Holiday movies in Columbus: Where to see classic films and 2024 new releases

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — During the holiday season, many movie theaters in Columbus offer new and classic films for audiences to enjoy.

Here is a guide to what is playing in theaters around town from Christmas Day through New Year's Day:

Gateway Film Center
This independent theater is known for its diverse programming. A selection of holiday classics and new releases will be featured this holiday season. For specific showtimes check the website.

• A Complete Unknown
• Babygirl
• Flow
• Nocturnes (Starts Dec. 27)
• Nosferatu
• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
• Cult 101: Brazil (Dec. 27-29)
• Holiday Classics: It's a Wonderful Life (Dec. 25 only)
• Holiday Classics: The Apartment (Dec. 27-29)
• Holiday Classics: When Harry Met Sally… (Dec. 30, 31)

AMC Theatres
AMC Theaters in central Ohio include AMC Columbus 10, AMC Dublin Village 18, AMC DINE-IN Easton Town Center 30, and AMC Grove City. The movie chain is a popular destination for mainstream films. During the holiday season, a variety of new releases are showcased. For exact times, please visit the official websites.

• A Complete Unknown
• Babygirl
• Baby John (Dublin & Easton)
• Gladiator II
• Homestead
• Kraven the Hunter
• Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Easton)
• Moana 2
• Mufasa: The Lion King
• Nosferatu
• Red One (Easton)
• Sonic The Hedgehog 3
• The Fire Inside
• Vanvaas (Dublin)
• Venom: The Last Dance (Easton)
• Wicked
• Wicked Sing-Along (Dublin)

Special holiday showings
• Terrifier 3 (Christmas Event, Dublin & Easton)
• Elf (Dec. 25 & Jan. 1, Dublin & Dec. 25, 28, 29 & Jan. 1, Easton)
• Dr. Suess' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec. 26, Dublin)
• Dr. Suess' The Grinch (Dec. 27, Dublin & Easton)
• National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Dec. 30, Dublin & Easton)
• The Polar Express (Dec. 29, Dublin & Easton)
• Love Actually (Dec. 31, Dublin & Easton)

Marcus Theatres
Marcus Crosswoods Cinema and Marcus Pickerington Cinema offer a comfortable movie-going experience. Special holiday screenings and events are sometimes featured. Check the website for details on dates and showtimes.

• A Complete Unknown
• Babygirl
• Moana 2
• Mufasa: The Lion King
• Nosferatu
• Sonic The Hedgehog 3
• The Fire Inside
• Wicked

Special holiday showing
• Terrifier 3 (Christmas Event, Pickerington)

Drexel Theatre
This historic theater showcases classic and independent films. During December, they host special events like “A Case of the Mondays” featuring holiday classics, and “Not Quite Midnight” screenings on Saturdays. For more details, visit the Drexel website.

• A Complete Unknown (Through Dec. 29)
• Nosferatu (Through Dec. 29)
• Wicked (Through Dec. 29)

Not Quite Midnight
• Showgirls, 1995 (Dec. 28)

Grandview Theater & Drafthouse
Combining craft beer and movies, this venue offers special events and screenings during the holidays. For event schedules and movie times, check the website.

• Sonic The Hedgehog 3

Special event
• NYE 2025 Beer Tasting (Dec. 31)

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse
Owned by Grandview Theater & Drafthouse, Studio 35 is located in Clintonville and offers two movie screens and a full bar and pizza kitchen. The theater shows blockbuster movies, indie films and offers special events. For dates and times, check the website.

• Babygirl
• Nosferatu

Special event
• Third Time's the Charm: Muppets Take Manhattan (Dec. 28)