STRAND THEATRE - KENDALLVILLE

07/14/2026

MEET THE CAST 🎬

This is Payton, the newest member of the Strand cast! Say hi this weekend!

🎥 First movie in a theater: The Good Dinosaur
⭐ All-time favorite: Coraline
🍿 Popcorn order: Drowning in butter
🍫 Candy of choice: Buncha Crunch

Favorite part of working at the Strand?

"My favorite part is getting to see all the people dressed up for the movie."

What movie would YOU dress up for? Drop it in the comments! 👇

07/14/2026

MEET THE CAST 🎬

This is Gabby, our popcorn princess! 👑 Her first movie in a theater was right here at the Strand, and now she rules the popcorn machine, crown and all!

🎥 First movie in a theater: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
⭐ All-time favorite: Iron Man
🍿 Popcorn order: Drowning in butter
🍫 Candy of choice: Snickers Minis

Favorite part of working at the Strand?

"My favorite part is getting paid to hang out with my awesome coworkers."

Tell us your favorite Strand memory in the comments! 👇

07/14/2026

📽️ Big week at the Strand!

🦕 The Land Before Time is TOMORROW courtesy of Hosler Realty Inc.
Wednesday, July 15. Strand Family Favorites, and admission is free for everyone. Kids 12 & under get a free kiddie box, courtesy of Hosler Realty Inc.!

The Land Before Time
Wed · Jul 15
1:00 PM · 1:30 PM

The 1:30 is sensory-friendly. Lights up, sound down, and no pressure to sit still or stay quiet.

Doors open at 12 PM this week, a full hour early. We had over 200 of you show up last time! We have plenty of room, but come early to grab your seat and your concessions.

🍌 Last call for Minions & Monsters
Thursday, July 16 is the final day. If you haven't seen it, this is it.

Minions & Monsters
Thu · Jul 16
1:00 PM · 4:00 PM · 7:00 PM

🌊 The Odyssey opens FRIDAY
Christopher Nolan's epic hits our screen July 17. This is the big one, and you can see it right here in Kendallville. Heads up: this movie runs nearly 3 hours, so our showtimes for it are different than usual.

The Odyssey
Fri · Sat · Sun
1:00 PM · 6:00 PM

The Odyssey sticks around next week too.

⛵ Moana is still here
Playing every day on the half hour, and sticking around next week too.

Moana
1:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 7:30 PM

Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 AM is a sensory-friendly showing of Moana. Lights up, sound down, and no pressure to sit still or stay quiet.

Doors open 30 minutes before each show. Tickets at the door, cash and card.

See you at the movies!

07/14/2026

MEET THE CAST 🎬

This is Avi! Drinks are her department, so that ice-cold Pepsi in your cup holder? You know who to thank!

🎥 First movie in a theater: Frozen
⭐ All-time favorite: The Black Phone
🍿 Popcorn order: Butter
🍫 Candy of choice: Cookie Dough Bites

Favorite part of working at the Strand?

"My favorite part is getting into the movies cheap."

What's YOUR go-to pop at the movies? Drop it in the comments! 👇

07/12/2026

Hannah, one of our own, is taking the stage this month! 🎭

She's performing in The Addams Family, July 24th through 26th at the Strauss Theatre at the Community Learning Center right here in Kendallville. A hilarious musical where the wonderfully weird meets the perfectly normal. 🖤

Don't worry, we're still open that weekend. But there's plenty of night for both. Go cheer her on. 👏

See you at the movies!

Gaslight Playhouse is Noble County's longest running community theatre!

07/12/2026

MEET THE CAST 🎬

This is Fin! He's the one behind the popcorn machine, so if the lobby smells amazing, that's his doing.

🎥 First movie in a theater: Wreck-It Ralph
⭐ All-time favorite: Grown Ups 2
🍿 Popcorn order: Butter with white cheddar seasoning
🍫 Candy of choice: Blue Raspberry Sour Mike and Ike's

Favorite part of working at the Strand?

"My favorite part about working here is the people I work with."

What's YOUR popcorn order? Drop it in the comments! 👇

07/12/2026

MEET THE CAST 🎬

This is Reagan! She runs the register, so odds are she's the first face you see when you walk in.

🎥 First movie in a theater: Frozen
⭐ All-time favorite: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
🍿 Popcorn order: Butter, please
🍫 Candy of choice: Peanut M&M's

Favorite part of working at the Strand?

"My favorite part is being a part of the Strand while it's growing and becoming bigger."

What's the first movie YOU remember seeing in a theater? Drop it in the comments! 👇

07/11/2026

Normally we would never ask you to skip a night at the movies.

Tonight we're making an exception. 🎭

Traci, one of our own, has a daughter performing in Into the Woods tonight at 7 PM at Northrop High School in Fort Wayne. It's the final performance. Our cast supports their cast. 👏

Don't worry, we're still open tonight. But if you find yourself in Fort Wayne, go cheer them on. 🍿

See you at the movies!

🎟️ **Into the Woods tickets are ON SALE!**

🗓️ July 9–11, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne

🎟️ Adults: $15 | Seniors & Children 10 & under: $13

🎫 **Buy tickets now:**
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/northrop-high-school/6a3ebeb160169d104e621711

Don't wait — tickets won't last! 🌳🎭

07/10/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, July 11th, we're hosting sensory-friendly screenings! 💙

Minions & Monsters - Hollywood has a monster problem.
10:00 AM

Moana - The ocean is calling. Join Moana, Maui, Heihei, and Pua on an unforgettable adventure. 🌊
10:30 AM

Lights up, sound down, captions on, and everyone is free to move around.

And yes, all of our regular showtimes still run as normal the rest of the day.

Minions & Monsters
1:00 · 4:00 · 7:00 PM

Moana
1:30 · 4:30 · 7:30 PM

See you at the movies!

07/10/2026

🌊 MOANA IS HERE! 🌊

The live action Moana premieres at the Strand TODAY!

🌊 Moana
Friday · 1:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 7:30 PM
Sensory-friendly screening tomorrow, Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 AM (lights on, sound down, and everyone is free to move around).

👾 Minions & Monsters
Friday · 1:00 PM · 4:00 PM · 7:00 PM
Sensory-friendly screening tomorrow, Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 AM (lights on, sound down, and everyone is free to move around).

And don't forget the limited edition kids buckets and cups for both movies. $12 gets you a special edition popcorn bucket and cup, each with a free refill while you're here. Once they're gone, they're gone.

See you at the movies!