandot: Met Summer Encore 2024

In this 2016 Met performance of Puccini’s extravagant masterpiece, soprano Nina Stemme and tenor Marco Berti star in a larger-than-life staging from legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Paolo Carignani conducts. [August 7]

 

 

 

 

RiffTrax Live: Point Break

The stars of Mystery Science Theater are back for their 35th RiffTrax Live show! Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett will riff Point Break in theaters nationwide! Point Break is possibly the most '90s movie ever made and undoubtedly the pinnacle of the “FBI infiltrates bank robber gang through surfing” genre. We promise the laughs will be as extreme as the action. Johnny Utah (Reeves) is an FBI agent who embarks on an unconventional assignment: the agency needs him to learn how to surf in order to stop the Ex-Presidents, a gang of armed robbers who will stop at nothing to make off with millions of dollars just in time to catch some sweet waves at high tide. Skydiving and Anthony Kiedis also feature prominently because, as previously mentioned, it was the '90s. [August 8]

 

Lawrence of Arabia (2024 Re-Release)

In celebration of Columbia Pictures 100th anniversary, Columbia Pictures and Fathom Events bring Lawrence of Arabia, Columbia’s most celebrated title, back to theaters nationwide. Winner of 7 Academy Awards® including Best Picture of 1962, Lawrence of Arabia stands as one of the most timeless and essential motion picture masterpieces. The greatest achievement of its legendary, Oscar®-winning director, David Lean (1962, Lawrence of Arabia: 1957 The Bridge on the River Kwai), the film stars Peter O’Toole — in his career-making performance — as T.E. Lawrence, the audacious World War I British army officer who heroically united rival Arab desert tribes and led them to war against the mighty Turkish Empire. [August 11]

 

Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds (English Dubbed)

One day, the adventurous Juliette and her sister Carmen find an enchanted toy and get swept away into the Kingdom of the Winds. They are transformed into cats and find themselves in a fantastical new world full of flying divas, technicolor dragons, and other mind-melting creations. When Juliette causes an accident that draws the ire of the local inhabitants, the Mayor gives Juliette to the beautiful songstress Selma and sentences Carmen to marry his son as punishment. The sisters must find a way to escape before the wedding bells ring, but the key to their journey home lies with Sirocco, the mysterious wizard feared for his ferocious storms. A psychedelic fairy tale years in the making comes from the imagination of director Benoît Chieux. With captivating creatures and a vibrant Seussian world, Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds is a kaleidoscopic fantasy adventure bursting with charm and wonder. [DATE]

 

Coraline 15th Anniversary

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted fans across the globe since its release back in 2009. Combining the visionary imaginations of celebrated author Neil Gaiman (Sandman) and groundbreaking film studio LAIKA (Kubo and the Two Strings, ParaNorman, the upcoming Wildwood), Coraline is a wondrous and thrilling, fun and suspenseful adventure for young and old alike. A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life–only much better. But when this wondrously off–kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her counterfeit parents try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to save her family and get back home. Coraline was the first-ever animated feature to be conceived and photographed in true, stereoscopic 3D; and in honor of its 15th Anniversary, Coraline returns to theaters worldwide Coraline returns to theaters worldwide in Remastered 3D. Added value includes behind-the-scenes with LAIKA’s award-winning puppet fabrication teams as they construct the all-new versions of the Coraline puppet, from the ground-up. The team – many of whom helped build the original Coraline – will revisit the iconic puppet’s design to apply new, cutting-edge technology developed by the studio over its 4 films released since 2009’s Coraline. [August 15]

 

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As the Keenans try to bring their family closer together, they unwittingly enter themselves into a game of life or death. With four deranged killers patrolling the halls of their hotel and competing for the most creative kills, the odds are definitely stacked against them. From the producers of Terrifier 2 and the upcoming Terrifer 3, and featuring Special Effects Makeup by Damien Leone. [August 21]

 

 

Check out more special events coming soon!

All images courtesy of Columbia Pictures.