Laura Dern, Carol Burnett Lead Final Additions to TCM Classic Film Festival; Rare Letty Lynton Restoration Set

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced newly added titles and appearances, filling out the lineup for the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival, set to take place April 30–May 3 in Hollywood, bringing together legendary talent, rare restorations and once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experiences that celebrate the enduring power of classic movies.

Among the newly announced highlights are a series of special appearances and presentations from acclaimed filmmakers and performers. Alexander Payne and Laura Dern will present a world premiere 4K restoration anniversary screening of Citizen Ruth (1996); John Turturro will serve as a special presenter at the Robert Osborne Award ceremony; Carol Burnett will appear in Club TCM for “So Glad We Have This Time Together: A Conversation with Carol Burnett” and introduce Strangers on a Train; and Cameron Crowe and Jay Mohr will reunite for a 30th anniversary screening of Jerry Maguire.

The festival will also present the world premiere restoration of Letty Lynton (1932), a landmark film unseen publicly since 1936. Starring Joan Crawford at the height of her MGM stardom, the film was a major hit upon release but was withdrawn from circulation due to legal complications and remained unavailable for nearly 90 years. Now fully restored, Letty Lynton returns to the screen for the first time in generations, offering audiences a rare chance to experience one of Hollywood’s most elusive classics.

With a lineup that spans beloved classics, newly restored prints and special appearances from celebrated artists, the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience film history on the big screen, in the heart of Hollywood.

Returning for the third consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor, Fandango at Home expands its partnership with the festival both on-site and beyond Hollywood. Beginning April 8 and running through May 31, the TCM Classic Film Festival Hub on https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/uxpage/Turner-Classic-Movies/293 will serve as a digital destination for fans, featuring a curated “Festival at Home” collection of titles from the 2026 lineup alongside films from past festivals, refreshed weekly and available to rent or purchase.

Fandango at Home will also launch an expanded online Festival Shop on Fandango Fanstore, offering exclusive merchandise, including the official festival poster, inspired by films featured in this year’s festival, available through May 31. During the festival in Hollywood, the Fandango at Home Living Room Lounge at the TCL Chinese 6 Multiplex will provide festivalgoers with a comfortable space to relax and recharge between screenings, while a dedicated photo activation at the Roosevelt Hotel invites attendees to step into festival key art and capture a shareable moment from their Hollywood experience.

The partnership also includes the Official Welcome Reception, taking place Thursday, April 30, and the Official Closing Night Party on Sunday, May 3, where eligible passholders can celebrate the festival’s opening and closing with special toasts presented by TCM hosts and Fandango at Home.

For more information about the festival, please visit www.tcm.com/festival

About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a two-time Peabody Award-winning network that presents classic films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting “Where Then Meets Now.” TCM features insights from Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz along with hosts Alicia Malone, Dave Karger, Jacqueline Stewart and Eddie Muller, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover destination. With three decades as a leading authority in classic film, TCM offers critically acclaimed series like Two for One and Reframed, along with annual programming events like 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also directly connects with movie fans through popular events such as the annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise. In addition, TCM recently produced its sixth season of the wildly successful podcast “The Plot Thickens,” as well as “Talking Pictures with Ben Mankiewicz,” in partnership with HBO Max, currently in its third season. TCM hosts a wealth of material online at tcm.com and through the Watch TCM mobile app. Fans can also enjoy a classic movie experience on the TCM hub on HBO Max.