Fathom Entertainment Reveals 2026 Big Screen Classics Film Lineup

Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer for specialty distributor Fathom Entertainment, revealed today the 2026 lineup for Fathom’s annual Fathom’s Big Screen Classics film series.   
 
The 2026 slate is packed with landmark anniversary screenings and all-time cinematic favorites that span 87 years of Hollywood greatness. The eclectic Fathom’s Big Screen Classics lineup offers a wide range of genre and tastes for all audiences, with several of Hollywood’s most iconic offerings returning to the big screen in theaters nationwide beginning this March. 

Fathom Entertainment’s Fathom’s Big Screen Classics 2026 lineup includes:

• Ben-Hur (March 29 & April 1-2)
• The Silence of the Lambs 35^th Anniversary (April 26 & 29)
• Fried Green Tomatoes 35^th Anniversary (May 10 & 13)
• The Birdcage 30^th Anniversary (June 7 & 10)  
• Ocean’s Eleven 25^th Anniversary (June 21 & 24)
• Citizen Kane 85^th Anniversary (July 5 & 8)  
• The Fifth Element (July 26-27)  
• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 55^th Anniversary (August 2 & 5)  
• Gone With the Wind (October 10-14)  
• A Beautiful Mind 25^th Anniversary (November 22-23)  
• The Maltese Falcon 85^th Anniversary (December 6 & 9)  
• It’s a Wonderful Life 80^th Anniversary (December 18-26) 

Renowned film historian and critic Leonard Maltin returns for his fourth year as a cornerstone of Fathom’s Big Screen Classics, offering exclusive introductions that illuminate each film’s lasting legacy. A trusted voice for generations through “Entertainment Tonight,” TCM, STARZ, and ENCORE, Maltin is a bestselling author, longtime USC School of Cinematic Arts instructor, and co‑host of the popular podcast, “Maltin on Movies,” with his daughter, Jessie. 
 
“Classic and popular re-releases are an important theatrical programming category, and the curated movies Fathom Entertainment brings to the big screen continue to be embraced by filmgoers of all ages. The 2026 Fathom’s Big Screen Classics slate is filled with anniversary celebrations from some of the greatest cinematic masterpieces of all time and showcases a wide breadth of iconic hits and award-winning films,” said Nutt. “Fathom is also thrilled with the return of Leonard Maltin casting a spotlight with exclusive introductions for these cinematic treasures.”