BAM Film 2026
Jan 1—Dec 31, 2026
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FilmObsession
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Obsession
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEAfter breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. -
FilmI Love Boosters
Now Playing
I Love Boosters
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEIn another surreal and straight-up weird outing from Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You), I Love Boosters follows a crew of shoplifters (Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie) as they challenge a cutthroat fashion maven (Demi Moore). -
FilmBackrooms
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Backrooms
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEA simple premise snowballs into psychological terror as Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and his therapist (Renate Reinsve) venture into an unknown dimension through a strange doorway in this feature debut based on a viral web series. -
FilmTuner
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Tuner
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEA piano tuner with a hypersensitive ear discovers an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes in the debut feature by documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher (Navalny), starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman. -
FILM SERIESBlack Cops, Spies and Overseers
Jun 5—11, 2026
Black Cops, Spies and Overseers
Jun 5—11, 2026Challenging assumptions about the performance of dramatic Black police, outright overseers, and queerbaiting spies, this series asks: are these films funny, or do they police the boundaries of our imaginations? -
FilmThe Currents
The Currents
NEW RELEASEAn accomplished Argentine artist visiting Switzerland jumps from a bridge into icy water, leaving her with a paralyzing fear of water and a growing sense of isolation that threatens her career and family. -
FILM SERIESNuestra Escena: Punk Across Latin America
Jun 12—18, 2026
Nuestra Escena: Punk Across Latin America
Jun 12—18, 2026From lo-res documentaries to shoestring budget works of fiction, this series provides a glimpse into the lives and stories of Latin America’s real punks throughout history. -
FilmDisclosure Day
Now Playing
Disclosure Day
Now PlayingNEW RELEASESpielberg’s latest sci-fi film event, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, thrills in the global reveal that humanity is not alone. -
FilmOut of the Closet and Into The Co-op: Early Queer Cinema at The Film-Makers’ Cooperative
Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Out of the Closet and Into The Co-op: Early Queer Cinema at The Film-Makers’ Cooperative
Mon, Jun 15, 2026The Film-Makers' Cooperative, an essential New York organization for experimental film entering its 65th year in operation, curates a slate of early queer cinema born out of an era of oppression. -
FilmRiverbend
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Riverbend
Wed, Jun 17, 2026Sam Firstenberg’s vital story of Black resistance in a small river town screens at BAM for one night only, newly restored in luminous 6K and re-released by Reelblack Renaissance. -
FilmLeviticus
Opens Jun 18
Leviticus
Opens Jun 18NEW RELEASEIn a conservative Australian town, the most terrifying thing facing two queer teens isn’t just the ostracization of their community, but a more sinister entity that takes the form of the person they desire most: each other. -
FILM SERIESMasahiro Shinoda
Jun 19—30, 2026
Masahiro Shinoda
Jun 19—30, 2026These 12 films, many in new restorations imported from Japan, reveal a career eclipsing half a century and cementing Shinoda as one of the supreme masters of Japanese cinema. -
FilmBAM | ArteEast Presents: My Father and Qaddafi
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
BAM | ArteEast Presents: My Father and Qaddafi
Wed, Jun 24, 2026Jihan’s exploration of the disappearance of her father Mansur Rashid Kikhia sees politics not as a distant subject, but as a lived experience that penetrates into every human relationship. -
FILM SERIESSpectres, Devils and Bad Blood in the Old America
Jul 1—9, 2026
Spectres, Devils and Bad Blood in the Old America
Jul 1—9, 2026Filmmakers like Ryan Coogler, Julie Dash, Charles Laughton, Nicholas Ray, and more cinematically respond to the uncanny, supernatural, eerie nature of Old America—a practice of reckoning with a brutal past. -
FilmThe Invite
Opens Jul 3
The Invite
Opens Jul 3NEW RELEASEWhen a couple invites their enigmatic upstairs neighbors over, the night spirals into unexpected places in this star-studded dinner party dramedy teeming with wit, belly laughs, and surprising poignancy. -
FILM SERIESElectronica
Jul 10—14, 2026
Electronica
Jul 10—14, 2026This collection of Y2K and Cyberpunk films overflowing with heart-pumping beats and dance-club debauchery will surely get your heart—and mind—racing. -
FilmThe Odyssey
Opens Jul 16
The Odyssey
Opens Jul 16NEW RELEASEChristopher Nolan transforms an ancient Greek epic into a luxuriously cast summer blockbuster, with Odysseus (Matt Damon) fighting monsters and menaces as he returns with his soldiers from the Trojan War. -
FilmRose of Nevada
Coming Soon
Rose of Nevada
Coming SoonNEW RELEASETwo men join the crew of a ship that vanished three decades ago, then mysteriously returned, in a haunting, hallucinatory time-travel mystery written, directed, edited, and scored by Mark Jenkin.
Past events
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FILM SERIESEverything Seemed Possible + Short Films of the Puerto Rican film unit
A new feature reflecting on the vision of Puerto Rico’s community-made films from the ‘50s, alongside original works.Wed, Jun 10, 2026 -
FILM SERIESUrban Odysseys
Errands snowball into sagas in this series dedicated to city-traversing adventures.May 29—Jun 4, 2026 -
FilmBlue Heron
An immigrant family’s fresh start in a new home is threatened by one son’s dangerous behavior.NEW RELEASE -
FilmThe Drama
A couple (Zendaya, Pattinson) is put to the test in the face of unexpected revelations.NEW RELEASE -
FilmSilent Friend
A gingko tree connects three disparate stories in this film starring Tony Leung Chiu-Wai.NEW RELEASE -
FilmFRONTLINE PBS Presents: 2000 Meters to Andriivka
The Oscar-winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol offers an unfiltered view of modern warfare.Wed, Jun 3, 2026 -
FilmGolden Goal Presents: Offside
Young Iranian women caught sneaking into a World Cup qualifier attempt to follow the game.Tue, Jun 2, 2026 -
FILM SERIESFilmAfrica
Our showcase of African cinema highlights the continent’s rich storytelling traditions.May 22—28, 2026 -
FilmBlue Film
A new client reveals a disturbing connection to a camboy’s past in this dark thrillerNEW RELEASE -
FilmProject Hail Mary
Astronaut Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) must piece his memory together to save Earth.NEW RELEASE -
FILM SERIESPynchonesque
This collection orbits the signature obsessions of literary recluse Thomas Pynchon.May 8—21, 2026 -
FilmThe Christophers
Soderbergh’s latest follows a beloved dormant artist and a ploy to inherit his valuable work.NEW RELEASE -
FilmTwo Pianos
A pianist’s return to France throws his life into turmoil in this Hitchcockian melodrama.NEW RELEASE -
FilmThe Elephant Man
David Lynch’s historical drama challenges perceptions of disability and human dignity. -
FilmWhisper of the Heart
Young Shizuku embarks on a quest for her true talent in this precious Studio Ghibli gem. -
FilmErupcja
A couple (Charli xcx, Will Madden) are stranded in Poland in the wake of a volcanic eruption.NEW RELEASE -
FilmMother Mary
A pop star (Hathaway) and designer (Coel) enter an affair in this psychosexual thriller.NEW RELEASE -
FILM SERIESHistory as Hashtag: Revolution in the Age of Social Media
This powerful series captures defining moments from the age of social media-driven revolt.May 1—7, 2026 -
FILM SERIESJane Fonda
Look back at the illustrious cinematic career of actress, activist, and icon Jane Fonda.Apr 24—30, 2026 -
FILM SERIESPrismatic Ground
The annual NYC festival returns to BAM for its sixth season with two exclusive premieres.Wed, Apr 29, 2026 -
FilmMIX NYC presents Barbara Hammer Through The Eyes of Others
Explore works made by and revolving around the pioneering lesbian experimental filmmaker.Thu, Apr 23, 2026 -
FilmRobert Wilson and the Civil Wars
Visionary director Robert Wilson struggles to complete his magnum opus, a 12-hour opera.Apr 17—23, 2026 -
FILM SERIESRobert Wilson and the Moving Image
Dive into Wilson’s experimental films and those that inspired his iconic work.Apr 17—23, 2026 -
FilmCinema Tropical at 25: Nostalgia for the Light
This stirring Chilean visual essay serves as a meditation on memory, history, and eternity.Wed, Apr 22, 2026 -
FilmExit 8
This eerie video game adaptation imbues a simple premise with questions about redemption.NEW RELEASE -
FilmPalestine ‘36
Palestine ‘36 spotlights a pivotal uprising against Britain’s 30-year colonial rule.NEW RELEASE -
FilmSirât
A middle-aged man searches the desert for his missing daughter in this Cannes Jury Prize winner.NEW RELEASE -
FilmThe Travel Companion
This directorial debut unpacks the woes of filmmaking, friendship, and jealousy.Apr 10—16, 2026NEW RELEASE -
FILM SERIESHoyt-Schermerhorn: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
Celebrate 90 years of the iconic station with this series of films shot in and around it.Apr 9—16, 2026 -
FilmTribute to Ken Jacobs
Enjoy the experimental filmmaker’s magnetic reworkings of found imagery.Tue, Apr 14, 2026 -
FilmSolomon Northup’s Odyssey
This tour de force recounts the true story of a free Black man kidnapped and sold into slavery.Apr 3—9, 2026 -
FilmMiroirs No. 3
In this modern gothic fairytale, a student pursues connection in the wake of an accident.NEW RELEASE -
Film12 Years a Slave
A free Black man abducted and sold into slavery struggles to retain his dignity.Apr 4—6, 2026 -
FilmAlpha
Life unravels for a girl whose tattoo could be related to a mystery disease.NEW RELEASE -
FilmThe Secret Agent
This neo-noir “masterpiece” (The Playlist) was the most awarded film at Cannes in 2025.NEW RELEASE -
FILM SERIESQueering the Canon: We’re Out Here
This popular annual series shines a spotlight on homegrown LGBTQ+ films and filmmakers.Mar 26—30, 2026 -
FILM SERIESOf Father and Sons: The Bakri Family On Screen
The late Mohammad Bakri, a revered Palestinian actor/director, is celebrated with his family.Mar 20—26, 2026 -
FilmReel Sisters & BAM present An Evening of Shorts Honoring Women’s History Month
Enjoy a selection of award-winning and notable films from Reel Sisters.Wed, Mar 25, 2026 -
Film2026 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts
These celebrated animated films vie for Best Animated Short at this year’s Oscars.NEW RELEASE -
Film2026 Oscar Nominated Live-Action Shorts
Short films explore the messy, beautiful, and often forbidden ways we seek connection.NEW RELEASE -
Film“Wuthering Heights”
Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie star in this fiercely stylish screen interpretation.NEW RELEASE -
FilmPillion
A timid young man is swept off his feet by an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker.NEW RELEASE -
FILM SERIESMay Your Eyes Be Blessed: Film and TV Work of Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Discover a Brazilian master’s poetic, unruly work for cinema and TV in an overdue retrospective.Mar 13—19, 2026 -
FILM SERIESTriple Canopy Presents: Magic
Triple Canopy and Yasmina Price explore cinema’s power to enchant.Mar 6—12, 2026 -
FilmCinema Tropical at 25: Silvia Prieto
Martin Rejtman’s landmark of New Argentine Cinema screens in luminous 4K.Wed, Mar 11, 2026 -
FilmMUBI Notebook Presents: I Am Love
With an introduction by bestselling cookbook author Alison Roman and critic Elissa Suh.Tue, Mar 10, 2026 -
FILM SERIESCaribbean Film Series
Our biannual series showcases diverse original cinema by the brightest Caribbean filmmakers.Mar 4 & 5, 2026 -
FilmArteEast Presents Prince of Nothingwood
Prolific Afghan filmmaker Salim Shaheen and his oddball crew set out to make another film.Tue, Mar 3, 2026 -
FILM SERIESAshley Clark presents: Selections from The World of Black Film
A series exploring the complementary and contrasting Black people everywhere.Feb 27—Mar 3, 2026 -
FILM SERIESBlack Cuba
Films old and new capture the richness of the Afro-Cuban experience.Feb 20—26, 2026 -
FilmHamnet
Paul Mescal is William Shakespeare opposite Jessie Buckley in Chloé Zhao’s historical drama.NEW RELEASE -
FilmRiverbend
A story of Black resistance in a small river town screens for one-night-only in vivid 6K.Wed, Jun 17, 2026 -
FILM SERIESCinéma Du Cashiers
This series spotlights the lives and mundane thrills of cinema workers around the world.Feb 13—19, 2026 -
FilmNadja
Shimmering black-and-white 35mm meets Pixelvision video in this horror cult classic.Feb 6—19, 2026 -
FilmSentimental Value
Joachim Trier offers this magnetic comedy-drama about legacy, art, and family.NEW RELEASE -
FilmThe Testament of Ann Lee
Amanda Seyfried stars in Mona Fastvold’s portrait of Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers.NEW RELEASE -
FilmSchool Daze with Spike Lee
A Self-Styled radical tries to stir The Political Conscience of a Historically Black College.Tue, Feb 17, 2026 -
FilmNo Other Choice
Park Chan-wook’s latest is one of the most anticipated and acclaimed films of the season.NEW RELEASE -
FilmMarty Supreme
Timothée Chalamet is a ping-pong ace pursuing greatness in the latest from director Josh Safdie.NEW RELEASE -
Filmblack& loving: the artist way
black& loving pairs three films commemorating artists whose works have defined American culture.Wed, Feb 11, 2026 -
FilmArco
A mysterious time-traveling boy falls from the sky, and a girl is determined to help him.NEW RELEASE -
FilmA Litany For Survival: the Life and Work of Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde speaks about her extraordinary life and career in this exhaustive doc.Thu, Jan 29, 2026 -
Film28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
The infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival in Nia DaCosta’s grisly sequel.NEW RELEASE -
FilmJust Mercy
A Black man who is wrongly convicted fights for justice in this film based on a true story.Mon, Jan 19, 2026Free -
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Sentimental Value
Joachim Trier offers this magnetic comedy-drama about legacy, art, and family.NEW RELEASE -
FilmThe Voice of Hind Rajab
This powerful film tells the story of a Palestinian girl whose calls for help reached the world.NEW RELEASE -
FilmIs This Thing On?
Bradley Cooper’s latest stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern as a couple navigating divorce.NEW RELEASE -
FilmSong Sung Blue
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson find love and follow their dreams belting out Neil Diamond hits.NEW RELEASE
