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June 26, 2026
June 26, 1981: SUPERMAN II soars into its eighth day of theatrical release in North America, and its having a record setting week of ticket sales:
-Highest grossing one day total in film history, Saturday, June 20, $5.063 million. Previous record held by STAR WARS, $4.523 million.
-Highest grossing three days in film history, 14.100 million. Previous record held by STAR TREK- THE MOTION PICTURE, $11.926 million.
-Highest grossing one week total in film history, $24.009 million. Previous record held by THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, $20.387 million.
PICTURED: Various ads and Richard Lester interview from the time.
June 26, 1986: Christopher Reeve has finished filming location work in Canada for STREET SMART, and preparations are being made for SUPERMAN IV.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
More from June 26
June 26, 1953: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES stars Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell imprint their fame in cement at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
VIDEO: Movietone News footage.
June 26, 1974: FOR PETE’S SAKE opens theatrically in New York.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 26, 1981: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 26, 1981: STRIPES opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 26, 1987: DRAGNET opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 26-July 2, 1989.
STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION season 2, episode 20, THE EMISSARY, airs in its first run in the U.S.
VIDEO: Episode promo.
June 25, 2026
June 25, 1982: The SUPERMAN III production tentatively begins filming the junkyard sequences on the Pinewood Studios backlot.
Stunt performer Paul Weston doubles for Christopher Reeve.
The American cars were rented from a local junkyard owner whose lot was sold and needed a location to store the cars until a new lot was ready.
There are various movie posters adorning the junkyard sequence, of particular interest is the one for BLADE RUNNER, which opened theatrically in the U.S. the same day this sequence began filming.
PICTURED: Stills from the sequence.
June 25, 1988: SUPERMAN IV airs on the HBO premium cable channel for the second time in its cable premiere month.
PICTURED: Television guide ads and articles.
June 25, 1991: DEATH DREAMS premieres on the Lifetime network.
PICTURED: Television guide ad and article.
More from June 25
June 25, 1975: ROLLERBALL opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 25, 1976: THE OMEN opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 25, 1981: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY opens theatrically in the UK.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer 2.
Friday, June 25, 1982: THE THING opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
Friday, June 25, 1982: BLADE RUNNER opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 24, 2026
June 24, 1981: SUPERMAN II is in its sixth day of theatrical release across North America.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
June 24, 1982: SUPERMAN III is in its fourth day of principal photography.
Tentatively filmed on this day are portions of the Lana’s hotel room, Lana and Ricky on the subway and a theatrically deleted scene featuring a cameo appearance by Frank Oz as a brain surgeon left in the dark during the blackout.
PICTURED: Various stills and screenshot from the scenes.
Note the actor as the patient in the deleted operating room scene is also a passenger on the subway.
June 24, 1981: SUPERMAN III begins its second week of theatrical release in North America.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
June 24, 1987: Reports of production problems with SUPERMAN IV are unending in the press.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
More from June 24
June 24, 1981: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY has its Royal Premiere at the Odeon Theatre in Leicester Square.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer 1.
June 24, 1983: TWILIGHT ZONE- THE MOVIE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 24, 1987: SPACEBALLS opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 24, 1994: WYATT EARP opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 24, 2005: BEWITCHED opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 24, 2016: INDEPENDENCE DAY- RESURGENCE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 23, 2026
June 23, 1976: LOGAN’S RUN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 23, 1976: MURDER BY DEATH opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 23, 1989: BATMAN opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 22, 2026
June 22, 1977: The SUPERMAN THE MOVIE and SUPERMAN II producers hire Richard Lester to act as an intermediary between them and their feud with director Richard Donner. Lester is given an uncredited producer title.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.
June 22, 1981: SUPERMAN II records the highest opening weekend box office earning in motion picture history up to that time.
PICTURED: Ads and articles from the time.
June 22, 1987: Reports of production problems with SUPERMAN IV are unending in the press.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
More from June 22
June 22, 1979: ALIEN opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S. after four weeks in a limited run.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 22, 1979: THE MAIN EVENT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 22, 1979: ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 22, 1984: TOP SECRET! opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 22, 1984: THE KARATE KID opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 22, 1990: ROBOCOP 2 opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 22, 1999: STORM OF THE CENTURY is released on DVD and VHS in the U.S.
VIDEO: Home video ad.
June 21, 2026
June 21, 1981: SUPERMAN II records the highest two day box office earning in motion picture history up to that time, earning more than $10 million.
PICTURED: Article and ads from the time.
June 21, 1982: SUPERMAN III begins principal photography at Pinewood Studios with the filming of the interior of Lana’s home sequences. Also tentatively filmed over the next four days are the Daily Planet office scenes.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
More from June 21
June 21, 1977: NEW YORK, NEW YORK opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 21, 1985: COCOON opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 21, 1991: THE ROCKETEER opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
June 21-26, 1993: STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION season 6, episode 26, DESCENT, airs in its first run in the U.S.
VIDEO: Episode promo.
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.
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