Harkins Theatres hosts ‘Lord of the Rings’ extended cut movie series

The local theater chain is showing the extended versions of the films in CINE XL — but only for a few days.

January 9, 2024

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It's been more than 20 years since Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy debuted in theaters.

But for a short time, Harkins Theatres is bringing back the films in epic fashion.

From Jan. 19 through 24, a select number of Harkins locations in metro Phoenix will show the extended versions of "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King" in CINE XL. That's Harkins' premium large-format movie experience with Dolby Atmos sound and a 4K laser projection.

Harkins locations that offer CINE XL are:

Arizona Mills 18, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe
Chandler Fashion 20, 3159 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
Estrella Falls 16, 15010 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear
SanTan Village 16, 2298 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert
Scottsdale 101 14, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd.
Tempe Marketplace 16, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, #1160, Tempe

Cost is $8 per film, or $30 for a series pass that includes all three films plus one small popcorn per screening. Visit the Harkins website for tickets and more info.

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Jennifer Goldberg is the culture editor of Phoenix New Times where she oversees the Best of Phoenix, as well as writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. Before that, she worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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