The Athena Cinema

10/11/2026

Join us for Verdi's MACBETH, streamed live from the Metropolitan Opera stage, this Saturday, October 17th at 12:55 p.m.! Tickets are FREE for students with OU ID and $20 for the general public. If you've never been to an opera before, check it out! What could be a better first opera experience than MACBETH?

10/10/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY: Join us next Saturday, October 17th at 3 p.m. for CAT VIDEO FEST! In partnership with the Athens County Humane Society and Oscilloscope Laboratories, we present a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. A portion of ticket proceeds will go directly to the Athens County Humane Society. Come watch some adorable cat videos & help local cats in need!

10/09/2026

THE ROOM with Greg Sestero was so much fun last night! Fans threw spoons on stage whenever framed stock photos of spoons appeared in the background of scenes, and the movie got a lot of laughs. Thanks so much for making the night special & exposing a ton of young folks to this cult classic! We loved having you :)

10/08/2026

Join us for a free screening of AMERICAN FICTION this Sunday, October 11th at 3 p.m.!

Based on Percival Everett's book ERASURE, this 2023 comedy/drama stars Jeffrey Wright as Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a writer who decides to write a novel that leans heavily into racial stereotypes to appease his publishing company who claims his work isn’t “black” enough.

📆: SUNDAY, OCT. 11TH at 3 PM
📍: ATHENA CINEMA
🎟: FREE

The screening is made possible thanks to the support of: OHIO University Libraries, Honors Tutorial College, College of Arts and Sciences, and the Cutler Scholars Program.

10/08/2026

In case you were wondering what THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE is about. Premiering at the Athena tomorrow, Friday, October 9th!

10/07/2026

Check out our shows and special events for this Friday, October 9th through Thursday, October 15th! We've got HISTORY OF CONCRETE, RESIDENT EVIL, DIGGER, and PRIMETIME for regular shows plus free special screenings of THE CORRESPONDENT, AMERICAN FICTION, SUN AND DAUGHTER, and TWILIGHT! :)

Tickets and showtimes on our website (link in bio)!

10/07/2026

Next Tuesday in our Hispanic Film Series: SUN AND DAUGHTER. A story of family and coming-of-age. A story rooted in the art and tradition of weaving. A story that explores the impact of environmental tourism. (And look how beautiful the film is!!)

📍 Athena Cinema
📆 October 13th at 7 p.m.
🎟 FREE

The series was made possible with the support of Pragda (), SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain. Special thanks to and for organizing the series.

10/06/2026

So many cool events coming up!! THE COMPANION tonight at 7 p.m., OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH tomorrow at 7 p.m., and THE ROOM with Greg Sestero live in person at this Thursday at 7 p.m.!

More info on our website (link in bio) :)

10/06/2026

THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE, John Wilson's feature directorial debut, premieres at the Athena this Friday, October 9th! Following the finale of his acclaimed HBO series HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON, NYC documentarian John Wilson looks to the bedrock of his beloved New York City for inspiration and structure.

Tickets and showtimes coming soon.

10/06/2026