AMC Theatres screens Dolly Parton films in tribute

AMC Theatres is honoring the late Dolly Parton by bringing two of her classic films back to the big screen at approximately 200 locations nationwide. The special screenings of "Steel Magnolias" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" began on August 28 and will run through September 2, offering fans a chance to pay tribute to the beloved country music icon and actress.

Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Her publicist confirmed she passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee. In a final act of philanthropy, Parton requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to her Imagination Library. She is set to be laid to rest next to her husband, Carl Dean, at a Nashville mausoleum following a private family service.

The theatrical retrospective was announced by AMC CEO Adam Aron on August 27. The chain will offer discounted "Fan Faves" ticket pricing, with two matinee screenings daily where possible, including one showing of each title. In addition to AMC, other theater chains including Regal Cinemas and Harkins Theaters are also scheduled to screen the films in select locations, particularly in Parton's home state of Tennessee.