The classic film “Ben-Hur” returns to theatres starting March 29, 2026.
Restored in widescreen 4K format, the 1959 epic will be shown in hundreds of theatres on March 29 – April 2, 2026. Read more or get tickets at:
Fathom Events Presents Ben Hur
See a preview and more details below.
About Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur, an epic film about Israel and Rome in the time of Christ, won a record 11 Oscars at the 1960 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Wyler), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Charlton Heston), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Hugh Griffith) and Best Cinematography.
It had the largest budget ($15.175 million), as well as the largest sets built, of any film produced at the time. More than 10,000 extras plus 200 camels and 2,500 horses were used in the shooting of the film. The nine-minute chariot race has become one of cinema’s most famous action sequences, and the score, composed and conducted by Miklós Rózsa, was at the time the longest ever composed for a film, and was highly influential on cinema for over 15 years.
Below is a preview. Read more at Fathom Events Presents Ben Hur
This one of the classic movies hosted by Fathom Events about once a month. These films are shown in hundreds of theatres nationwide. Some films are shown in a restored, 4k format. Most showings include an introduction from film historian and critic Leonard Maltin.
The complete 2026 Fathom Events Classic Movie Series schedule is listed at: Fathom Events Screen Classics
About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com
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