A 'Friends' Marathon is Coming to Theaters to Celebrate the Show's 25th Anniversary

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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Friends, more than 1,000 theaters across the country will be hosting a three-night marathon of some of the sitcom's most beloved episodes.

As Entertainment Weekly reports, select theaters will be showing four different episodes over the course of three nights: Sept. 23, Sept. 28, and Oct. 2. Each episode will be remastered in 4K and every screening will also include never-before-seen clips and interviews.

In announcing the news, Lisa Gregorian, Warner Bros. Television Group president & chief marketing officer, had this to say about the iconic series:

“The cultural impact that Friends continues to have, 25 years after its premiere, is astounding, a true testament to the genius of Marta Kauffman, David Crane, Kevin Bright, and the incredibly talented cast. It is so amazing to know that the series is still bringing people of all ages together. We could not be more excited to deliver these digitally remastered episodes to theaters—for the first time ever!—so that together, in a shared experience, our loyal fans can enjoy some of their favorite Friends scenes in a new way.”

The nightly episodes will be:

  • Sept. 23: "Pilot–ReDo," "The One With the Blackout," "The One With the Birth," "The One Where Ross Finds Out"
  • Sept. 28: "The One With the Prom Video," "The One Where No One’s Ready," "The One With the Morning After," "The One With the Embryos"
  • Oct. 2: "The One With Chandler in a Box," "The
    One With Ross’s Wedding—Part 2," "The One Where Everyone Finds Out,"
    "The One Where Ross Got High"

Tickets will go on sale Aug. 16 and can be purchased through the Fathom Events website here.


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