PS 70mm Fest – CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, Presented by MUBI

The Palm Springs 70mm Fest is a celebration of large-format cinema at the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Historic Camelot Theatre. Showcasing iconic films in spectacular 70mm, a high-resolution film stock, the Fest invites film lovers to experience cinema at its best, with unmatched clarity, color, and exceptional detail. May 29-31, 2026.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND | Directed by Steven Spielberg | Presented in 70mm Film

Close Encounters of the Third Kind follows an Indiana electrician (Richard Dreyfuss) whose life is upended after a mysterious UFO encounter, sending him on an obsessive search for answers and a path toward extraordinary contact beyond our world. A landmark of science fiction, the film pairs Steven Spielberg’s sense of wonder with groundbreaking effects and John Williams’ unforgettable score. This screening features a rarely shown new 70mm print.