May 11, 2026
CAPA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026 SUMMER MOVIE SERIES AT THE OHIO THEATRE JUNE 18-AUGUST 16
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, today announced the schedule for its 57th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2026 series will run June 18-August 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 28 films over nine weeks. Highlights include 13 series premieres, three screenings paying special tribute to some of Hollywood’s all-time greats, six films marking significant anniversaries of their original releases, a silent film with live musical accompaniment, Fright Nite Friday with Fritz, and two Saturday mornings of classic cartoons.
Ohio Goes to the Movies
CAPA is proud to partner with Ohio Goes to the Movies to present two free films on this year’s Summer Movie Series. OGTTM is a celebration of movies that showcase Ohioans in front of, and behind the camera (actors, directors, writers, composers) as well as Ohio locations and topics, all as part of Ohio’s statewide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Ohio Goes to the Movies screenings during the Summer Movie Series include Lee Daniels’ The Butler (based on the book The Butler by Columbus native Wil Haygood) on June 19; and Coal Miner’s Daughter (starring Columbus native Beverly D’Angelo as Patsy Cline) on July 22.
Haygood will be present on June 19 to introduce the film and hold a pre-show opportunity with attendees.
These movies are free of charge, and no ticket is required to attend.
Show Tunes
Now celebrating his 34th year as featured organist for the CAPA Summer Movie Series, Clark Wilson will again provide pre-show entertainment at the keyboards and controls of the Ohio Theatre’s treasured “Mighty Morton” theatre organ presented by Ice Miller 30 minutes prior to each screening. A touring performer, recording artist, and renowned expert on the scoring of silent films, Wilson was called a “master of silent film and showman of the first order” by film critic/historian Leonard Maltin.
Also performing at the organ are associate organists David Fleisher and Richie Gregory. Fleisher, a central Ohio native, began studying piano at age seven and recalls falling in love with the Ohio Theatre’s organ as a young audience member. He has served as associate organist at the Ohio Theatre since 2006. Richie Gregory has had a lifelong love for the organ, having been introduced to the theatre pipe organ at the age of one. A Capital University graduate, Gregory has played at the Ohio Theatre since 2025. He has a strong interest in tower chimes Conn electronic organs.
Fright Nite Friday with Fritz
While Fritz the Nite Owl will not be on-site for the screening, audiences can still return to the days of Nite Owl Theatre as Mike McGraner leads a special Fright Nite Friday presentation of Gremlins (1984) on Friday, August 14. Fans will enjoy a full episode of Nite Owl Theatre complete with Fritz’s signature breaks loaded with trivia-tastic tomfoolery and campy special effects.
Special Services
Select films will be audio-described for visually impaired persons at no extra charge. Audio description allows patrons to hear a scene-by-scene narration of the on-screen action while they listen to the movie dialogue. Visit capa.com for a list of audio-described movie screenings for the 2026 series.
In addition, ListenWIFI, an assistive listening app that patrons can download to their personal cell phones, is available at all screenings. When coupled with the patron’s headphones or ear buds, the app provides high-quality audio streamed directly to the patron and can be adjusted for volume preference.
Tours
As part of the 2026 CAPA Summer Movie Series, CAPA will offer a revealing look at the historic Ohio Theatre with free, one-hour-long, guided tours, complete with a light show and organ demonstration on the “Mighty Morton” theatre organ presented by Ice Miller. Reservations are required, and space is limited. Tour dates are Saturdays June 20, July 11, July 25, and August 8, at 4 pm each day. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To reserve your space on a tour, visit capa.com to reserve your free space today! For groups sized 8+; please contact the CAPA Ticket Center Group Specialist at (614) 719-6900 or email at groups@capa.com.
Audio-described and first-floor only tour options will be added on select dates later this summer—visit CAPA.com for updates.
CAPA Summer Movie Series 10-packs, good for any film in any combination, cost $40 and can be purchased beginning Sunday, May 10. 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. Ticket 10-packs will be available through Friday, July 31.
Single tickets to individual films are $6 ($5 for seniors, students, and children) and go on sale Monday, June 1. Single tickets can be purchased in advance at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), online at capa.com, or by phone at (614) 469-0939.
Single tickets and ticket 10-packs may also be purchased day-of-show with cash or card beginning one hour prior to show time at the CAPA Ticket Center.
The 2026 CAPA Summer Movie Series is made possible through the generous support of The Parrish Family and Bank of America.
All presentations are Digital unless noted.
2026 CAPA SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
HAPPY PRIDE!
Victor/Victoria (1982)
RATED PG
Thursday, June 18, 7:30 pm
Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston
Andrews shines as a struggling singer in 1930s Paris who reinvents herself as “Victor”—a man performing as a woman—to land a nightclub act. But when she falls for a man who believes her disguise, love and identity collide.
OHIO GOES TO THE MOVIES
SERIES PREMIERE!!
Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013)
RATED PG-13
Friday, June 19, 7:30 pm
Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack
Whitaker stars as a White House butler serving eight presidents while witnessing decades of American history. As the civil rights movement unfolds, he balances quiet professionalism with rising tensions at home—especially with a son drawn to activism.
Saturday, June 20, 7:30 pm; Sunday, June 21, 2 pm
Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid
Bogey and Bergman feature in this timeless romance set at a nightclub in wartime Morocco. When former lovers reunite, old feelings resurface—and he must choose between love and sacrifice as danger closes in. 35mm
MEL BROOKS’ 100TH BIRTHDAY!
Spaceballs (1987)
RATED PG
Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 pm
Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman
From Mel Brooks, this outrageous Star Wars parody follows Lone Star (Pullman) and Barf (John Candy) as they race to rescue a runaway princess from Dark Helmet (Moranis) in a galaxy of absurd gags and sci-fi satire.
50TH ANNIVERSARY!
SERIES PREMIERE!!
Hitchcock’s Family Plot (1976)
RATED PG
Thursday & Friday, June 25 & 26, 7:30 pm
Karen Black, Bruce Dern, Barbara Harris
In Alfred Hitchcock’s final film, a fake psychic and her boyfriend uncover a kidnapping scheme while searching for a missing heir. What starts as a con turns dangerous in this darkly funny thriller full of twists and deception.
Cartoon Capers
Saturday, June 27, 10 am
Enjoy a collection of classic characters from animation’s heyday featuring many Warner Bros. superstars including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and a few surprises!
75TH ANNIVERSARY!
An American in Paris (1951)
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 pm; Sunday, June 28, 2 pm
Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant
Kelly and Caron star in this Oscar-winning musical about an American artist in Paris torn between ambition and love. Featuring unforgettable Gershwin songs and a dazzling ballet finale, this romantic classic is a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and the City of Light.
ROB REINER TRIBUTE!
40TH ANNIVERSARY!
SERIES PREMIERE!!
FAN FAVORITE!
Stand By Me (1986)
RATED R
Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 pm
Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman
This coming-of-age story from director Rob Reiner is based on a short story by Stephen King. Four boys set out to find a missing body—but along the way, discover friendship, loss, and what it means to grow up.
SERIES PREMIERE!!
Pretty Woman (1990)
RATED R
Thursday, July 2, 7:30 pm
Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Laura San Giacomo
Roberts and Gere star in this modern Cinderella story about a chance encounter that turns into something more. What begins as a business arrangement soon becomes a heartfelt romance in this beloved, feel-good classic.
ROBERT REDFORD TRIBUTE!
The Great Gatsby (1974)
RATED PG
Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 pm
Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern
As mysterious millionaire Gatsby tries to win back his lost love, he’s drawn into a world of wealth, illusion, and heartbreak in 1920s New York. Redford and Farrow star in this elegant adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel.
SERIES PREMIERE!!
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
RATED PG-13
Thursday & Friday, July 9 & 10, 7:30 pm
Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy
Nielsen is hilariously deadpan as Lt. Frank Drebin, a bumbling detective racing to stop an assassination plot. Packed with rapid-fire gags, absurd twists, and nonstop slapstick, this comedy classic delivers chaos at every turn.
SERIES PREMIERE!!
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
RATED PG
Saturday, July 11, 7:30 pm; & Sunday, July 12, 2 pm
Hayden Christiansen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor
A young Anakin Skywalker begins a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala while uncovering a growing threat to the galaxy. As a secret clone army emerges, the Jedi are drawn into a conflict that will ignite war.
SERIES PREMIERE!!
Romancing the Stone (1984)
RATED PG
Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 & 16, 7:30 pm
Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito
Turner and Douglas star in this action-packed romantic adventure about a shy novelist swept into a real-life treasure hunt in the Colombian jungle. With danger closing in, sparks fly as she teams up with a rugged mercenary.
35TH ANNIVERSARY!
SERIES PREMIERE!!
Silence of the Lambs (1991)
RATED R
Friday, July 17, 7:30 pm
Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn
FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Foster) seeks help from imprisoned killer Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins) to catch another murderer. As their psychological game deepens, the race to stop a killer becomes personal—and deadly.
Saturday, July 18, 7:30 pm; & Sunday, July 19, 2 pm
Rossano Brazzi, Mitzi Gaynor, John Kerr
Featuring songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, this sweeping musical follows two romances during World War II on a remote island. As love blossoms, both couples must confront prejudice and decide if their feelings are strong enough to overcome it.
OHIO GOES TO THE MOVIES
SERIES PREMIERE!!
Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980)
RATED PG
Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 pm
Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D’Angelo
Spacek stars as country legend Loretta Lynn in this Oscar-winning biopic tracing the singer’s rise from rural poverty to stardom. With support from husband Oliver Lynn (Jones), she finds her voice—but fame, loss, and pressure threaten to take it away.
Roman Holiday (1953)
Thursday & Friday, July 23 & 24, 7:30 pm
Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert
A runaway princess spends a day exploring Rome with an American reporter—unaware he’s chasing a story. Hepburn and Peck star in this charming romance about freedom, connection, and a love that can’t last.
Some Like It Hot (1959)
Saturday, July 25, 7:30 pm; & Sunday, July 26, 2 pm
Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon
After witnessing a mob hit, two musicians (Curtis and Lemmon) go on the run disguised as women in an all-female band. Billy Wilder directs this fast-paced comedy where mistaken identities spark chaos—and unexpected romance. 35mm
Shall We Dance (1937)
Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 pm
Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton
Rogers and Astaire dance their way to love in this sparkling musical about a dancer who pursues a singer across the Atlantic—only to be caught in a whirlwind of rumors and romance. Featuring Gershwin songbook classics and dazzling choreography.
70TH ANNIVERSARY!
Forbidden Planet (1956)
Thursday, July 30, 7:30 pm
Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen
A space expedition lands on a distant planet to investigate a lost mission—only to uncover a brilliant scientist, his daughter, and a deadly unseen force. This sci-fi classic blends adventure, mystery, and groundbreaking effects.
COMEDY DOUBLE FEATURE!
SERIES PREMIERE!
Sons of the Desert (1933)
Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase
75th ANNIVERSARY!
Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951)
Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Nancy Guild
Friday, July 31, 7:30 pm
A full night of iconic comedy. First, Laurel and Hardy spin an increasingly ridiculous web of lies which ultimately unravels in a comedy of errors. Then, Abbott and Costello bring their signature slapstick to this fast-moving comedy filled with disguises, double-crosses, and laugh-out-loud antics.
Cartoon Capers
Saturday, August 1, 10 am
Enjoy a collection of classic characters from animation’s heyday featuring many Warner Bros. superstars including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and a few surprises!
65TH ANNIVERSARY!
West Side Story (1961)
Saturday, August 1, 7:30 pm; Sunday, August 2, 2 pm
Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Rita Moreno
Rival New York street gangs clash in this Oscar-winning musical inspired by Romeo and Juliet. As Maria and Tony fall in love, they’re caught between loyalty and longing. Natalie Wood stars in this timeless story of passion and tragedy.
SERIES PREMIERE!
Unforgiven (1992)
RATED R
Wednesday, August 5, 7:30 pm
Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman
Eastwood directs and stars in this Oscar-winning Western about a retired gunslinger drawn back for one last job. As violence escalates, he confronts a ruthless sheriff (Hackman) and the true cost of his past.
SILENT FILM!
SERIES PREMIERE!!
My Best Girl (1927)
plus a classic comedy short
Thursday & Friday, August 6 & 7, 7:30 pm
Mary Pickford, Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Sunshine Hart
Pickford shines in this charming silent romance where love, class, and family complications collide in a heartfelt early Hollywood classic. Clark Wilson provides the soundtrack on the Ohio Theatre’s “Mighty Morton” theatre organ presented by Ice Miller.
Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief (1955)
Saturday, August 8, 7:30 pm; and Sunday, August 9, 2 pm
Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis
Grant and Kelly star in this stylish Hitchcock thriller set on the French Riviera. When a retired jewel thief is suspected of new crimes, he must catch the real culprit—while navigating romance, suspicion, and dazzling high-society intrigue.
Another Thin Man (1939)
Wednesday & Thursday, August 12 & 13, 7:30 pm
William Powell, Myrna Loy, Virginia Grey
In this third installment of the popular “Thin Man” series, Powell and Loy return as Nick and Nora Charles in this witty mystery. When a country estate murder turns complicated, the charming sleuths must solve the case while juggling family life.
FRIGHT NITE FRIDAY WITH FRITZ!
Gremlins (1984)
RATED PG
Friday, August 14, 7:30 pm
Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton
A young man’s unusual pet comes with three simple rules—but when they’re broken, chaos erupts. As mischievous creatures overrun a small town, he and his friends must stop the mayhem in this darkly comic cult favorite.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
Saturday, August 15, 7:30 pm; Sunday, August 16, 2 pm
Jane Powell, Howard Keel, Russ Tamblyn
Powell and Keel star in this high-energy musical about seven backwoods brothers determined to find wives—by any means necessary. What follows is a lively mix of romance, comedy, and unforgettable dance numbers. 35mm
*Movies are subject to change without notice.