Go Beyond Earth at Pictureville Cinema this National Space Day

To celebrate National Space Day (2 May), the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema will be hosting a specially curated science fiction weekend. Running from Friday 2 – Sunday 4 May, Beyond Earth sees Pictureville screen a selection of handpicked sci-fi favourites, including titles from their own film archive, from classics through to underrated gems.  

Opening with screenings of First Man (2018) and The Martian (2015), Beyond Earth invites cinemagoers to explore the outer edge of the universe from the comfort of their cinema seats. Other highlights from across the weekend include a screening of Steven Soderbergh’s science fiction drama Solaris (2002) and a special themed edition of Pictureville’s Classic Sunday offer, with a screening of First Men in the Moon (1964).  

As Yorkshire’s largest independent cinema and the only one of its kind in Bradford, this specially curated season comes as part of Pictureville’s ongoing commitment to creating unique cinema experiences for all. As part of this, Beyond Earth sees Pictureville screen a double bill of Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey [70mm] (1968) and Peter Hyam’s sequel 2010: The Year We Make Contact [70mm] (1984), with the sequel taken from their own print archive. 2001: A Space Odyseey will be shown on Pictureville’s famous curved Cinerama screen, with the cinema being the only public venue in the world with this capability. The double bill not only showcases their world-class projection facilities but also offers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the titles as they were intended. 

Continuing this celebration of film on film, Pictureville is partnering with the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) for a special 35mm screening of Moon (2009). With a shared mission to champion independent filmmaking and distinctive cinematic experiences, the collaboration underscores Pictureville’s ongoing support for independent filmmakers, bringing unique, thought-provoking films to the big screen and celebrating the magic of film in its original format. 

The event also includes a special sci-fi edition of its weekly Kids Club offer, with a screening of Lightyear (2022) on Saturday 3 May. The screening also includes free space-themed crafting activities for young film fans wanting to get involved in the sci-fi fun. Kids Club is a weekly offer from Pictureville, with screenings on Saturdays and Sundays placed at a reduced price of £3 per ticket. 

For more information and to book tickets to Beyond Earth, head to the Pictureville website