On Cinema – The Certified “Five Bags of Popcorn” Tour comes to the Carolina Theatre on March 30, 2026

Tickets On Sale Now

DURHAM, NC — October 8, 2025 — On Cinema, named by SPIN as one of the “30 Great TV Shows That Defined The 2010s,” brings its live performance to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on March 30, 2026. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.

A comedic cinematic universe, a grand satire of America itself–Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington’s “On Cinema” has built a dedicated cult following as a sprawling comedic soap opera masquerading as a disastrous movie review show. Throughout the years, “On Cinema” has manifested itself through a universe of media. The centerpiece is “On Cinema At The Cinema,” where two codependent and delusional losers review movies in the style of Siskel and Ebert, but it becomes clear they have more interest in their own conflicting agendas than talking about the movies they may or may not have seen.

In the years since “On Cinema” originally debuted in 2011, the OC Universe has expanded to include multiple spin-off series, including “Decker,” a Steven Seagal/Trump-inspired action spy spoof than ran for several seasons on Adult Swim; the unprecedented yearly Oscar-night live 4-hour specials, which have become the centerpiece of countless Oscar-night viewing parties and live movie theater screenings; the stage show, coming to the UK for the first time ever; a coffee-table episode guide book; a 5-part courtroom murder trial; and a feature length film (2019’s “Mister America”). A favorite of Marvel’s Kevin Feige, Marvel incorporated “On Cinema” into all three “Ant-Man” movies, and “On Cinema’s” rabid fanbase includes notables such as Jack Black, Bob Odenkirk, and Jonah Hill. “On Cinema” is the closest America has to Alan Partridge: a singular and prescient satire of American culture in its late stages.

The full live show is a combination variety show and movie review panel, featuring the usual internal strife, grandstanding, and petty battles that are the hallmark of Heidecker and Turkington’s on-screen “On Cinema” personas. The latest season, Season 16, is airing currently on heinetwork.tv.

“The “On Cinema” universe has transcended its humble beginnings, becoming the most ambitious avant-comedy experiment in recent memory.” – SPIN

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.carolinatheatre.org.

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About The Carolina Theatre of Durham: 

Carolina Theatre of Durham is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre at 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701. The Carolina Theatre of Durham is dedicated to presenting vibrant, thought-provoking film and live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle Region. Visit carolinatheatre.org for more information. 

Contact: Hanna Mercer
Senior Director of Marketing, Carolina Theatre of Durham
(919) 560-3040 | hanna@carolinatheatre.org