Regal Unveils “Friday the 13th” Year-Long Cinematic Event for 2026. Three is the magic number for horror fans this year. In a rare celestial alignment, 2026 features the maximum possible three Friday the 13th holidays, and Regal is stepping into the fog to celebrate. The theatre giant has announced an exclusive, year-long partnership with FANGORIA to bring five canonical installments of the Friday the 13th franchise back to the silver screen.
This “Jason-thusiast” dream series is designed to track the core Voorhees family storyline, spanning three separate dates in February, March, and November. For us locals in central Florida, Regal Pointe Orlando has showtimes this Friday, the 13th, at 8:05 p.m.
The Ultimate Slasher Schedule
Regal has curated the lineup to focus on the films that established the legendary lore of Camp Crystal Lake. Notably, the marathon will skip the fifth entry, A New Beginning (1985), with Regal humorously “machete-ing” it from the list due to the controversial “fake Jason” plot twist.
| Date | Featured Films | Era of Jason |
| Friday, Feb 13 | Friday the 13th (1980) & Part 2 (1981) | The Origin & The Sack-Head |
| Friday, March 13 | Part 3 3-D (1982) & The Final Chapter (1984) | The Hockey Mask & The Jarvis Rivalry |
| Friday, Nov 13 | Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) | The Resurrection (Zombie Jason) |
“At our theatres, Regal shares joy through extraordinary experiences,” 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.”
Exclusive Rewards & “Something Big” in November
The event isn’t just about the movies. Through the partnership with FANGORIA, the authority on all things gore, Regal Crown Club members who attend multiple showtimes will earn “continuity credits” and exclusive FANGORIA rewards.
Regal also teased a mysterious finale for the November 13th date. While details remain buried, the chain promised “something big” to elevate the experience for the final (un)lucky day of the year. Rumors from the Illinois region even suggest local tie-ins, such as the Crystal Lake theatre team sporting custom “camp counselor” uniforms.
Pro Tip for Survival: Advance tickets for the February 13th double feature are available now. Regal Unlimited subscribers can slash their costs by using their membership for these “Bring Back Horror” titles. Visit REGmovies.com or the Regal mobile app to secure your seats—before Jason finds them first.
