1941's 'Citizen Kane', the Greatest Film of All Time, Is Returning to Theaters

Orson Welles' Citizen Kane is celebrating its 85th anniversary in a big way.

The classic film, which is largely regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time, will be returning to theaters this summer.

The 1941 drama will land in major chains including AMC, Regal, Emagine Entertainment and B&B Theatres in early July.

Citizen Kane was not a box office success, but was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Actor for Orson Welles.

It won the award for Best Original Screenplay.

In 2015, a BBC critics poll named Citizen Kane the greatest American film ever made, beating out Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 gangster film, The Godfather. The film has twice been named as the greatest American film ever made by the American Film Institute in its annual "100 YEARS…100 MOVIES" ranking.

"Classic and popular re-releases are an important theatrical programming category, and the curated movies Fathom Entertainment brings to the big screen continue to be embraced by filmgoers of all ages," Fathom CEO Ray Nutt said, according to Variety. "The 2026 Fathom's Big Screen Classics slate is filled with anniversary celebrations from some of the greatest cinematic masterpieces of all time and showcases a wide breadth of iconic hits and award-winning films. Fathom is also thrilled with the return of Leonard Maltin, casting a spotlight with exclusive introductions for these cinematic treasures."

Film buffs can pre-purchase their tickets now.

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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 9:09 PM.