May 1st In History

Appearances and Experiences See All

Star Wars: A New Hope Returns to Theaters to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Film Screenings and Series | Apr 30 - May 4, 2027

Star Wars: The Experience - A Journey Through the Galaxy Exhibition at The Franklin Institute

Star Wars: The Experience - A Journey Through the Galaxy Exhibition at The Franklin Institute

Experiences | Feb 13 - Sep 6, 2027

United States > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > > 19103

Auctions, Pop Ups and Marketplaces See All

Netflix Bites MGM Grand Las Vegas

Netflix Bites MGM Grand Las Vegas

Pop Ups and Vendor Markets | Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 20, 2026

United States > Nevada > Las Vegas > > 89109

Contests and Fundraisers See All

Skybound Publishing Transformers Compendium Set Kickstarter

Skybound Publishing Transformers Compendium Set Kickstarter

Fundraisers | Apr 8 - May 8, 2025

Eli Roth Independent Film Studio The Horror Section Seeks Investors

Eli Roth Independent Film Studio The Horror Section Seeks Investors

Fundraisers | Mar 19 - Jun 23, 2025

Conventions, Live Shows and Fairs See All

Star Wars: The Experience - A Journey Through the Galaxy Exhibition at The Franklin Institute

Star Wars: The Experience - A Journey Through the Galaxy Exhibition at The Franklin Institute

Experiences | Feb 13 - Sep 6, 2027

United States > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > > 19103

The Horror Show

The Horror Show

Art Exhibitions | Sep 26, 2026 - Jul 25, 2027

United States > California > Los Angeles > > 90036

Finales and Endings See All

Future Publishes Last Issue of Amiga Format Magazine

Future Publishes Last Issue of Amiga Format Magazine

Final Periodical Issues | May 1, 2000

Firsts and Openings See All

Mickey 17 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is Released on Vinyl by Waxwork Records

Mickey 17 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is Released on Vinyl by Waxwork Records

Firsts | May 1, 2025

Universal Fan Fest Nights

Universal Fan Fest Nights

Experiences | Apr 25 - May 18, 2025

United States > California > Los Angeles > > 91608

News and Announcements See All

Star Wars: A New Hope Returns to Theaters to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Film Screenings and Series | Apr 30 - May 4, 2027

Jaws: The Exhibition at The Academy Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Iconic Killer Shark

Jaws: The Exhibition at The Academy Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Iconic Killer Shark

Memorabilia Exhibition | Sep 14, 2025 - Jul 26, 2026

United States > California > Los Angeles > > 90036

Product Releases See All

Mickey 17 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is Released on Vinyl by Waxwork Records

Mickey 17 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is Released on Vinyl by Waxwork Records

Firsts | May 1, 2025

Theatrical Screenings, Live Panels with Actors and Boxed Set Release Schedule for Documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce

Theatrical Screenings, Live Panels with Actors and Boxed Set Release Schedule for Documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce

Film Screenings and Series | Apr 10 - May 21, 2024

Production and Media See All

Theatrical Screenings, Live Panels with Actors and Boxed Set Release Schedule for Documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce

Theatrical Screenings, Live Panels with Actors and Boxed Set Release Schedule for Documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce

Film Screenings and Series | Apr 10 - May 21, 2024

Release Dates - Television/Streaming See All

TV/Streaming Premiere | May 1, 2023

White House Plumbers

White House Plumbers

TV/Streaming Premiere | May 1, 2023

Release Dates - Theatrical See All

U.S. Theatrical Releases | May 1, 1987

Fan Calendar

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Filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa Introduces Screening of Akira Kurosawa Samurai Classic Throne of Blood

Filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa Introduces Screening of Akira Kurosawa Samurai Classic Throne of Blood

Appearances and Signings | Aug 3, 2026

United States > New York > New York City > > 10014

Decca Records Releases John Williams Imperial March in Concert Darth Vader Die Cut Vinyl Picture Disc

Decca Records Releases John Williams Imperial March in Concert Darth Vader Die Cut Vinyl Picture Disc

Music and Audio Releases - Vinyl | Aug 5, 2026

Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention

Horror Conventions | Aug 7 - Aug 9, 2026

United States > California > Long Beach > > 90802

Hip Hop's 53rd Birthday at the Flavor Summit

Hip Hop's 53rd Birthday at the Flavor Summit

Parties | Aug 9, 2026

United States > Maryland > Baltimore > > 21211

Heritage Auctions Pulp, Paperback, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Illustration Art Showcase

Heritage Auctions Pulp, Paperback, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Illustration Art Showcase

Auctions | Aug 11, 2026

Historic 1972 Ducati 750 Imola Racer Headlines Rare Offerings at Mecum Monterey 2026

Historic 1972 Ducati 750 Imola Racer Headlines Rare Offerings at Mecum Monterey 2026

Auctions | Aug 13 - Aug 15, 2026

United States > California > Monterey > > 93940

Pop Culture Conventions | Aug 14 - Aug 16, 2026

United States > California > Anaheim > > 92802

The End of Oak Street

The End of Oak Street

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Aug 14, 2026

Season 1 Premiere | Aug 16, 2026

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Aug 21, 2026

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Aug 21, 2026

Big Bad Film Fest 2026 Includes 6 Premieres, Multiple Live Appearances and a Gallery Exhibit of Poster Artist Tony Stella's Work

Big Bad Film Fest 2026 Includes 6 Premieres, Multiple Live Appearances and a Gallery Exhibit of Poster Artist Tony Stella's Work

Appearances and Signings | Aug 21 - Aug 23, 2026

United States > California > Glendale > > 91206

Action Icon Dolph Lundgren U.S. Book Tour for Fights Worth Fighting

Action Icon Dolph Lundgren U.S. Book Tour for Fights Worth Fighting

Appearances and Signings | Aug 21 - Sep 27, 2026

United States > New Jersey > Carteret > > 07008

Tubi FrightFest

Film Festivals | Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2026

United Kingdom > England > London > > WC2H 7DX

Season 2 Premiere | Aug 28, 2026

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Sep 4, 2026

Seminal Anime Sci-Fi Thriller Akira is Re-Released in U.S. Movie Theaters in IMAX 4K Format

Seminal Anime Sci-Fi Thriller Akira is Re-Released in U.S. Movie Theaters in IMAX 4K Format

Film Screenings and Series | Sep 4, 2026

Dream Asia Festival

Anime Conventions | Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026

United States > Pennsylvania > Oaks > > 19456

The Lucas Museum Announces Official Opening Date

The Lucas Museum Announces Official Opening Date

Launches and Openings | Sep 22, 2026

United States > California > Los Angeles > > 90017

The Horror Show

The Horror Show

Art Exhibitions | Sep 26, 2026 - Jul 25, 2027

United States > California > Los Angeles > > 90036

Season 1 Premiere | Oct 8, 2026

Matchbox the Movie

Matchbox the Movie

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Oct 9, 2026

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Oct 9, 2026

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Oct 16, 2026

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Oct 23, 2026

NEON and Universal Pictures Release EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert 4K Blu-Ray Steelbook

NEON and Universal Pictures Release EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert 4K Blu-Ray Steelbook

Home Video Releases - 4K UHD | Nov 3, 2026

Violent Night 2

Violent Night 2

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Dec 4, 2026

Dune: Part Three

Dune: Part Three

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Dec 18, 2026

Avengers: Doomsday

Avengers: Doomsday

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Dec 18, 2026

Children of Blood and Bone

Children of Blood and Bone

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Jan 15, 2027

Season 1 Premiere | Jan 22, 2027

Star Wars: The Experience - A Journey Through the Galaxy Exhibition at The Franklin Institute

Star Wars: The Experience - A Journey Through the Galaxy Exhibition at The Franklin Institute

Experiences | Feb 13 - Sep 6, 2027

United States > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > > 19103

The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Mar 5, 2027

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Mar 26, 2027

Spaceballs: The New One

Spaceballs: The New One

U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 23, 2027

Star Wars: A New Hope Returns to Theaters to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Film Screenings and Series | Apr 30 - May 4, 2027

Star Wars: Starfighter

Star Wars: Starfighter

U.S. Theatrical Releases | May 28, 2027