Beyond Fest Chicago 2026 runs April 2-5.

Preview:

  • Beyond Fest is launching a Beyond Chicago spin-off.
  • Movies including ‘Obsession’ and the new ‘Faces of Death’ will screen.
  • It’ll run between April 2-5 at the Music Box Theatre.
  • While we more commonly associate Beyond Fest with its annual fall screening in Los Angeles, the team is looking to take the show on the road.

A new regional spin-off, Beyond Chicago, is planned to happen in the Music Box Theatre venue next month, promising the likes of new Bob Odenkirk-starrer ‘Normal’ and a special 35mm screening of the Shaw Brothers classic, ‘The Kid with the Golden Arm.’

Normal

«Small town. Big secret.»
Release Date: Apr 17, 2026
Run Time: 1 hr 30 min

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What other movies will screen at Beyond Chicago?

Bob Odenkirk in ‘Normal’. Photo: Magnolia Pictures.

Tied to ‘Normal,’ Odenkirk will be introducing a print of 1974’s original ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’, while the action madness continues via stunt icon k bringing his instantly infamous epic-fight-fest, ‘The Furious’ to Chicago.

In addition to brand new movies, there will also be screenings of restorations, including a 4K version of ‘Speed Racer’ introduced by co-director Lilly Wachowski in person, while a late night screening of 1973’s ‘Flesh for Frankenstein’ in 3D is planned as a tribute to the late Udo Kier.

How can I get tickets for Beyond Chicago?

Emile Hirsch in 2008’s ‘Speed Racer.’

The event runs between April 2-5 at the Music Box.

Tickets are on sale to members on March 5 and general public on March 6. Free tickets for Screen 2 will be available to Music Box members on Wednesday 1 April and general public on Thursday 2 April.

For more information, visit beyondfest.com and musicboxtheatre.com.

A scene from ‘The Yeti’. Photo: Well Go USA.

Selected List of Movies Playing at Beyond Chicago:

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