Big Trouble in Little China to Screen in 70mm
August 6, 2026Special 40th anniversary showing at Pictureville Cinema
A special presentation of the cult classic film Big Trouble in Little China is scheduled for 29 August 2026 at Pictureville Cinema in Bradford. The screening will be shown in 70mm film format, marking the 40th anniversary of the movie’s original release in 1986.
About the film
Big Trouble in Little China is a film directed by John Carpenter and stars Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, a truck driver who becomes embroiled in a supernatural conflict in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The story follows Jack as he attempts to rescue his friend’s fiancée, who has been kidnapped to be married to an ancient evil spirit named Lo Pan. The film combines elements of martial arts, action, comedy, and fantasy.
John Carpenter described the film as an “action adventure comedy kung-fu ghost story monster movie.” This film reunited Carpenter and Russell following their previous collaborations on Escape from New York (1981) and The Thing (1982).
Event details
- Date and time: 29 August 2026 at 7:00 pm
- Venue: Pictureville Cinema, National Science & Media Museum, Bradford, BD1 1NQ
- Ticket price: £9 (general admission)
- Age guidance: 15
Tickets are available for purchase in advance. Attendees can expect a unique viewing experience thanks to the 70mm film format, which is less commonly used in modern cinema screenings.
Additional information
Pictureville Cinema is part of the National Science & Media Museum in Bradford, which regularly hosts special film events and screenings. Visitors interested in similar events may also look out for upcoming screenings such as Dirty Dancing, The Silence of the Lambs, and film concerts scheduled later in 2026.
For directions and further details about the venue, visitors can consult the National Science & Media Museum’s website or contact Pictureville Cinema directly.
