35 years later,The Dark Crystalremains one of the finest works to ever come from the mind of Jim Henson. To celebrate the recently restored, 4K version of the movie, Fathom Events is re-releasingThe Dark Crystalin theaters this February, which comes a year after theDark Crystal 2 comicwas released. Many fans of the classic have never had the chance to experience it on the big screen and this gives them the opportunity to do just that. But the screenings are only happening on two nights, so if you want to go, you’d better clear your schedule and get tickets asap.
The Dark Crystalwill play in U.S. movie theaters on Sunday, February 25, and Wednesday, February 28, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time on both days. So you’ll have a couple of chances to catch the movie in theaters. Tickets for the event are set to go on sale on Friday, January 12. If you want to get it on this special event, be sure to grab tickets early. Tom Lucas, Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations, had this to say about the upcoming screenings ofThe Dark Crystal.
“Jim Hensoncreated a truly one-of-a-kind experience withThe Dark Crystal,' one that is rarely seen on the big screen. Fathom Events could not be more excited about the privilege of working withThe Jim Henson Company, Universal and Sony to give movie lovers the chance to see the visual splendor ofThe Dark Crystalin theaters.”
Jim Henson and Frank Oz co-directedThe Dark Crystal, which has truly taken on a life of its own in the years since its release. The story ofThe Dark Crystaltakes place in the world of Thra, which has been torn asunder by a fracture in a great magic crystal, which caused two races to be created: the tranquil Mystics, or urRu, and the evil Skeksis, who all but destroyed Thra’s native species, the Gelflings. Now, the Mystics have summoned Jen, one of the last surviving Gelflings, to find the lost piece of the crystal. The quest sends him on an unbelievable adventure that can restore harmony and peace to Thra. Netflix is currently working on a10-episode prequel series,Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, which is expected to debut next year on the streaming service.
Each screening ofThe Dark Crystal, in addition to being screened in its newly restored glory, will also feature a brand-new featurette with Lisa Henson, CEO and President of The Jim Henson Company. Following the screenings in February,The Dark Crystalwill debut on 4K Ultra HD and return to Blu-ray and Digital on March 6. The Blu-ray will be presented in an all-new collectible Digibook package, with rare photos and behind-the-scenes info about the making of this iconic classic.
When it was released in 1982,The Dark Crystalwasn’t a box office smash, bringing in just $40 million worldwide. But the movie has endured and its legacy will be shared with audiences like never before this February. A full list of theaters participating in theFathom Events screeningswill be released once tickets go on sale January 12. Tickets can be purchased through theFathom Eventswebsite or at the box office from your theater of choice.
