Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu returns with his original film DIGGER, starring Tom Cruise in the title role.

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.

Cruise stars alongside Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Oscar nominee Jesse Plemons.

See the trailer here!

Not Yet Rated 2 Hours 8 Minutes

Playing October 2nd through October 15th

Your best friendship is worth fighting for.

DreamWorks Animation, the studio that brought you unforgettable bonds between a boy and a dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, an ogre and a donkey in Shrek, and a robot and a gosling in The Wild Robot, now welcomes a dazzling and emotional story about two lifelong best friends who must come together before they drift apart in Forgotten Island.

The new original film is written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and is produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Grammy and Academy Award® winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths.

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.

Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

The film’s all-star voice cast also includes Emmy nominee Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), BAFTA nominee Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), global comedy superstar Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn) and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, M3GAN).

See the trailer here!

Rated PG 1 Hour 49 Minutes

Playing September 25th through October 8th

For $50 your message will be up for one day on our marquee. Your message will be up by 10 AM on the day you choose. If the date you want is not available then, unfortunately, there is no space on the marquee that day. These marquee messages are meant to help keep us connected and celebrate our community and we reserve the right to refuse any marquee message if the message is offensive, disrespectful, misleading, political, or violates our non-discrimination policy. Our marquee has space for three lines of text. Each line can be a maximum of 15 characters long, including spaces.

The Million Dollar Documentary

Several people have invested large sums of money for a new phone app being developed by a mysterious programmer. Rumors started to spread that it was a scam and that the fraudster was about to make their escape. Sarah Luce, a local documentary film maker, disappeared after starting to interview the investors about the project. Your team has been tasked with entering her screening room, piecing together her work, and unmasking the scammer before they get away with a million dollars!

The Million Dollar Documentary will run from Friday, October 9th to Thursday, November 5th. You can choose between a 'Medium' or 'Hard' version.

The Center Theatre Escape Room is a puzzle room with no locked doors. Attendees younger than 15 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older. 1 to 6 people can attempt the solve the room in one hour for $60.

More details and rules can be found on the Center Theatre's website at www.centertheatre.org/escape-room.

It's Girl Scout Cookie season, and four tenacious girls strive to be a top-selling "Cookie Queen," navigating an $800 million business in which innocence and ambition collide.

Thanks to the generosity of the Girl Scouts of Maine, Katahdin Service Unit 667, all current girl scouts and their immediate families get free admission to see Cookie Queens!

Watch the trailer here

G, 1 Hour 31 Minutes

Playing October 9th through the 11th

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival curates and presents film experiences related to the beauty, interactivity and complexity of our planet. MOFF asks questions and shares stories about how the power of our planet influences human experience and conversely, human’s impact on the planet. We believe top-notch storytelling and imagery has the potential to broaden perspectives, strengthen relationships, and to foster change within ourselves and our communities. And there’s never been a more important time than now to provide these educational and interactive opportunities to connect, explore and learn about the outdoors.

The program will last about 2 hours. Films are listed below.

Showing Saturday, October 10th at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm

Tickets are $10 each and $8 for students, seniors, veterans, and members of the Center Theatre

LAST OF A KIND | 13.2 minutes | by Chris Flaherty, Dan Sullivan | from: Vermont | Short synopsis: Will, an aging Vermont woodsman, reflects on his lifelong pursuit of antler hunting and other outdoor passions at a time when both the environment and the culture are endangered. In a rapidly developing landscape, how much longer will there be space for the moose…and for people like him?
AN OPTIMIST | 10.25 minutes | by Allison Silverstein | from: Maine | Short synopsis: Maine is both a climate haven and home to one of the fastest warming bodies of water on the planet. An Optimist. follows Mike, a climate scientist working to keep his chin up and passion alive to keep producing the data we need to track climate change from the bays of Maine.
CHASING LIONS | 22.75 minutes | by Eric Braker, Cameron Mellin, Stephen Catalano | from: United States | Short synopsis: The hunt to save the America’s most elusive predator. With fascinating and rugged characters, to up-close encounters with one of the most feared and elusive predators of the West, “Chasing Lions” is a film that puts the audience in the action, tracking and collaring mountain lions in one of the last great American wilderness areas. A story of passion, sacrifice, duty and dedication.
SKI THE VIEW | 4.75 minutes | by Matt Quinn | from: Maine | Short synopsis: The short story of a mountain that’s been through a lot — Big Moose Mountain near Greenville, Maine. The mountain is now on the right path to restoring skiing in this beautiful region. Big Moose represents the bright future of small ski resorts and the vital role they play in keeping the spirit of skiing alive.
IT TAKES TWO TO TANDEM | 6.6 minutes | by Cat Aeppel, Anna Wilder Burns | from: Canada/Maine | Short synopsis: It Takes Two to Tandem is a feel-good short following longtime riding partners Sam and Jazz as they take a tandem bike across some of their favorite trails, marking ten years since their first tandem adventure together. Part celebration, part reflection, the film explores friendship, trust, and the rare joy of moving through the world in sync.
THE RIVER’S GIFT | 17.3 minutes | by Patrick Kirby | from: Maine | Short synopsis: The Tallapoosa River brings a community of veterans together to find peace, connection and of course, red eye bass. Wind through Alabama’s pines, meet Rowell and his friends, and cast a line or two with them while hearing about their healing connection to this community and this special place.
REMNANTS | 22.55 minutes | by Michael Catenacci | from: United States | Short synopsis: When a devastating wildfire ravages their land, a sixth-generation ranching family grapples with the legacy of the American cowboy in the face of government policies that threaten their livelihood and a changing culture that brands their lifestyle a thing of the past.

Safety Last! is the famous1923 silent romantic comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. It includes one of the most famous images from the silent-film era: Lloyd clutching the hands of a large clock as he dangles from the outside of a skyscraper above moving traffic. The film was highly successful and critically hailed, and it cemented Lloyd's status as a major figure in early motion pictures.

The Center Theatre is proud to present the film as it was meant to be seen with live piano accompaniment by the incomparable Doug Protsik. General admission $10, Theater Members $8.

In “9 to 5,” a group of female office workers – the all-knowing manager who trained the boss but can't get promoted (Lily Tomlin), a befuddled newcomer (Jane Fonda) and an alluring personal secretary everyone presumes is having an affair (Dolly Parton) – all band together to seek revenge on the man who is making their lives miserable.

Directed by Colin Higgins and produced by Bruce Gilbert from a screenplay by Higgins and Patricia Resnick, “9 to 5” received an Academy Award® nomination for the hit title song written and performed by Dolly Parton.

Disney will donate net proceeds* from each U.S. ticket purchase to The Dollywood Foundation to support its flagship program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

One showing only. Wednesday, October 14th at 7pm

Learn more at cafamerica.org and dollywoodfoundation.org. 

*Net proceeds refers to the amount received by Disney from the U.S. theatrical ticket sale for the film during the period October 9-15, 2026, less (a) amounts retained by exhibitors, (b) third-party distribution fees and expenses, (c) third-party marketing and advertising expenses incurred in connection with the campaign, and (d) CAF America's administrative fees.

Nuremberg, 1946: In Courtroom 600 of the Palace of Justice, Hermann Göring and twenty other Nazi war criminals stand trial. Among the journalists covering the proceedings is Ernst Michel, a 22-year-old Holocaust survivor. Driven by a desire for justice, he struggles with both himself and his reporting: his heart demands accountability, while his mind insists on objectivity.

During the trial, he meets Seweryna Szmaglewska, a Polish Auschwitz survivor who is scheduled to testify as a witness. As both grapple with their traumatic memories, Göring’s defense attorney makes Ernst Michel a disturbing offer: a personal meeting with the chief defendant.

Torn between a sense of duty, moral doubts, and haunting nightmares, Ernst Michel does not make his decision until the very last moment.

Watch the trailer here

Unrated, 1 Hour 29 Minutes

Playing October 15th through October 18th

The Bluegrass Music Association of Maine presents Rock Hearts!! The Rock Hearts have played sold-out shows at the Center Theatre for the past four years. The Bluegrass Music Association of Maine is bringing them back again on October 17, 2026, at 7 pm; doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. Advanced premium seating (first 2 rows – center) is available for $24.

NEW! MEET & GREET at the Center Theatre from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Tickets are $10 and only 37 tickets are available. Rock Hearts will provide insight into their music in an up close and personal atmosphere. Hear band stories highlighting some of their most memorable moments as well as their individual bluegrass music history. Rock Hearts will have their instruments, play a few songs acoustically, and if time permits, take requests from you. Buy meet and greet tickets after you select your concert tickets. If you are not purchasing concert tickets, click "Continue" to proceed to the next page to reserve Meet & Greet seats.

Also on the 17th, join Rock Heart's own Austin Scelzo for an in person workshop designed to explore his "Roadmap to Bluegrass and Country Fiddle Mastery" - a sequential guide to breaking down the skills necessary to thrive in settings that involve improvisation, harmony, chords, back-up, and rhythm played on the Fiddle. Austin was nominated by the International Bluegrass Music Association as "Mentor of the Year" for his work in education. The workshop will be from 1pm to 3pm and is limited to 25 participants. The fee is $30. Sign up and learn more about the workshop at www.AustinScelzo.com/fiddle.

Wildwood is a handcrafted epic fantasy that transports audiences into a secret, dangerously alive world. A girl's desperate quest to save her baby brother unfolds into a spectacular, high-stakes adventure through a forbidden forest full of enchanted creatures, endearing allies, and formidable adversaries--where an entire hidden realm hangs in the balance. In an era of automation, LAIKA delivers its most ambitious and globally accessible film yet--a bold fusion of human-crafted artistry and cinematic storytelling from the makers of Coraline.

Playing October 23rd to November 5th

Rated PG-13, 2 hours and 12 Minutes

Watch the Trailer Here

Join us for a Center Theatre tradition! The beloved Rocky Horror Picture Show on the movie screen with our cast of malcontents and Transylvanians performing a live shadowcast on stage. It won't be the same without Tim Curry on the planet, but we'll remember him the best way we know how, by doing the Time Warp Again!

Two showings this year: Friday the 30th and Saturday the 31st at 10pm.

Admission is $14, $12 in costume and audience participation bags are $6.

An R rating for this event will be strictly enforced. No water or lighters permitted. A cash bar will be available in the lobby.

Join us for a Fall Burlesque presented by Eye Candy Dance Studio!

🪵🔥PLAID TO THE BONE: A Flannel Burlesque Revue 🔥🪵

Grab your favorite flannel and prepare for a night that’s about to get a little WOODsy. 😏

We’re bringing the cabin fever with a wild night of burlesque, drag, comedy, tease, and entertainment—all wrapped up in PLAID!

Expect flannel.
Expect fishnets.
Expect lumberjacks, country cuties, cabin fever and plenty of surprises.

👢Dress in your favorite flannel and join the fun!
🏆 Best Flannel Contest
 💵 Bring cash to tip your performers!
 🔞 18+ Show

When these performers yell TIMBER… you might want to get out of the way. 🪵🔥

Come curious. Leave confident.

This 18+ event will take place on November 7th at 8:00 pm at the Center Theatre, 20 East Main St. in Dover-Foxcroft. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!?”

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!

So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! - all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

This time, Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along

Nothing feels better than belting out song like these with a room full of Fleetwood Mac fans! Channel your inner Stevie Nicks, grab your best friends and frenemies, and create harmonies that you won’t believe! Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along will be the most fun you’ve had in years…

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

Sunday, November 8th at 7pm

Lobby opens at 6pm

Doors open at 6:30pm

$35 in advance, $40 at the door

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No Country for Mothers explores the culture wars surrounding American motherhood and why both the "girl boss" and "trad wife" labels ultimately distract us from the real issue: the lack of support for American families.

Following activist Reshma Saujani, the film charts a growing national movement to reunite moms across divisions and win the kind of historic support families actually need.

Free admission thanks to Helping Hands With Heart and other community partners.

Watch the trailer here!

PG, 1 Hour 18 Minutes

November 15th at 3pm

It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.Thank you to our Holiday Sponsors: The Mill Inn and Cafe, Bolsters Rubbish Removal, and Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union.

$16 at the door

$14 in advance

$12 for Theatre Members

$8 for kids 12 and under

December 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th at 7pm

December 12th,13th, 19th and 20th at 2pm

There will also be a pay-what you can Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, December 10th