January 2026 at the Coolidge

We’re kicking off 2026 with the return of our popular sci-fi “Projections” series, this time focused on authoritarianism; The Testament of Ann Lee in 70mm; January Giallo After Midnite; two multi-week classes; and more.

Read on for everything we’re screening at the Coolidge Corner Theatre this January!

Projections

Dystopia now? This January, prepare yourself for an uneasy look into the future-that’s-already-here, as our sci-fi Projections series presents a cinematic dispatch from the brink. Be sure to sign up for the class we have runnning in tandem with Tuesday night screenings!

Big Screen Classics

Watch certified classics the way they were meant to be seen. This month, catch The Elephant Man, Who Framed Roger Rabbit with Rodger Rabbit creator Gary K. Wolf, and more!

Coolidge After Midnite

Each January, we like to pour ourselves a glass of J&B whiskey, sharpen our straight razor, and slip on a pair of black gloves to celebrate Italy’s answer to murder mysteries and thrillers: the Giallo! Catch these films on Saturday nights (co-presented by our friends at Cinematic Void and American Cinematheque), and see what terrifying offerings we have on Fridays.

Cult Classics

Our signature program dedicated to showcasing films with fervent fan bases and unforgettable impact! This month's picks are V for Vendetta, the director's cut of Robocop, and A Clockwork Orange.

Coolidge Education

Take one of our classes on dystopian films or American journalism, learn more at a seminar before The Elephant Man, and show your short film at Open Screen!

Cinema Masala

Our new series co-presented by the Film Heritage Foundation, celebrating Indian cinema! This month, see Manthan, a film entirely financed by 500,000 dairy farmers.

Cinema in 70mm

The Testament of Ann Lee comes to the Coolidge in 70mm! Experience this grandiose film in this glorious format. Also, Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme continues in 70mm for a limited time, so catch that while you can!

Kids' Shows

Movies, magic, and more! Take the whole family to see Happy Feet, How to Train Your Dragon, Monsters, Inc., or a comedy juggling show!

More Good Stuff

The programming doesn’t stop there—see below for more special offerings this month:

This Week

  • A father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa.

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  • A frisky, feminine, film noir about psychoanalysis and many other things… 

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  • Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.

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  • A bold, iconoclastic take on one of the world’s most compelling stories, from filmmaker From Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckley & Christian Bale.

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  • Showcasing the best in live action short films from around the world!

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  • Gillo Pontecorvo's vivid recreation of the tumultuous Algerian struggle for independence from the occupying French in the 1950s.

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  • Showcasing the best in documentary short films from around the world!

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  • The debut feature from filmmaker Harry Lighton, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling.

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  • Boston's one and only open mic night for filmmakers!

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  • Mira Nair’s luminous look at the complexities of love, starring Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury.

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  • In this five-week class, explore women's voices at the intersection of direction and cinematography.

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  • Featuring cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw (Sinners, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever).

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  • Friday the 13th Double Feature

    Celebrate the unluckiest of holidays at the Coolidge as we present a slasher double-feature fright to the death between Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger!

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  • The story of an underdog. And his dog.

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  • David Lynch's startling debut feature is a lasting cult sensation influenced by the writings of Franz Kafka and Nikolai Gogol.

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  • IT’S THE SECOND UNLUCKIEST DAY OF THE YEAR…

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  • Among the most important documentaries ever made, The Thin Blue Line, by Errol Morris, erases the border between art and activism.

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