El Capitan Theatre announces 2026 Halloween film screenings

The El Capitan Theatre has announced its 2026 Spooktacular Season, featuring screenings of Halloween classics ‘Hocus Pocus’ and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’.

‘Hocus Pocus’ will be screened from October 9 to October 15, 2026. A special fan event on October 9 includes an introduction by composer John Debney and creator David Kirschner.

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ will run from October 16 through November 1, 2026. These screenings will be presented in 3D with interactive 4D sensory effects, such as fog, scents, wind, and snow. A fan event is scheduled for October 16 featuring a live drawing demonstration by George McClements.