Thalian Hall Cinema

07/17/2026

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40 years after its release, the Wilmington-filmed cult classic Maximum Overdrive is coming back to local theaters. Here's when you can catch it 👇

07/13/2026

CatVideoFest is back, August 28-30! Tickets on sale now.
Website: https://www.thalianhall.org/thc-catvideofest2026
Box Office: 910-632-2285
Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.
Oscilloscope Laboratories CatVideoFest

07/13/2026

Happy Monday! Here's a heap of new title announcements, including some we forgot to announce earlier! We've been busy, okay? Tickets on sale now! There's one more announcement... coming soon...
Reading Lo**ta in Tehran | August 3-7
Rose of Nevada | August 3-9
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) | 40th Anniversary | August 6-8
The Invite | August 24-30
The Odyssey | August 24-28
Website: https://www.thalianhall.org/cinema
Box Office: 910-632-2285

07/11/2026

Big truckin' announcement! MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, the filmed-in-Wilmington cult classic, is coming back to the big screen for its 40th anniversary! Written and directed by Stephen King, in his one and only directorial credit, and adapted from his own short story... its a crazy over-the-top good time!
Maximum Overdrive (1986) | 40th Anniversary | August 28-30
Website: https://www.thalianhall.org/thc-maxoverdrive40
Box Office: 910-632-2285
It's an anniversary so big, it can’t be contained to one venue! Maximum Overdrive will have 40th anniversary screenings at Jengo’s Playhouse on Friday, July 24, and at Thalian Hall Cinema August 28-30. Tickets on sale now!
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Synopsis: When Earth passes through the tail of a comet, machines come alive and try to kill all humans. Bill Robinson (Emilio Estevez), a truck stop employee, is trapped at work with a group of survivors as they fight for their lives.

07/06/2026

Now Playing! Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas and written/directed by John Carney (Sing Street, Once).
Power Ballad | July 6-9
Website: https://www.thalianhall.org/thc-powerballad
Box Office: 910-632-2285
Synopsis: When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), Power Ballad is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.

07/01/2026

Opening today! Don't be afraid to head back into the water this Fourth of July weekend... the Mayor says its fine.
Jaws (1975) | July 1-3
Wed @ 1PM
Thu-Fri @ 1PM, 4PM, and 7PM
All screenings on the Historic Main Stage.
Coming July 9-19, don't miss 'The Shark Is Broken' by Big Dawg Theatre Company, a live production on the making of 'Jaws'!

06/30/2026

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06/29/2026

Announcing! From director Robert Rodriguez and written by (and featuring) Quentin Tarantino, this mid-90's grindhouse gem features top tier talent both behind and in front of the camera, including a still-while-he-was-on ER George Clooney, screen legend Harvey Keitel, and a show-stopping turn from Salma Hayek. 'From Dusk Till Dawn' is back on the big screen in celebration of its 30th anniversary!
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) | 30th Anniversary | July 30 - August 1
Website: https://www.thalianhall.org/thc-fromdusk30
Box Office: 910-632-2285
Synopsis: Get ready for nonstop action when a bank-robbing gang of misfits heads to Mexico with the blueprints for the perfect million-dollar heist! But they get more than they bargained for when the motley crew stumbles into the notorious T***y Twister Bar with its blood-sucking clientele. Now, the boys are up to their necks in venomous vampires and the cops are on their trail. It's kill-or-be-killed in the ultimate battle to stop these evil creatures and save their own lives!

06/29/2026

Announcing! From the creative team of TV's 'The State' and cult comedy classic 'Wet Hot American Summer' comes 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity S*x Pass,' the new comedy by director David Wain, co-written by Ken Marino.
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity S*x Pass | July 27 - August 2
Website: https://www.thalianhall.org/thc-gaildaughtry
Box Office: 910-632-2285
Synopsis: Small town hairdresser Gail Daughtry is engaged to her devoted high school sweetheart, Tom. Her life takes a turn when a trip to a book signing leads to Tom meeting – and sleeping – with his “celebrity pass”. Reeling from the betrayal, Gail impulsively joins her friend Otto on a trip to Los Angeles, where a psychic convinces Gail that the only way to save her marriage is to “even the scales” with her own celebrity pass: Jon Hamm. Thus begins an epic journey through Tinseltown as Gail and Otto join forces with a talent agency assistant, a paparazzo, and actor John Slattery, all in the search for Hamm. Along the way, they collide with celebrities and are hunted by a group of Italian assassins as they get ever closer to finding the elusive star.

06/29/2026

Now Playing!
Backrooms | June 29 - July 3
Apollo 13 (1995) | June 29 - July 1
Jaws (1975) | July 1-3
Website: https://www.thalianhall.org/cinema
Box Office: 910-632-2285