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Regal Cinemas Launches Second-Annual “Month of Masterpieces” with Four Guest Curators

8/20/2026, 11:59:23 AM

Overview of the Upcoming Showcase

Regal Cinemas will present its second annual “Month of Masterpieces” throughout September, featuring daily screenings of classic films at a uniform ticket price of $7.99 at all locations. The program marks the franchise’s first anniversary and is designed to give audiences the chance to view influential movies on the big screen.

Curators and Their Selected Classics

Four contemporary directors—Chloe Zhao, Edgar Wright, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Rian Johnson—have each chosen five titles that shaped their own filmmaking.

Chloe Zhao’s lineup, announced for September 6–10, includes:

  • September 6 – “The Truman Show” (1998)
  • September 7 – “A Silent Voice: The Movie” (2016)
  • September 9 – “The Last Picture Show” (1971)
  • September 10 – “Hud” (1963)

Additional screenings will feature titles such as “Braveheart,” “Blade Runner,” “North by Northwest,” and family-friendly fare like “Stuart Little” and “Babe.” Prince-Bythewood’s upcoming adaptation of the Afro-fantasy novel *Children of Blood and Bone* is slated for release on January 14, underscoring her active slate of new work.

Ticket Price and Audience Appeal

All classic-film showings during the month are priced at $7.99, a rate intended to make the experience accessible while encouraging repeat visits.

Official Statements

Regal’s senior leadership framed the event as a celebration of cinematic heritage and a platform for contemporary storytellers to share their influences.

What’s Next

The curated schedule runs daily throughout September, with each curator’s selections rotating across the month. Audiences can attend any of the listed screenings at the $7.99 price point, and Regal will continue to promote the series through its national marketing channels.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “When Regal launched Month of Masterpieces, we wanted to celebrate the films that remind us why we fell in love with movies in the first place and give audiences the chance to experience them where they belong — on the big screen,” — Brooks LeBoeuf, Senior Vice President of US Content at Regal