This October, LOCALS ONLY, brings you a screening of everything fun and fantastic to look at! Fall 2025 LOCALS ONLY Presents: EYE CANDY. This recurring curated screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers with a distinct theme and focus, created entirely from submissions, is all about gore, guns, fists, and glitz!

For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

A whimsical, heartfelt twist on the Frankenstein legend, STITCH HEAD is a comedy adventure for monsters of every age.

A wry, warm, and witty coming of (middle) age comedy, RE-ELECTION follows a 40-something underdog who returns to high school to reboot his past and finally win the race for class president.

In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).

Atlanta Film Society is pleased to announce the screening of GIRLFIGHT, directed by Karyn Kusama. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Girlfight is featured as this year's ATLFS ¡CINEMÁS! screening, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!  We hope that you will be able to join us for this exciting event.

In partnership with the Center for Ethics in the Arts at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of KING COAL, featuring a virtual Q&A with writer and director Elaine McMillion Sheldon. This screening is a part of Emory University's ongoing Ethics At The Movies series. This event is free and open to the public.

In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).

Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis roars back to the screen for his first role in eight years in this absorbing family drama directed by Ronan Day-Lewis about lives undone by seemingly irreconcilable legacies of political and personal violence. Co-written by father and son, Focus Features presents the Northern England–set ANEMONE. 

When their evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years, a band of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.

It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening. Join us at the Plaza Theatre and receive one ticket to any movie of your choice on us! RSVP to take advantage of this exclusive perk!

In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.

In the new film, Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera, Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.

In partnership with the Center for Ethics in the Arts at Emory University, the Atlanta Film Society presents a free screening of BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS, featuring co-director Turner Ross. This screening is free and open to the public.

What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time? From Oscar® winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, producers of the landmark horror films Get Out, Us, Candyman, and Nope, comes a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost, featuring an electrifying dramatic performance from Marlon Wayans.

Join us for the launch evening of our first Art Farm Showcase Film. You’ll screen a very special documentary, Parrot Kindergarten, about a woman raised in a cult who sets off on a healing journey by teaching her parrot to read and ultimately stuns the scientific world. The impact of this movie will be far-reaching, changing our understanding of animals and their emotional lives forever.

Experience cinematic elegance at a special advance screening of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale before its official release. Join fellow enthusiasts for an evening celebrating the beloved Crawley family’s next chapter in true Downton style!

In the shadow of Chippendales, Black male exotic dancing in South Central Los Angeles thrived from the late 1980s until the early 2000s. Name of the Game screens at the Plaza Theater with a special Q&A session with the filmmakers! 

THE SENIOR follows Mike Flynt, a 59-year-old who returns to the football field decades after leaving, determined to rewrite his story for his teammates, his family, and himself. It’s an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late for redemption.

Sometimes the most dangerous place for a dad is a family vacation. Bob Odenkirk returns as suburban husband, father, and workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell in the new chapter to Nobody, the hit 2021 bare-knuckle action-thriller that opened at number one at the U.S. box office.  

A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. Now he's faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.

Sometimes the most dangerous place for a dad is a family vacation. Bob Odenkirk returns as suburban husband, father, and workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell in the new chapter to Nobody, the hit 2021 bare-knuckle action-thriller that opened at number one at the U.S. box office.  

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

Bon Voyage, Filmmakers! LOCALS ONLY returns this July with our recurring curated screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers. For July 2025, LOCALS ONLY Presents: TRIPPIN’. Every story is a journey. This season, queuing up short films depicting travel of all kinds - road trips, cruise ships, and 10-minute space landings!

When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them, and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer…and is hell-bent on revenge.

Launch of the Edward Small Legacy Classic Film Series. Join us for the official kick-off of the Edward Small Legacy Classic Film Series with a one-night-only screening of the 1959 biblical epic Solomon and Sheba, starring Yul Brynner and Gina Lollobrigida.

The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone...  

The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse, and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0. 

A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.

Join us for a special screening of BOB TREVINO LIKES IT with a red carpet and Q&A with cast member, French Stewart. Bob Trevino Likes It, directed by Tracie Laymon, is a touching and humorous exploration of human connection, resilience, and the unexpected ways social media can impact our lives. The film follows a woman who reconnects with her estranged father through the unlikely medium of Facebook likes, leading to a poignant and deeply personal journey of self-discovery. 

Anora follows the story of a young escort from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Join us for this special 35 MM screening with a Q&A with member of the cast!