Films at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

10/12/2026

09/20/2026

Save the date! 🎬

The 2026 Houston Cinema Arts Festival returns October 1–11, bringing a dynamic lineup of curated feature films to venues across Houston, including the MFAH’s Brown Auditorium Theater and Lynn Wyatt Theater. Experience stories that reflect the rich diversity and cultural spirit of our city.

🔗 Learn more about showtimes, tickets, and films at mfah.org/events/series/houston-cinema-arts-festival

09/06/2026

Step inside the projection booth with MFAH film projectionist Jiayi Chen and discover the magic of 35mm film. ✨ 🎞️

🔗 Visit mfah.org/events/films to see upcoming 35mm screenings at the Museum.

08/28/2026

Tag who you are taking to the MFAH theater this September. 📽️

🔗 Head to mfah.org/events/films to see the full list of upcoming films.

08/22/2026

Sundance Film Festival 🤝🏽 MFAH Films

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour brings six standout shorts from this year's festival to Houston, showcasing bold voices, fresh perspectives, and unforgettable storytelling from filmmakers around the world.

Featuring:
✨ "Crisis Actor"
✨ "Marga en el DF"
✨ "Living with a Visionary"
✨ "Pankaja"
✨ "Sauna Sickness"
✨ "The Boys and the Bees"

🎟️ $9 general admission | $7 for MFAH members, students with ID, and seniors (65+)
🔗 Reserve your seat and experience the best of Sundance on the big screen at https://bit.ly/4g8KMEP

08/05/2026

Get ready to discover your next favorite film. This summer, select titles from The Popcorn List 2026 are coming to the big screen at the MFAH.

This year’s lineup at the MFAH, featuring 3 films directed by women, showcases some of the most exciting voices in independent cinema. An annual survey of acclaimed festival favorites, the Popcorn List highlights story-driven films that deserve to be seen in theaters and shared with new audiences.

Swipe for the full lineup and screening details. 🎥✨
💥 The Popcorn List stickers will be available at each screening while supplies last
🔗 Tickets available at mfah.org/events/series/the-popcorn-list

07/06/2026

Celebrate Art House Theater Day at the MFAH with a special 50th-anniversary screening of "Car Wash." 🫧

Join us as we celebrate community-based, mission-driven cinemas and the power of films that entertain, challenge, and inspire. Organized by Art House Convergence, Art House Theater Day brings audiences together nationwide for an unforgettable moviegoing experience.

Starring Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Franklin Ajaye, this cult-classic comedy follows a lively crew of employees working a hectic day at a Los Angeles car wash. Between eccentric customers, budding romances, disco beats, and nonstop laughs, "Car Wash" captures the energy and spirit of 1970s America like few films can. Before the film, enjoy an introduction by Houston film writer Craig D. Lindsey.

🎟️ Get tickets for the 50th-anniversary screening at mfah.org/events/car-wash and learn more about Art House Theater Day at arthouseconvergence.org/art-house-theater-day

06/11/2026

UPDATE: "The Dark Knight" showing on June 14 at the MFAH is now sold out.