Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Cameron Crowe Added to TCM Classic Film Festival; Rare ‘Letty Lynton’ Restoration Set
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced newly added titles and appearances, filling out the lineup for the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival, set to take place April 30–May 3 in Hollywood, bringing together legendary talent, rare restorations and once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experiences that celebrate the enduring power of classic movies.
Among the newly announced highlights are a series of special appearances and presentations from acclaimed filmmakers and performers. Alexander Payne and Laura Dern will present a world premiere 4K restoration anniversary screening of Citizen Ruth (1996); John Turturro will serve as a special presenter at the Robert Osborne Award ceremony; Carol Burnett will appear in Club TCM for “So Glad We Have This Time Together: A Conversation with Carol Burnett” and introduce Strangers on a Train; and Cameron Crowe and Jay Mohr will reunite for a 30th anniversary screening of Jerry Maguire.
The festival will also present the world premiere restoration of Letty Lynton (1932), a landmark film unseen publicly since 1936. Starring Joan Crawford at the height of her MGM stardom, the film was a major hit upon release but was withdrawn from circulation due to legal complications and remained unavailable for nearly 90 years. Now fully restored, Letty Lynton returns to the screen for the first time in generations, offering audiences a rare chance to experience one of Hollywood’s most elusive classics.
This final addition of talent joins the previously announced Glenn Close, who will honored with the Hand & Footprint Ceremony at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre. The festival will open with a presentation of Barefoot in the Park, directed by Gene Saks. Two-time Academy Award winner Jane Fonda will attend to introduce the film and honor her friend and co-star, the late Robert Redford, with a special tribute celebrating his extraordinary legacy and enduring impact on American film.
Returning for the third consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor, Fandango at Home expands its partnership with the festival both on-site and beyond Hollywood. Beginning April 8 and running through May 31, the TCM Classic Film Festival Hub on https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/uxpage/Turner-Classic-Movies/293 will serve as a digital destination for fans, featuring a curated “Festival at Home” collection of titles from the 2026 lineup alongside films from past festivals, refreshed weekly and available to rent or purchase.
For more information about the festival, please visit www.tcm.com/festival.
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