Parton Films Screened in Theatrical Tributes

Country music legend Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. The news prompted an outpouring of tributes and special honors from fans and institutions, celebrating her monumental legacy in music, film, and philanthropy.

In the immediate aftermath of her passing, Hallmark Channel announced it would reair her 2019 holiday film, "Christmas at Dollywood," on Friday, August 28, at 6 p.m. ET. The decision came in response to a fan's request on social media for a tribute airing. The network confirmed the special broadcast, which was met with gratitude from viewers who called the film "one of my favorites" and "a special movie now even more meaningful."

Simultaneously, AMC Theatres planned a special theatrical tribute. Starting August 28, approximately 200 AMC locations across the United States, including in Parton's home state of Tennessee, would offer matinee screenings of two of her classic films: "Steel Magnolias" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." The latter, which opened in 1982, notably knocked "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" from the top of the box office. "Steel Magnolias," released in 1989, grossed $96.8 million worldwide and earned...