One of Columbus’ most beloved summer traditions is officially back.
CAPA has announced the full lineup for the 2026 Summer Movie Series at Ohio Theatre, bringing 28 classic films and cult favorites to downtown Columbus between June 18 and August 16.
Now in its 57th year, the series remains the longest-running classic film series in America, and this summer’s lineup has a little bit of everything: Hollywood classics, cult comedies, silent films, musicals, sci-fi favorites, Hitchcock thrillers, and a couple of free screenings tied to Ohio’s America 250 celebration.
Some of the biggest highlights include Casablanca, Pretty Woman, Silence of the Lambs, West Side Story, Gremlins, Some Like It Hot, and Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, which will make its Summer Movie Series debut this year.
CAPA also announced 13 series premieres for 2026, along with several anniversary screenings and special tributes to Hollywood legends like Mel Brooks, Robert Redford, and Rob Reiner.
Half the fun of the series is just being inside the Ohio Theatre itself.
Before each screening, audiences can catch live organ music performed on the theatre’s famous “Mighty Morton” organ, a tradition that has become just as iconic as the movies themselves. Organist Clark Wilson returns for his 34th year with the series, joined by associate organists David Fleisher and Richie Gregory.
This year’s schedule also includes a silent film presentation of My Best Girl with live organ accompaniment, two Saturday morning Cartoon Capers screenings featuring classic Warner Bros. cartoons, and a special Fright Nite Friday presentation of Gremlins inspired by Fritz the Nite Owl’s legendary horror movie broadcasts.
CAPA is once again partnering with Ohio Goes to the Movies for two free screenings this summer: Lee Daniels’ The Butler on June 19 and Coal Miner’s Daughter on July 22.
Columbus native and author Wil Haygood, whose book inspired The Butler, will attend the June screening for an introduction and pre-show event.
The series also offers free guided tours of the Ohio Theatre on select Saturdays throughout the summer, giving moviegoers a closer look at one of Columbus’ most historic venues.
Summer Movie Series 10-pack tickets are on sale now for $40 and can be used for any combination of films. Single tickets go on sale June 1 and cost $6, with discounted pricing available for seniors, students, and children.
The full schedule is available through CAPA’s official website.
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