Columbus, get ready to swap your Netflix queue for velvet seats and vintage vibes — CAPA’s 2026 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 29 films, so there’s no excuse why you can’t make it down for at least one! Trust us, it’s an awesome experience. The CAPA Summer Movie Series is bringing glitz, glamour, and affordability back to moviegoing.
Find the full screening list below.
The Lineup: Classics, Cult Favorites & Big Screen Magic
Running from June 18 to August 16, CAPA’s 2026 series features 29 films, including 12 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):
June 2026
June 18: Victor/Victoria (1982) PG – Happy Pride!
Thursday: 7:30 PM
June 19: Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013) PG-13 – Ohio Goes to the Movies Free Screening – Series Premiere
Friday: 7:30 PM
June 20 & 21: Casablanca (1943) PG
Saturday: 7:30 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
June 24: Spaceballs (1987) PG – Mel Brooks’ 100th Birthday Celebration
Wednesday: 7:30 PM
June 25 & 26: Hitchcock’s Family Plot (1976) PG – 50th Anniversary – Series Premiere
Thursday: 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 PM
June 27: Cartoon Capers
Saturday: 10 AM
June 27 & 28: An American in Paris (1951) NR – 75th Anniversary
Saturday: 7:30 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
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July 2026
July 1: Stand By Me (1986) R – Rob Reiner Tribute – 40th Anniversary – Series Premiere
Wednesday: 7:30 PM
July 2: Pretty Woman (1990) R – Series Premiere
Thursday: 7:30 PM
July 8: The Great Gatsby (1974) PG – Robert Redford Tribute
Wednesday: 7:30 PM
July 9 & 10: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) PG-13 – Series Premiere
Thursday: 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 PM
July 11 & 12: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) PG – Series Premiere
Saturday: 7:30 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
July 15 & 16: Romancing the Stone (1984) PG – Series Premiere
Wednesday: 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 PM
July 17: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) R – 35th Anniversary – Series Premiere
Friday: 7:30 PM
July 18 & 19: South Pacific (1958) NR
Saturday: 7:30 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
July 22: Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980) PG – Ohio Goes to the Movies Free Screening – Series Premiere
Wednesday: 7:30 PM
July 23 & 24: Roman Holiday (1953) NR
Thursday: 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 PM
July 25 & 26: Some Like It Hot (1959) NR – 35 mm
Saturday: 7:30 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
July 29: Shall We Dance (1937) NR
Wednesday: 7:30 PM
July 30: Forbidden Planet (1956) NR – 70th Anniversary
Thursday: 7:30 PM
July 31: Sons of the Desert (1933) and Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) NR – Comedy Double Feature – 75th Anniversary – Series Premiere (Abbot & Costello Meet the Invisible Man)
Friday: 7:30 PM
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August 2026
August 1: Cartoon Capers
Saturday: 10 AM
August 1 & 2: West Side Story (1961) NR – 65th Anniversary
Saturday: 7:30 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
August 5: Unforgiven (1992) R – Series Premiere
Wednesday: 7:30 PM
August 6 & 7: My Best Girl (1927) NR – Plus a Classic Comedy Short – Silent Film – Series Premiere
Thursday: 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 PM
August 8 & 9: Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief (1955) NR
Saturday: 7:30 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
August 12 & 13: Another Thin Man (1939) NR
Wednesday: 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 PM
August 14: Gremlins (1984) PG – Fright Nite Friday with Fritz
Friday: 7:30 PM
August 15 & 16: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) – 35 mm
Saturday: 7:30 PM
Sunday: 2 PM
Why CAPA’s Summer Movie Series is Worth It
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!
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Special Events & Tours
- Fright Nite Friday with Fritz: Experience Gremlins (1984) with a special presentation of the Nite Owl Theatre, complete with Fritz’s signature breaks loaded with trivia and special effects, on August 14
- Theater Tours: Explore the historic Ohio Theatre with free guided tours on June 20, July 11, July 25, and August 8 (all at 4 PM). Reservations are required; email sms@capa.com to book your spot.
Plan Your Visit
📍 Ohio Theatre | 39 E State St, Columbus, OH | June 18 – August 16, 2026
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!
