9 to 5 Is Back in Theaters Through October 15: Where to Find the 2026 Re-Release

9 to 5 returned to U.S. theaters on October 9, 2026, for a one-week engagement ending October 15. The newly restored workplace comedy, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton, is being re-released by 20th Century Studios. Tickets are on sale nationwide, though moviegoers should check local listings for theaters and showtimes.

How long is 9 to 5 playing in theaters?

The scheduled run is Friday, October 9, through Thursday, October 15. That makes this a limited-time engagement rather than an open-ended theatrical return. Availability and screening times may differ by location, so checking a local theater’s schedule or a ticketing service is the best way to find a showing.

Although some release calendars describe the film as a wide re-release, the studio’s announcement specifies a one-week engagement with tickets available nationwide. It does not promise that every theater will screen the movie.

What is the 2026 re-release supporting?

Disney says it will donate the net proceeds from U.S. tickets purchased for the October 9–15 engagement in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the literacy program that provides free books to children. Net proceeds are not the same as the full ticket price: Disney’s stated calculation accounts for amounts retained by theaters and certain distribution, marketing and administrative expenses.

The company announced the screenings on September 25, which it designated the first “Give Like Dolly Day.” The date, written 9/25, nods to the film’s title. The charitable connection gives this theatrical return a purpose beyond another chance to see the comedy on a big screen.

Who stars in the original 9 to 5?

Released in 1980, 9 to 5 follows three office workers who join forces against their overbearing boss, Franklin Hart Jr., played by Dabney Coleman. Lily Tomlin plays Violet Newstead, an experienced employee whose work goes unrecognized; Jane Fonda plays Judy Bernly, a newcomer to the office; and Dolly Parton plays Doralee Rhodes, Hart’s secretary. Their frustrations drive a workplace revenge comedy about sexism, power and the possibility of changing an office from within.

Colin Higgins directed the film, which was written by Higgins and Patricia Resnick. Parton also wrote and performed its title song. The movie is rated PG and runs about one hour and 50 minutes.

For audiences who know the song but have never seen the film, the 2026 screenings offer a chance to watch the original story—not a remake or sequel. Disney describes the version returning to theaters as newly restored, but has not specified a particular projection format for every screening. Check the individual theater listing if presentation details matter to you.