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June 20, 2026
June 20, 1977. M Stage, Pinewood Studios: Director Richard Donner begins work on the White House sequences for SUPERMAN II.
The sequence would continue filming with the stunt team well into July while Donner and the main unit filmed the New York locations.
PICTURED: Images from the sequence.
June 20, 1981: SUPERMAN II is a hit in its U.S. opening weekend.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads from the time.
June 20, 1983: SUPERMAN III is the highest grossing movie of the weekend in its first three days of opening theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Article and ads from the time.
More from June 20
June 20, 1975: JAWS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 20, 1980: THE BLUES BROTHERS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 20, 1986: LEGAL EAGLES opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 20, 1986: THE KARATE KID PART II opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 20, 1997: BATMAN & ROBIN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 19, 2026
June 19, 1981: SUPERMAN II opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
More from June 19
June 19, 1949: THE WIZARD OF OZ is re-released theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Re-release theatrical trailer.
June 19, 1963: JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 19, 1974: THE PARALLAX VIEW opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 19, 1987: ROXANNE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 19-25, 1989: STAR TREK- THE NEXT GENERATION season 2, episode 19, MANHUNT, airs in its first run in the U.S.
VIDEO: Episode promo.
June 19, 1992: BATMAN RETURNS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 18, 2026
June 18, 1981: SUPERMAN II has its Detroit premiere and prepares for the next day’s North American theatrical release with the assortment of ads and interviews.
PICTURED: Ads and article from the time.
June 18, 1987: SUPERMAN IV has unending problems in the press.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
More from June 18
June 18, 1980: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S. after three weeks in a limited run.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 18, 1982: ANNIE opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S. after three weeks in a limited run.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 18, 1982: FIREFOX opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 18-24, 1990: STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION season 3, episode 26, THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS PART I, airs in its first run in the U.S.
VIDEO: Episode promo.
June 18, 1993: LAST ACTION HERO opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer.
June 17, 2026
June 17, 1983: SUPERMAN III opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad and articles from the time.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
More from June 17
June 17, 1955: THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH has its Los Angeles premiere.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 17, 1977: EXORCIST II- THE HERETIC opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 17, 1977: THE DEEP opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 17, 1988: THE GREAT OUTDOORS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 17-23, 1991: STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION season 4, episode 26, REDEMPTION PART I, airs in its first run in the U.S.
VIDEO: Episode promo.
June 17, 1994: WOLF opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 16, 2026
June 16, 1981: SUPERMAN II prepares for its U.S. theatrical release, and with it comes promotion, interviews and merchandising.
PICTURED: Ads and article from the time.
June 16, 1983: SUPERMAN III is just one day from its U.S. theatrical release, and with it comes interviews and promotion.
PICTURED: Article and ads from the time.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer.
More from June 16
June 16, 1976: SILENT MOVIE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 16, 1978: JAWS 2 opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 16, 1978: GREASE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 16, 1989: GHOSTBUSTERS II opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 16, 1995: BATMAN FOREVER opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 15, 2026
June 15, 1981: SUPERMAN II prepares for its U.S. theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
June 15, 1983: SUPERMAN III prepares for its U.S. theatrical release, and with it comes the merchandising.
PICTURED: Newspaper and magazine ads.
June 1985: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE, SUPERMAN II and SUPERMAN III are released theatrically in Spain as a triple feature.
PICTURED: Magazine ad.
June 15, 1987: The theatrical release of SUPERMAN IV is just over one month away.
PICTURED: Magazine article from the time.
More from June 15
June 15, 1990: GREMLINS 2- THE NEW BATCH opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
Monday, June 15, 1992: STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION season 5, episode 26, TIME’S ARROW PART I, airs in its first run in the U.S.
VIDEO: Episode promo.
June 14, 2026
June 14, 1981: SUPERMAN II prepares for its U.S. theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
June 14, 1983: SUPERMAN III has its New York premiere. Actress Pamela Stephenson pays a visit to the Superman’s 45th birthday exhibit at the New York Daily News before attending the premiere. Richard Pryor interviews.
PICTURED: Articles from the time and photos from the premiere.
More from June 14
June 14, 1989: LICENCE TO KILL opens theatrically in the UK.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer.
June 14, 1991: ROBIN HOOD PRINCE OF THIEVES opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 14-20, 1993: STAR TREK- THE NEXT GENERATION season 6, episode 25, TIMESCAPE, airs in its first run in the U.S.
VIDEO: Episode promo.
June 13, 2026
June 13, 1981: SUPERMAN II prepares for its theatrical release in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical TV spot 3.
Monday, June 13, 1983: SUPERMAN III is just days from its U.S. theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
June 13, 1984: Family Home Entertainment purchases the rights to distribute SUPERGIRL in North America for its home video release in April 1985. The film has yet to premiere in theaters.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
June 13, 1987: Damian McLawhorn promotes the then upcoming theatrical release of SUPERMAN IV.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
More from June 13
June 13, 1967: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 13, 1986: BACK TO SCHOOL opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 13, 1989: LICENCE TO KILL has its Royal premiere at the Odeon Theatre in Leicester Square.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
June 12, 2026
June 12, 1983: SUPERMAN III has its Washington D.C. premiere to benefit the Special Olympics.
VIDEO: Washington D.C. premiere footage.
PICTURED: Various articles and images from the time.
June 12, 1988: SUPERMAN IV makes its HBO premiere.
PICTURED: Television guide ads and HBO guide summary.
More from June 12
June 12, 1981: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 12, 1981: HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART 1 opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 12, 1987: THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 12, 1987: PREDATOR opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 11, 2026
June 11, 1981: SUPERMAN II is just over a week away from its North American theatrical release and the promotion is on.
PICTURED: TOPPS order form and newspaper ad.
VIDEO: TV spot 2.
June 11, 1983: SUPERMAN III is less than a week away from its North American theatrical release and the promotion is on.
PICTURED: DP promotional poster.
VIDEO: TV spot 2.
More from June 11
June 11, 1975: NASHVILLE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 11, 1980: BRONCO BILLY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 11, 1982: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 11, 1986: FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 11, 1993: JURASSIC PARK opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 11, 1999: AUSTIN POWERS- THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 10, 2026
June 10, 1983: SUPERMAN III is a week away from its North American theatrical release and the promotion is on.
PICTURED: Steak ‘N Shake ad.
June 10, 1990: Christopher Reeve is booed at an animal rights march in Washington D.C.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
More from June 10
June 10, 1977: ROLLERCOASTER opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 10, 1983: OCTOPUSSY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 10, 1988: POLTERGEIST III opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer.
June 10, 1988: BIG BUSINESS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 10, 1994: SPEED opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 1998: ALIEN RESURRECTION screens on pay-per-view in the U.S.
VIDEO: Pay-per-view TV spots.
June 9, 2026
June 9, 1988: SUPERMAN IV nears its HBO premiere.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.
More from June 9
June 9, 1978: DAMIEN- OMEN II opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 9, 1989: STAR TREK V- THE FINAL FRONTIER opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
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