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Paramount Theatre unveils Summer Classic Film Series opening week schedule

The annual tradition will kick off with double features, 35mm showings, and celebrity cameos for its 51st year.

April 9, 2025 • 
Laura Figi
The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.

Get ready for more than 90 screenings at the Paramount Theatre this summer.

Photo by ATXtoday

It’s time to go back to the classics. The Paramount Theatre’s Summer Classic Film Series, that is.

Back for its 51st year, the beloved theater’s tradition will kick off Thursday, May 22 and run 90+ screenings through the summer. Let’s take a peek into opening week’s schedule:

Thursday, May 22

  • “Casablanca” presented in 35mm and “Breathless” double-feature

Saturday, May 24

  • “Jaws” 50th anniversary screening
  • “After Hours” and “Into The Night” presented by Austin-based director Robert Rodriguez

Sunday, May 25

  • “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” 45th anniversary screening
  • “There Will Be Blood” in 35mm

Wednesday, May 28

  • “Best In Show” and “Waiting For Guffman” in 35mm

Grab your popcorn. Tickets for opening week showings are available now, starting at $15 each.