CatVideoFest 2026 (NR; 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — 10% of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need. 10% of Lincoln Theater's ticket sales will go to support Midcoast Humane, Edgecomb. Final showtime Thursday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.

"Women Laughing" – An evening with New Yorker Cartoonist Liza Donnelly & Heather Cox Richardson - Join them for a film screening and discussion. In "Women Laughing," longtime New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly sets out to explore her lifelong passion for women’s humor and cartooning by speaking, laughing, and drawing with a diverse group of remarkable women who create cartoons for the iconic magazine. Inspired by her acclaimed book "Very Funny Ladies" and Liza’s own biography, the film looks at how far women have come in a field historically dominated by men. Playing Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 adult, $20 LT members, and $5 youth. All ticket sales go to support Lincoln Theater’s 150th Fundraising Campaign!

"The Invite" - (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? Cast: Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton, Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogan. Playing Friday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 2 and 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with Chene Financial Group.

"Free Willy" - (PG; 1 hour, 51 minutes)- Free - When maladjusted orphan Jesse (Jason James Richter) vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley (Lori Petty), develop a routine of tricks.  However, greedy park owner Dial (Michael Ironside) soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them. Playing Sunday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. Free Family Film programming is generously sponsored by Bath Savings Institute. 

"9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero" - (NR; 1 hour, 9 minutes) - FREE - Join us for this free non-partisan special event, presented in partnership with Carolyn Lukensmeyer, founder of AmericaSpeaks. Carolyn will also provide a brief presentation and opportunity for discussion. After the 9/11 attacks, no one could agree what should be done with Ground Zero. And so New York decided to do one of the bravest—or stupidest—things in the history of city planning. They g  ial (Michael Ironside) soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them. Playing Sunday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. Free Family Film programming is generously sponsored by Bath Savings Institute. athered 5,000 representative New Yorkers and asked them to decide. People expected chaos, yelling, maybe even a fistfight. But what happened was democracy. Playing Sunday, Aug., 23 at 7 p.m.

"The “A” Word: The Future of Aging" - (NR; 1 hour, 24 minutes)- FREE - Join us for a special free sneak peek of The A-Word: The Future of Aging, a 2026 Tribeca Festival Official Selection filmed in part right here in Damariscotta. This advance community screening is offered with gratitude to the friends, family, and neighbors who welcomed the filmmakers into their community. Immediately following the screening, we invite you to join us for a Q&A with the filmmakers and local participants. Ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Playing Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m.

Coming soon:  Y Arts presents: "The Lion King JR." - Aug. 27; "The Princess Bride"- (PG; 1987) - Aug. 27 and 28; 'Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (PG-13) - Aug. 28 and 29; "Minions: (G) opens Aug. 29.

Finally… Tickets are available in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Any remaining tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime. Movie tickets are $10 Adult and $7 LT Member and Youth 18 and under. Special event ticket prices vary. Wednesday matinee screenings contain Open Captions unless otherwise specified. Information on all programs is available by visiting our website at LincolnTheater.org. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St., Damariscotta.