Sci-Fi Film Festival at OMSI

Photo by Mikhail Nilov

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” and “The Thing” to family-friendly favorites, such as “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” 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 on select days April 10-May 19, 2026. Get ready to escape reality and venture into the infinite possibilities of the cinematic cosmos. 

Ticket prices for each movie are $9 for adults (ages 14-62), $7 for youth (ages 3-13) and $8 for seniors (63-plus), except for the opening night event.

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, opening night celebrations and priority seating. Plus, you’ll get one complimentary museum admission voucher.

Here’s the schedule:

Friday, April 10

Opening night tickets include the screening along with movie snacks, a beverage (either alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and door prizes. Plus, each attendee will receive a pass for free museum admission on a future date. Tickets are $21 for adults, $19 for seniors and $17 for youth. 

6 p.m. The Matrix 

9 p.m. The Matrix

Saturday, April 11

2 p.m. Forbidden Planet

4 p.m. 2001: A Space Odyssey

7 p.m. Angel’s Egg

8:30 p.m. The Thing (1982)

Sunday, April 12

1 p.m. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

3:15 p.m. Ex Machina

5:30 p.m. The Matrix

Monday, April 13

5 p.m. Forbidden Planet

7 p.m. 2001: A Space Odyssey

Friday, April 17

6 p.m. Ex Machina

8:30 p.m. The Thing (1982)

Saturday, April 18

1 p.m. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

3:15 p.m. Inception

6 p.m. Serenity (2005) 

8:15 p.m. Solaris (1972)

Sunday, April 19

2 p.m. Pacific Rim

4:30 p.m. Paprika

6:15 p.m. Resurrection

Monday, April 20

6 p.m. Attack the Block

7:45 p.m. Pacific Rim

Tuesday, April 21

6:30 p.m. Solaris (1972)

Thursday, April 23

6 p.m. Paprika

7:45 p.m. Inception

Friday, April 24

6 p.m. Serenity (2005)

8:15 p.m. Dune: Part One

Saturday, April 25

1 p.m. The Iron Giant 

2:45 p.m. Logan’s Run (50th Anniversary)

5 p.m. Dune: Part One

8 p.m. Dune: Part Two

Sunday, April 26

1 p.m. The Iron Giant

2:45 p.m. Attack the Block 

4:30 p.m. Predestination

6:30 p.m. Everything Everywhere All at Once

Tuesday, April 28

6:30 p.m. Dune: Part Two

Wednesday, April 29

6:30 p.m. The Man Who Fell To Earth (50th Anniversary)

Thursday, April 30

5 p.m. Logan’s Run (50th Anniversary)

7:15 p.m. Everything Everywhere All at Once

Friday, May 1

6 p.m. Predestination

8 p.m. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Sunday, May 3

1 p.m. Back to the Future

3:15 p.m. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

5:30 p.m. Blade Runner (Final Cut)

Wednesday, May 6

5:30 p.m. Mars Express

7:15 p.m. Resurrection

Thursday, May 7

6 p.m. Angel’s Egg

7:30 p.m. Edge of Tomorrow

Friday, May 8

6:15 p.m. Total Recall (1990)

8:30 p.m. 12 Monkeys

Saturday, May 9

1 p.m. Back to the Future

3:15 p.m. Edge of Tomorrow

5:30 p.m. Blade Runner (Final Cut)

8 p.m. Blade Runner 2049

Sunday, May 10

1 p.m. Close Encounters of the Third Kind

3:30 p.m. 12 Monkeys

6 p.m. Blade Runner 2049

Tuesday, May 12

6:30 p.m. Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Wednesday, May 13

6:30 p.m. The Fifth Element

Saturday, May 16

1 p.m. Close Encounters of the Third Kind

3:30 p.m. Mars Express

5:15 p.m. Total Recall (1990) 

7:30 p.m. Interstellar 

Sunday, May 17

1 p.m. The Fifth Element

3:30 p.m. The Man Who Fell To Earth (50th Anniversary)

6:15 p.m. Interstellar

Tuesday, May 19

6:30 p.m. Interstellar

OMSI is at 1945 SE Water Ave. in Portland. For more information, visit the event page. 

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