The Historic Artcraft Theatre

05/31/2026

Day three of our three Bleak Week offerings sets the template for the modern heist movie as director John Huston brings us "The Asphalt Jungle" showing at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4 in a scheduled 35mm presentation.
Featuring roles by Sterling Hayden and an early big screen glimpse of Marilyn Monroe!
🎥🎥🎥 A recently paroled criminal mastermind assembles a team of crooks to score a massive jewel heist.But can any of the criminals really trust each other - especially when the police get wind of the scheme?
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THATt26
💀💀💀 We're excited to participate in year five of Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair films - Presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque, ‘Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair’ is an annual film festival showcasing some of the greatest works of cinema from across the globe that venture into the darkest sides of humanity and the bleakest points in human history. 🎥🎥🎥
>> We're showcasing three classic noir films that were originally shown at The Artcraft Theatre in December 1950. These three films still hold strong today!
🎞7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2: Panic in the Streets
🎞7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3: In A Lonely Place
🎞7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4: The Asphalt Jungle
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
Need more bleakness? Check out what our friends at -Kan Indy have to round out the week.

Take a walk into the past and join us for not just a movie but an event.

05/31/2026

Day two of our three Bleak Week offerings features Humprey Bogart in one of his best roles with "In a Lonely Place" showing at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 in a scheduled 35mm presentation.
🎥🎥🎥 A Hollywood screenwriter whose career is in tatters finds himself accused of murder. With the aid of his aspiring actress neighbor, he seeks to clear his name - but she begins to doubt his innocence when his violent temper surfaces.
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THATt26
💀💀💀 We're excited to participate in year five of Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair films - Presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque, ‘Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair’ is an annual film festival showcasing some of the greatest works of cinema from across the globe that venture into the darkest sides of humanity and the bleakest points in human history. 🎥🎥🎥
>> We're showcasing three classic noir films that were originally shown at The Artcraft Theatre in December 1950. These three films still hold strong today!
🎞7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2: Panic in the Streets
🎞7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3: In A Lonely Place
🎞7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4: The Asphalt Jungle
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
Need more bleakness? Check out what our friends at -Kan Indy have to round out the week.

Take a walk into the past and join us for not just a movie but an event.

05/30/2026

Day one of our three Bleak Week offerings is the 1950 noir thriller "Panic in the Streets" showing at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2 in a scheduled 35mm presentation.
🎥🎥🎥 When a drifter shows up in the morgue with evidence of infection frmo bubonic plague a search of the criminal underworld kicks off to catch the murderer - and prevent an outbreak of the deadly disease!
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THATt26
💀💀💀 We're excited to participate in year five of Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair films - Presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque, ‘Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair’ is an annual film festival showcasing some of the greatest works of cinema from across the globe that venture into the darkest sides of humanity and the bleakest points in human history. 🎥🎥🎥
>> We're showcasing three classic noir films that were originally shown at The Artcraft Theatre in December 1950. These three films still hold strong today!
🎞7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2: Panic in the Streets
🎞7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3: In A Lonely Place
🎞7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4: The Asphalt Jungle
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
Need more bleakness? Check out what our friends at -Kan Indy have to round out the week.

Take a walk into the past and join us for not just a movie but an event.

05/30/2026

Your final chance to see "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" at The Artcraft in a scheduled 35mm presenation is tonight at 7:30 p.m. Don't forget your popcorn and Reese's Pieces at the concession counter!
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26_ET
🍓🍓🍓 Get to Franklin early for the annual Strawberries on the Square event happening until 8 p.m. - or when supplies run out!
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
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Thanks to our movie sponsor Franklin Insurance Agency

05/30/2026

Reese's Pieces sales skyrocketed after the release of "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" and we've got 'em at the concession counter this weekend (and most weekends).
Join us today for scheduled 35mm presenations of the loveably alien from 1982 at 2 & 7:30 p.m. and grab a box while you're here!
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26_ET
🍓🍓🍓 Get to Franklin early for the annual Strawberries on the Square event happening until 8 p.m. - or when supplies run out!
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
🙏🙏🙏
Thanks to our movie sponsor Franklin Insurance Agency

05/30/2026

Winner of four Academy Awards plus nominations for Best Director and Best Picture, 1983 "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" was an absolute craze in the early 80s cementing Spielberg's Hollywood status. Don't miss it this weekend at The Artcraft!
We have scheduled 35mm presenations tonight, May 29, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 30 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26_ET
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
The Artcraft Theatre is at 57 N. Main St., Franklin, Indiana. We're just 25 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana and 25 miles north of Columbus, Indiana. Plenty of local shopping, restaurants, and bars near the theater. With fresh locally grown popcorn, affordable concessions, a preshow with prizes, the national anthem, and a classic cartoon - an evening at The Historic Artcraft Theatre is more than a movie, it's an event you won't want to miss!
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Thanks to our movie sponsor Franklin Insurance Agency

05/29/2026

You have four chances this weekend to see "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" in scheduled 35mm presenations at the Artcraft Theatre! Showtimes at 2 & 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30.
Yes, we will have plenty of Reese's Pieces for you to enjoy too!
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26_ET
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
🙏🙏🙏
Thanks to our movie sponsor Franklin Insurance Agency

05/28/2026

Phone home. Phone your friends. Phone everyone and tell them "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" shows in scheduled 35mm presenations at the Artcraft Theatre! Showtimes at 2 & 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30.
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26_ET
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
🙏🙏🙏
Thanks to our movie sponsor Franklin Insurance Agency

05/28/2026

Our Summer Break series kicks off the 2026 season at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 2 with "The Lego Batman Movie." All Tuesday 10 a.m. tickets are $6 and include your movie ticket, small popcorn, and small soda!
Doors open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. show!
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All tickets are $6 and include small beverage and popcorn! Get your tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26sbLB
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The Artcraft Theatre is located in downtown Franklin, Indiana at 57 N. Main St., Franklin - about halfway between Indianapolis and Columbus, Indiana. Make a day of your visit and experience Franklin's local shopping, restaurants, and activities near the theater.
PLUS - Johnson County Public Library-Indiana bookmobile, JCPL on Wheels is scheduled to be on site from 9 - 10 a.m.!

Thanks to our sponsors:
Johnson County Community Foundation
Franklin Parks & Recreation
Franklin Community Schools

Take a walk into the past and join us for not just a movie but an event.

05/27/2026

A MARVELOUS new addition to our 2026 Artcraft lineup!
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We're excited to announce "Captain America: The First Avenger" is scheduled for four 35mm presentations at 2 & 7:30 p.m., July 31 and August 1.
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Sponsorships for "Captain America: The First Avenger," its program, prize, and backstage are now open for bidding as well as a limited amount of other sponsorships. To see what remains and get your sponsorship, visit https://bit.ly/SP26_BIN

If you atteneded and already registered and have an account set up, you should be able to jump right on and place your bids! If not, it's an easy step to register to bid and support the Artcraft Theatre.
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Thank you - and - Good luck!