Regal to Celebrate Horror Moviegoers on Three “Friday the 13th” Holidays During 2026

Regal becomes the exclusive theatre chain for “Jason-thusiasts” to rewatch five Friday the 13th films presenting the core Vorhees family
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE ( February 10, 2026 ) -

Three is the maximum number of times Friday the 13th can occur in a calendar year, which is scary good news for horror moviegoers in 2026. Spread across these three horror holidays, Regal will become the exclusive theatre chain for “Jason-thusiasts” to rewatch five “Friday the 13th” films that represent the core Vorhees family storyline of this iconic franchise.

“At our theatres, Regal shares joy through extraordinary experiences, and on each Friday the 13th in 2026, we will deliver on that promise to our horror movie loving guests,” said Brooks LeBoeuf, Senior Vice President of US Content at Regal. “We have scheduled a year-long moviegoing event around one of the most popular horror series in the world, celebrated on its namesake holiday.”

On each occurrence of Friday the 13th in 2026, Regal will rerelease canonical films that established the Vorhees lore of this storied franchise with something big planned to elevate the horror moviegoing experience on the final (un)lucky day in November.

  • Friday, February 13 – “Friday the 13th” (1980) and “Friday the 13th Part 2” (1981)
  • Friday, March 13 – “Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D” (1982) and “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” (1984)
  • Friday, November 13 – “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives” (1986)

    • “Friday the 13th: A New Beginning” (1985) is purposefully missing from the rerelease schedule, as Regal axed (or more accurately macheted) the fifth chapter in the series due to a “fake Jason” plot twist generally disliked by fans of the franchise. Regal has omitted Part 5 out of respect to the murderous legacy of the Vorhees family.

    The year-long “Friday the 13th” rerelease series at Regal is presented in partnership with FANGORIA, the premier authority on horror entertainment. Regal Crown Club members who attend multiple Friday the 13th showtimes across the year will receive continuity credits and FANGORIA rewards for their continued attendance.

    Advance tickets for Friday the 13th showtimes on Friday, February 13 are available for purchase at Regal theatre box offices / kiosks, on the mobile app, or through REGmovies.com. Regal guests can also secure seats for these bring back horror titles by joining Regal Unlimited, where subscribers see as many movies, whenever and wherever they want.

    About Regal
    Regal operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 5,396 screens in 395 theatres in 41 states along with the District of Columbia and Guam as of January 31, 2026. Regal is focused on delivering the best moviegoing experience by providing our guests with the largest selection of premium large formats (including 4DX, IMAX, RPX, and ScreenX), the only unlimited subscription program, and enhanced food and beverage offerings to make every visit to the theatre a truly memorable experience. Additional information is available online at REGmovies.com.