The Main Cinema

04/21/2026

The film festival has added one more screening of ECHOES IN THE NIGHT: THE SEARCH FOR JACOB WETTERLING -- Wednesday 4/22 at 7pm at The Main Cinema in Minneapolis. Last chance for an exclusive first look at the film on the big screen. Tickets here: https://mspfilm.org/show/echoes-in-the-night-the-search-for-jacob-wetterling/

MSP Film Society

03/15/2026

The Main Cinema is closed today 3/15. Any pre-purchased tickets have been refunded. Enjoy the snow!

03/13/2026

This year’s festival will feature more than 200 films of all kinds from all over the world.

03/04/2026

Grab your Camcorder from the 90s, it’s time for MIDNIGHT MAYHEM: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT!

Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 PM
Midnight Mayhem featuring your host Chaz Kangas
The Found Footage favorite finds us all again as the finest in camcorder action explodes across the silver screen! The first ever viral horror film about three filmmakers getting lost in the woods packs the same chills it did at the turn of the millennium, and at Midnight Mayhem there will be no need to adjust for tracking! Relive the modern horror classic, and we’ll be happy to rewind the tape for you after.

ABOUT THE FILM
Three student filmmakers are terrorized in the Maryland forest while making a documentary about a legendary 18th-century witch. Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael Williams star. Directed by Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick.

ABOUT MIDNIGHT MAYHEM
Midnight Mayhem features films that play the best after dark. Presented in the fun community experience that they were always meant to be, hosted by Chaz Kangas with special surprises, giveaways, and more throughout the night.

02/21/2026

The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival returns April 8-19 and the 45th edition promises to be another dynamic celebration of community and creativity. Lineup announcements coming soon!

Did you know if you become an MSP Film Member now for just $75, you can get an MSPIFF All Access Pass at the Member rate for a total savings of $175? Plus you get early access to reserving tickets, so no FOMO!

FFI: MSPIFF.org

01/29/2026

MSP Film is proud to partner with The Great Northern on the Climate Film Series and host the Climate Solutions Series events at The Main Cinema.

The Great Northern unites communities through art, climate engagement, and outdoor experiences, with a bold winter festival and powerful partnerships. The 2026 Great Northern Winter Festival takes place Jan 28-Feb 1 along the riverfront at St Anthony Main. Read about festival updates & public safety FAQ on their website.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL
Thu, Jan 29 at 7pm

A LIFE ILLUMINATED + Q&A
Sat, Jan 31 at 6:30pm

BRING THEM HOME
Sat, Jan 31 at 8:45pm

FUTURE COUNCIL
Sun, Feb 1 at 12pm

LOWLAND KIDS
Sun, Feb 1 at 2pm

ARCO
Sun, Feb 1 at 4:15pm

Note: The screenings of ROOTED: STORIES FROM MINNESOTA’S FARMING FUTURE (1/28), HARVEST (1/30) and TRACING SACRED STEPS: THE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE (1/30) have been postponed.

01/29/2026

MSP Film & The Great Northern present A LIFE ILLUMINATED with Filmmakers Tasha Van Zandt & Sebastian Zeck this Saturday, January 31 at 6:30pm at The Main Cinema.

ABOUT THE FILM:
Trailblazing marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder—one of the first women in her field and one of the first humans to explore the ocean’s twilight zone—descends 3,300 feet into the ocean’s darkest depths. From capturing the first-ever footage of the elusive giant squid to unveiling the glowing mysteries of deep-sea bioluminescence, Edie embarks on her most daring quest yet: to document a bioluminescent phenomenon that could forever change how we understand life on Earth.

This special screening will be followed by a conversation with Director/Producer Tasha Van Zandt & Cinematographer/Producer Sebastian Zeck, Minnesota natives whose previous film AFTER ANTARCTICA was the closing night film at MSPIFF in 2021 and screened at the Omnitheater for The Great Northern in 2022.

ABOUT THE GREAT NORTHERN:
The Great Northern (TGN) unites communities through art, climate engagement, and outdoor experiences, with a bold winter festival and powerful partnerships. TGN champions climate leadership, celebrates Minnesota’s cultural and ecological vibrancy, and invites the world to experience our signature season in meaningful and inspiring ways.

Taking place Jan 28-Feb 1, The Great Northern Winter Festival transforms the riverfront at St Anthony Main into an unforgettable winter destination—featuring three music stages, chef demos, films, public art, a giant winter playground, vendor markets, films, and visionary climate conversations.

01/29/2026

01/24/2026

🍏I just wanna go back, back to Brat Summer.🍏

THE MOMENT
Starting Feb 5

Grab your tickets to Charli XCX’s new movie THE MOMENT. A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. From writer/director Aidan Zamiri and starring Charli XCX, Rosanna Arquette, Hailey Benton Gates, Kate Berlant, Jaime Demetriou, Kylie Jenner, Isaac Powell, Rachel Sennott, and Alexander Skarsgård.

Tickets on sale now through our website. Linked in our bio.

01/24/2026

Starting today at The Main Cinema!

THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB
Academy Award Nominee for Best International Feature. Based on true events, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB follows Red Crescent volunteers as they struggle to send an ambulance to rescue a six-year-old girl trapped under fire in Gaza.

Winner of the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, where it received the longest standing ovation in film festival history, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB has become one of this year’s most acclaimed titles. The film also won the Audience Award at the San Sebastián Film Festival (with the highest score in festival history), the Audience Award for International Feature at Middleburg Film Festival, and the Silver Hugo Jury Prize at Chicago Film Festival.

01/22/2026

This week at The Main! 

Starting this week:
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE
Starts Jan 22
From award-winning Writer/Director Mona Fastvold (THE BRUTALIST) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker’s irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia, featuring more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (VOX LUX) and original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (THE BRUTALIST).

THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB
Starts Jan 24
Based on true events, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB follows Red Crescent volunteers as they struggle to send an ambulance to rescue a six-year-old girl trapped under fire in Gaza. Winner of the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, where it received the longest standing ovation in film festival history, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB has become one of this year’s most acclaimed titles.

Sticking Around Another Week:
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE
NO OTHER CHOICE
HAMNET
MARTY SUPREME

Coming Soon: 
WUTHERING HEIGHTS
PILLION