“The NeverEnding Story,” the popular 1984 film that follows a young boy’s quest to save the mythical land Fantastica from an evil force called “The Nothing,” will be playing in theaters across Massachusetts this weekend in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
Major movie theaters like AMC and Showcase, as well as independent theaters, will screen this iconic 1980s movie throughout the Bay State July 21 and July 22.
The film, which quickly became a cult classic, was originally based on a fantasy novel of the same name by German author Michael Ende, according to Variety. At the heart of the film is Bastian Balthasar Bux — Barret Oliver — an awkward, but imaginative boy, who flees a group of bullies by hiding in a nearby bookshop. He discovers a book called “The NeverEnding Story” about a hero named Atréyu destined to save Fantastica and its empress from “The Nothing.” However, Bux soon learns that he’s more than just an avid reader of the book after he’s transported to the mythical land Fantastica.
Here are some theaters where fans or first-time viewers can watch “The NeverEnding Story” in Massachusetts this weekend. It is rated PG. A full list of where the movie is playing can be found on fathomevents.com.
Eastern Mass.
AMC Theatres across Massachusetts will be showing “The NeverEnding Story,” where tickets are $18, according to the theatre’s website.
The Majestic 7 in Watertown will show “The NeverEnding Story” on July 21 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on July 22 at 7 p.m., according to its website. Tickets can be purchased online and cost $17. This theater is located at 81 Arsenal Yards Blvd.
O’Neil Cinemas at 1208 Constitution Ave. in Littleton is showing “The NeverEnding Story” on July 21 at 4 p.m. and on July 22 at 7 p.m., according to the cinema’s website. Tickets can be purchased online for $15.25.
Central Mass.
Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema de Lux in Millbury is showing “The NeverEnding Story” on July 21 at 4 p.m. and on July 22 at 7 p.m. for $17.25 a ticket, according to the cinema’s website. This theater is located at 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike.
Regal Solomon Pond Theater at 591 Donald Lynch Blvd. in Marlborough is showing “The NeverEnding Story” on July 21 at 4 p.m. and at 7:15 p.m. and on July 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for general admission, while NCM child tickets are $12, according to the cinema’s website. Several other Regal Cinemas chains in the central Massachusetts area are also playing “The NeverEnding Story.”
Western Mass.
Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema at 57 North St. in Pittsfield is showing “The NeverEnding Story” on July 21 at 4 p.m. for $11.50, according to the theatre’s website. Phoenix Theatres will also be showing the movie on July 22 at 7 p.m.
Greenfield Garden Cinema at 361 Main St. in Greenfield will show “The NeverEnding Story” on July 21 at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and on July 22 from 6:30 p.m. for $11.50, according to the venue’s website.
Cinemark at Hampshire Mall and XD at 367 Russell St. in Hadley will show “The NeverEnding Story” on July 21 at 4 p.m. and on July 22 at 7 p.m. for $12.50 a ticket, according to the cinema’s website.
