“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” to get 40th anniversary reissue

e_getty_close_encounters_07052017

Getty Images/Moviepix(LOS ANGELES) — Sony is marking the 40th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, by re-releasing it to movie theaters for one week in the fall, according to Variety.

A brand new teaser clip for the film was released on Monday, leading some to speculate that the 1977 film, starring Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garrand Bob Balaban, was getting a reboot. However, it’s just a clever promo for the re-release.

The 40th anniversary of Close Encounters of the Third Kind‘s U.S. premiere is officially November 15, but the re-release will reportedly hit select theaters for one week on September 1.

Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.

static_digital_970x250_oar_2026_regional_haydenhomesamphitheater_0815

O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw & Lisa Loeb

August 15, 2026 Entertainment

Join us at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for an unforgettable evening featuring O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw’s soulful melodies, and Lisa Loeb’s heartfelt tunes, all in the beautiful outdoor setting of Bend, Oregon. Don’t

tekalli-duo-horizontal_edited

HDCM Concert Series: TEKALLI DUO

June 14, 2026 Entertainment

High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, concludes with the Tekalli Duo. This dynamic sibling violin and piano duo captivates audiences by their technical mastery as well as

image1_edited

HDCM Celebrity Recitals: PETER WILEY & ANNA POLONSKY

May 15, 2026 Entertainment

Frequent recital partners, Wiley and Polonsky are two charismatic virtuosos who captivate audiences wherever they perform. The Chamber Music Society of Utica raved “These performers exceeded all expectations as a dynamic duo. The selected repertoire…showed their heartfelt