Sunday, November 29, 2026
"Two Towers"
"Return of the King"
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Each day @ 2:30 & 6:00 p.m.
J.R.R. Tolkien's classic will be brought to life on the big screen once again for the 25th Anniversary of the "Lord of the Rings" in April, with "Fellowship of the Ring" playing at 2:30 & 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29. Then the "Two Towers" plays at 2:30 & 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. Finally, "Return of the King" plays at 2:30 & 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 13. The early shows will be the original release, while the later shows will be the extended editions. All three films were nominated for Best Picture Oscars for their 2001-2003 releases, with "Return of the King" becoming the 2003 Best Picture winner and the most decorated movie in Oscar History, winning in all 11 categories it was nominated for. The story tells of Middle Earth, and the smallest of people, the Hobbits, who are drawn into a clash between good and evil as the world of humans, elves and dwarves face the dark forces of Sauron. The 2:30 p.m. shows will be the original theatrical versions with subtitles, while the 6:00 p.m. shows will be the extended editions of the movies without subtitles. Admission is $1 for each show or free for ISU students with Bengal ID.