The Nickelodeon

Ever wondered why you come to The Nick and we have subtitles on?

Open captions are written, on-screen display of a movie’s dialogue, speakers’ names, and sounds, which helps deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers enjoy the movie!

Our screenings include open captions every Tuesday evening and Saturday matinee, that way you know which showtimes have captions (whether you prefer to avoid them or take advantage).

Tony opens this Thursday with a special members-only screening! Tickets at nickelodeon.org 🎟

Ticket sales aren't actually what keeps The Nick running, studios take most of that. It's memberships and concessions that carry the weight. So if you've ever grabbed popcorn or signed up as a member, you've been part of keeping this place alive 🫶

The Nick is one of 12 screening partners across the South participating in this year’s Southern Circuit Tour, the longest-running independent film circuit in the region. Presented by South Arts, Southern Circuit brings independent documentary filmmakers directly to local audiences for screenings paired with filmmaker-led conversations.

Each screening will include a conversation with the filmmaker, giving the community a chance to engage directly with the people behind these stories.

The Nickelodeon Theater Joins the 2026-27 Southern Circuit Tour - The Nickelodeon Independent filmmakers and their work travel across the region, connecting local audiences with powerful storytelling The Nickelodeon Theatre is one of 12 screening partners across the South participating in this year’s Southern Circuit Tour, the longest-running independent film circuit in the reg...

What if I really was someone else?

In 1996, two isolated teenagers bond over a late-night TV show, and as the years pass, the line between the show's mythology and their own reality starts to blur.

Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, I Saw the TV Glow is a psychological horror film about identity, memory, and the cost of living a life that doesn't feel like your own. Screening in partnership with Harriet Hancock LGBT Center, tickets only $5 at nickelodeon.org 🎟

Join us Sept. 1! 👇

Join SC Stands with Ukraine at The Nickelodeon in downtown Columbia on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:30pm for a screaning of Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ryan Smith's "Soldiers of Song," a documentary about Ukrainian musicians that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024. Tickets are only $12 -- get yours quick at the link below! Following the film, the filmmaker will be joining for a virtual talkback. It has since screened at the Paris Olympics, the Warsaw International Film Festival, and the Ukrainian Museum in Chicago. Sean Penn called the film “The Ukrainian Spirit at its best.”

Ukrainian musicians of all genres, from metal to opera, transform their passion for music into devotion to their country in this moving documentary. Beginning on the very first day of the Russian invasion, Soldiers of Song documents how the lives of its cast of Ukrainian musicians have irrevocably changed and how they use their musical talents to support themselves and their communities.

Using shocking footage from the frontlines, this film reminds us not only of the ongoing tragedies that continue to happen during this war, but also of the resilience of Ukraine and its cultural forces. Here music functions not only to lift the spirits of the soldiers, but also as a cultural export to raise awareness of the war, a tool for raising humanitarian and military funds, and a valuable cultural artifact for everyday Ukrainians to rally around and protect. The musician’s commitment to their craft reminds us of the real power art has and the impact of beauty under catastrophic circumstances.

Soldiers of Song marks a continuation of Ryan’s previous acclaimed work, including the Emmy Award-winning NFL 360: Who If Not Us. This prior documentary followed a group of football players in Ukraine who, confronted with the turmoil of the Russian invasion, ensured their families’ safety and selflessly volunteered to join the military in defense of their country. This poignant storytelling captured the spirit of sacrifice and determination amidst adversity, a theme resonating throughout Ryan’s filmmaking journey.

https://nickelodeon.org/events/soldiersofsong/

Atomic People tells the stories of Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, through firsthand interviews and archival footage.

Catch the doc next Tuesday followed by a talkback with Tom Clements of Savannah River Site Watch and USC philosophy professor Dr. Christopher Olaf Tollefsen. Tickets at nickelodeon.org 🎟

Our second Grateful Dead screening tonight is almost sold out, grab your tickets now at nickelodeon.org!