Milestone Movies
Big-number anniversaries for the films and franchises people still show up for, and where New Jersey is celebrating them.
Some films never really leave theaters. This hub follows the anniversary years: The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 50, Star Trek at 60 and Star Wars at 50 in 2027, with screenings, concerts, cons and stage events across New Jersey. New milestones are added as their years arrive.
Star Wars — 50 years (1977) 2
State Theatre New Jersey Pairs Pirates and Star Wars With Live Symphony Performances in 2027
Event State Theatre New Jersey · New Brunswick, New Jersey
The New Jersey Symphony will bring two blockbuster film scores to life in New Brunswick, first with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in February and then a 50th-anniversary presentation of Star Wars: A New Hope in May.
Star Wars Turns 50: New Jersey’s 2027 Celebration Is Already Taking Shape
Event New Jersey
A restored version of the 1977 theatrical release, four live-orchestra screenings, a Kevin Smith Marvel crossover and a brand-new Star Wars movie arriving on anniversary weekend are already on the calendar, and the flood of 50th-anniversary events has barely begun.
Star Trek — 60 years (1966) 3
From Khan to Kirk: New Jersey Marks 60 Years of Star Trek
Event New Jersey
The statewide anniversary calendar now stretches from restored films and fan dinners to library celebrations, a symphonic concert, musical parody and William Shatner himself. For one franchise, New Jersey has found a remarkable number of ways to say happy birthday.
Bound Brook Goes to Warp for a Three-Part Star Trek Celebration
Event Brook Arts Center · Bound Brook, New Jersey
Brook Arts Center is marking Star Trek’s 60th anniversary with a film, a symphonic voyage and a New Jersey-premiere musical. Then William Shatner brings The Wrath of Khan to State Theatre New Jersey in January.
William Shatner Is Bringing The Wrath of Khan to New Brunswick - Then Taking the Stage
Event State Theatre New Jersey · New Brunswick, New Jersey
State Theatre New Jersey will screen Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on Jan. 29, 2027, followed by a live appearance and audience Q&A with William Shatner. Tickets go on sale Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show — 50 years (1975) 4
In Maplewood, Watching Rocky Horror Still Means Performing Rocky Horror
Event Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts · Maplewood, New Jersey
The Maplewood Strollers will bring The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the Burgdorff Center with a live Cosmic Light Cabaret shadowcast, audience participation and the ritual that turned a movie into something audiences have been rebuilding for half a century.
Rocky Horror at State Theatre NJ Got Weird in All the Right Ways
Reported Event State Theatre New Jersey · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Barry Bostwick, the Friday Nite Specials shadow cast, a fully committed crowd and a polished VIP after-party made Saturday night one of the best Rocky Horror experiences I have seen anywhere.
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Rocky Horror Is Ready to Do the Time Warp Again in New Brunswick
Event State Theatre New Jersey · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Barry Bostwick joins a 4K screening, live shadow cast and full audience-participation night at State Theatre New Jersey on Oct. 3.