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Embark on an intergalactic journey through the vast realms of science fiction during the Sci-Fi Film Festival at OMSI.
Over the course of five weeks, the Empirical Theater’s four-story screen will come alive with more than 30 of the genre’s most iconic and unforgettable films.
From cult classics like “The Fifth Element” to family-friendly favorites, such as “The Wild Robot” and “The Iron Giant,” this year’s festival promises an eclectic array of cinematic delights to captivate science fiction enthusiasts of all ages.
Here’s how you can join the fun:
Sci-Fi Film Festival at OMSI
The Sci-Fi Film Festival at OMSI is March 28-May 1, 2025. Get ready to escape reality and venture into the infinite possibilities of the cinematic cosmos.
Tickets prices for each movie are $9 for adults, $7 for youth and $8 for seniors, except for the opening and closing night events (info below).
If you want to experience everything this festival has to offer, buy a festival pass. The $95 pass gives you access to all festival screenings, the opening and closing night celebrations, and priority seating. Plus, you’ll get one complimentary museum admission voucher.
Here’s the schedule:
Friday, March 28
The Wild Robot 4 pm
Annihilation 6:15 pm
Opening night event includes Annihilation author Jeff VanderMeer giving a behind-the-scenes presentation with exclusive visuals on the film adaptation of his Southern Reach series, and a brief Q&A followed by a screening of the film. Tickets are $29.
Saturday, March 29
The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2 pm
When Worlds Collide 4:15 pm
Looper 6 pm
Interstellar 8:15 pm
Sunday, March 30
The Wild Robot 2 pm
The Rover 4:15 pm
The Host (2006) 6:30 pm
Monday, March 31
The Mitchells vs. the Machines 4 pm
Interstellar 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 2
The Wild Robot 4 pm
When Worlds Collide 6 pm
Annihilation 7:45 pm
Thursday, April 3
The Wild Robot 4 pm
Looper 6:15 pm
The Host (2006) 8:30pm
Friday, April 4
The Mitchells vs. the Machines 4 pm
The Rover 6:15 pm
Interstellar 8:30 pm
Saturday, April 5
The Wild Robot 1 pm
Silent Running 3:15 pm
Dune: Part One 5 pm
Dune: Part Two 8:15 pm
Sunday, April 6
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 2 pm
Moon 4:15 pm
A Clockwork Orange 6:15 pm
Monday, April 7
Dune: Part One 6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 8
Dune: Part Two 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 10
A Clockwork Orange 6:30 pm
Friday, April 11
Silent Running 5 pm
Moon 6:45 pm
The Thing (1982) 8:45 pm
Saturday, April 12
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 2 pm
It Came From Outer Space 4:15 pm
Blade Runner (Final Cut) 6 pm
Blade Runner 2049 8:30 pm
Sunday, April 13
Super 8 2 pm
Coherence 4:15 pm
The Fifth Element 6:30 pm
Monday, April 14
Blade Runner (Final Cut) 6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 15
Blade Runner 2049 | 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 16
Coherence 5:30 pm
Ready Player One 7:15 pm
Thursday, April 17
It Came From Outer Space 6 pm
The Thing (1982) 7:45 pm
Friday, April 18
The Fifth Element 6:15 pm
Ready Player One 8:45 pm
Saturday, April 19
Super 8 2 pm
Midnight Special 4:15 pm
Terminator 6:30 pm
Terminator 2 8:45 pm
Sunday, April 20
The Iron Giant 2 pm
A Scanner Darkly 4 pm
Gattaca 6 pm
Tuesday, April 22
Midnight Special 6 pm
Mad Max: Fury Road 8:15 pm
Friday, April 25
Terminator 6:15 pm
Gattaca 8:30 pm
Saturday, April 26
The Iron Giant 2 pm
Arrival 3:45 pm
A Scanner Darkly 6 pm
Mad Max: Fury Road 8:15 pm
Sunday, April 27
Men in Black 2 pm
Arrival 4 pm
Terminator 2 6:15 pm
April 28-May 1 movies TBA.
Closing Night Celebration (Date and time TBA)
OMSI is at 1945 SE Water Ave. in Portland. For more information, visit the event page.
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