Hollywood Forever: E.T. Outdoor Screening

Cinespia will open its 25th season at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, with an outdoor screening of Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” according to the organizer’s event listing. The Los Angeles screening is part of the long-running cemetery movie series that draws crowds to the historic grounds on Santa Monica Boulevard for picnic-style viewings under the night sky. Time Out Los Angeles included the event in its roundup of things to do over the May 22-25 weekend and listed “Moulin Rouge!” for the following night. Cinespia’s site says tickets for “E.T.” are priced at $24, with gates opening at 6:45 p.m. and the movie beginning at 8:30 p.m. ### When and where is the “E.T.” screening? Saturday, May 23, is the date Cinespia lists for “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The venue is at 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles, according to Cinespia’s cemetery information page and other local event listings. The event page says the film runs 120 minutes and is presented as the opening night of the organization’s 25th season. (cinespia.org) Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of Cinespia’s signature venues. Cinespia says it stages more than 30 events a year across Los Angeles locations, including screenings at the cemetery, and describes itself as an outdoor film presenter that reaches audiences in the hundreds of thousands. ### What does the ticket include, and what time does the night start? Cinespia lists the ticket price for “E.T.” at $24. (cinespia.org) The same event page says gates open at 6:45 p.m., giving attendees time to enter before the 8:30 p.m. start. The event description also says the night will include DJ sets and a free photobooth. Time Out’s separate guide to Cinespia’s cemetery screenings says the Hollywood Forever events are known for picnic setups, photo booths and pre-show entertainment, and notes that guests are allowed to bring picnics, including alcohol, to cemetery screenings. (cinespia.org) ### Why is this weekend part of a larger season launch? (cinespia.org) Cinespia says 2026 marks its 25th season. A season overview carried by local outlets and reflected on Cinespia’s calendar shows “E.T.” as the opener, followed by “Moulin Rouge!” on Sunday, May 24, and “Mulholland Drive” on Saturday, May 30. John Wyatt, Cinespia’s founder, said in a season announcement reported by The Pride LA that reaching 25 years was “surreal and incredibly meaningful” and thanked Los Angeles audiences for their support. (cinespia.org) Wyatt said the series had grown from “a simple idea” into a larger shared experience built around watching films together in unusual settings. (thepridela.com) ### What should moviegoers know before they go? Hollywood Forever attendees can check Cinespia’s information page for venue rules, parking guidance and entry details. The organizer’s cemetery guide says the page is intended to help guests understand what to bring and what to expect before arrival. Time Out’s weekend guide frames the screening as one of the first announced cemetery films of the 2026 season. (thepridela.com) Its listings page points readers to the broader holiday weekend calendar, where “E.T.” on May 23 and “Moulin Rouge!” on May 24 appear alongside other Los Angeles events. ### What comes after “E.T.” at Hollywood Forever? Sunday, May 24, is the next scheduled Hollywood Forever screening, with Cinespia listing Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” for the second night of the opening weekend. (cinespia.org) Time Out and Cinespia’s calendar both show “Mulholland Drive” following on May 30 as the next cemetery screening after the holiday weekend. Tickets and event details are available through Cinespia’s event pages and Time Out’s weekend listings. (timeout.com)