2026 Spring Film Festival

Spring 2026 Film Festival

Fri., April 17 – Thurs., May 7
Enjoy 23 films in 21 days!
Tickets: $8.50 each, excluding opening night.
Visit DietrichTheater.com for festival films and schedule.

Spring 2026 Post Festival Discussion

Friday, May 8 at 1 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to be able to discuss the content and significance of some of the film festival movies with others who have seen them? Or do you have questions about festival films you have seen? Join us for a post-festival discussion at the Dietrich facilitated by Ronnie Harvey, movie buff extraordinaire! No need to register. Just show up!
5/08 1:00 PM
Admission: FREE

Year: 2026

Genre: various

Rating: various

Runtime: various

Cast: various

MICHAEL

The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.

Year: 2026

Genre: Musical/Music/Bio

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 2hr5min

Cast: Jaafar Jackson; Nia Long; Laura Harrier; Juliano Krue Valdi; Miles Teller; Colman Domingo

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Level up! Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on an adventure across the galaxy. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an upcoming animated adventure film based on the video games Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, as well as Nintendo's broader Mario franchise. The sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie,

Year: 2026

Genre: Family/Action/Comedy/Animated

Rating: PG

Runtime: 1hr40min

Cast: Chris Pratt, Benny Safdie, Brie Larson, Jack Black

Project Hail Mary

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that's causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity -- but he may not have to do it alone.

Year: 2026

Genre: Sci-fi/Adventure

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 2hr30min

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Andy Weir, Chris Miller, Amy Pascal, Aditya Sood, Rachel O'Connor

The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs 35th anniversary is being celebrated with a special return to theaters, featuring a 4K restoration presented by Fathom Events.
Join us in celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Silence of the Lambs, the iconic psychological thriller that follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of the brilliant but terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter to track down a serial killer.
"The Silence of the Lambs" won 5 Academy Awards in 1992 including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Directing and Best Writing. It remains one of the most iconic crime movies in cinema history.
Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: $8.50

Year: 1991

Genre: Horror/Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 2hr

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Ted Levine, Brooke Smith Scott Glenn

The Devil Wears Prada 2

SPECIAL EARLY OPENING SHOWS Thursday, April 30 at 2:00, 4:30 & 7:00

Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement.

Year: 2026

Genre: Comedy

Rating: TBA

Runtime: TBA

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Sydney Sweeney, Simone Ashley

The Sheep Detectives

SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED SOON

George Hardy is a shepherd who loves to read murder mysteries to his sheep, never suspecting that they can understand him. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep decide to solve the crime themselves, even if it means leaving their meadow for the first time and facing the fact that the human world isn't as simple as it appears in books.

Year: 2026

Genre: Comedy/Mystery

Rating: PG

Runtime: 1hr50min

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Galitzine, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun

Mortal Kombat-ll

SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED SOON-
Johnny Cage joins other fighters in the ultimate, no-holds-barred battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. 'Mortal Kombat 2' intensifies the battle against Shang Tsung, hinting at an imminent showdown between Earth and Outworld. The anticipated sequel promises the return of classic characters and a deeper exploration of the tournament's lore, building up excitement for fans.

Year: 2025

Genre: Action/Fantasy

Rating: R

Runtime: 2hr

Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Martyn Ford, Lewis Tan

The Mandalorian and Grogu

SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED SOON
Star Wars returns to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu.The evil Empire has fallen but Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

Year: 2026

Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy

Rating: TBA

Runtime: TBA

Cast: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White

The Breadwinner

SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED SOON

Starring record-breaking comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner is a family comedy that follows the misadventures of Nate Wilcox, whose wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank that takes her on a prolonged business trip - and now the lifelong breadwinner has to fend for his family as a first-time stay-at-home dad. With three young daughters and little experience handling their day-to-day needs, Nate finds out quickly that running the household is the toughest gig he’s ever had.

Year: 2026

Genre: Comedy

Rating: PG

Runtime: 1hr40min

Cast: Nate Bargatze, Kumali Ali Nanjiani, Will Forte, Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Martin Herlihy