Columbus, get ready to swap your Netflix queue for velvet seats and vintage vibes — CAPA’s 2025 Summer Movie Series is back at the Ohio Theatre, and it’s the cinematic escape you didn’t know you needed.
There are nearly 40 screenings to choose from of 28 films, so there’s no excuse why you can’t make it down for at least one! Trust us, it’s an awesome experience.
Find the full screening list below.
The Lineup: Classics, Cult Favorites & Big Screen Magic
Running from June 13 to August 24, this year’s series features 28 films, including 10 series premieres and several anniversary screenings. From musicals to thrillers, there’s something for everyone. Here’s the full lineup (click on the movie titles for tickets):
July
- July 25–27: Gone with the Wind (1939)
- Friday: 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 2 PM
- July 30 & 31: Hitchcock’s Marnie (1964)
- Wednesday: 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 PM
August
- August 1: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- Friday: 7:30
- August 2 & 3: The Princess Bride (1987)
- Saturday: 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 2 PM
- August 6: Top Hat (1935) – 90th Anniversary
- Wednesday: 7:30 PM
- August 7: The Spiral Staircase (1946)
- Thursday: 7:30 PM
- August 8: Alien (1979) – Fright Nite Friday with Fritz
- Friday: 7:30 PM
- August 9 & 10: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
- Saturday: 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 2 PM
- August 13: Dune (1984)
- Wednesday: 7:30 PM
- August 14 & 15: Safety Last! (1923) plus a classic Laurel & Hardy short
- Thursday: 7:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 PM
- August 16: Cartoon Capers
- Saturday: 10 AM
- August 16 & 17: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
- Saturday: 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 2 PM
- August 20: After the Thin Man (1936)
- Wednesday: 7:30 PM
- August 21: Moonstruck (1987)
- Thursday: 7:30 PM
- August 22: Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941) & Horse Feathers (1932)
- Friday: 7:30 PM
- August 23 & 24: Guys and Dolls (1955) – 70th Anniversary
- Saturday: 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 2 PM
💸 Affordable Movie Nights
Let’s talk value: single tickets are just $6, with seniors paying $5. For the true cinephiles, a 10-pack of tickets is available for $40, usable for any film in any combination. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), online at capa.com, or by phone at (614) 469-0939.
🎹 More Than Just Movies
Each screening is preceded by a live performance from Clark Wilson on the Ohio Theatre’s “Mighty Morton” organ, adding a nostalgic touch to your movie night. The theater itself, a 1928 Spanish Baroque masterpiece, offers an ambiance that modern cinemas can’t match. Bonus points if you can spot the 21 foot tall chandelier (you won’t be able to miss it. It’s MASSIVE)!
What’s really cool is that they also tend to do fun little surprises to match the vibe of the movies. For example, when I saw the screening of The Big Lebowski, they had Caucasians (aka The Dude’s name for a White Russian) at the concessions. No, they didn’t stir them with their fingers.
(But that doesn’t mean I didn’t).
Fun Fact: The Ohio Theatre was originally opened as a move theatre, which makes the Summer Movie series all the more special, as we are honoring its history!
🕯️ Special Events & Tours
- Fright Nite Friday with Fritz: Experience Alien (1979) with a special presentation of the Nite Owl Theatre, complete with Fritz’s signature breaks loaded with trivia and special effects, on August 8
- Theater Tours: Explore the historic Ohio Theatre with free guided tours on August 2, 9, and 23 at 4 pm. Reservations are required; email sms@capa.com to book your spot.
📍 Plan Your Visit
Location: Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus, OH
Dates: June 13 – August 24, 2025
For the full schedule and more details, visit CAPA’s official website.
Don’t miss out on this unique blend of classic cinema and historic charm. See you at the movies!
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(Previous Movie Showings) June 2025
- June 13: In and Out (1997),
- Friday: 7:30 PM
- June 14 & 15: The Sound of Music (1965) – 60th Anniversary
- Saturday: 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 2 PM
- June 18 & 19: The French Connection (1971)
- Wednesday: 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 PM
- June 20: The Blues Brothers (1980) – 45th Anniversary
- Friday: 7:30 PM
- June 21: Cartoon Capers
- Saturday: 10 AM
- June 21 & 22: Hitchcock’s Spellbound (1945) – 80th Anniversary
- Saturday: 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 2 PM
- June 25: Ordinary People (1980) – 45th Anniversary
- Wednesday: 7:30 PM
- June 26: Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)
- Thursday: 7:30 PM
- June 27: Cool Hand Luke (1967)
- Friday: 7:30 PM
- June 28: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
- Saturday: 7:30 PM