Amazon MGM Studios and Park Circus have partnered with Fathom Entertainment for the upcoming special screenings of Reese Witherspoon‘s iconic comedy movie Legally Blonde. During its initial theatrical run, the 2001 movie was a box office hit, grossing around $142 million worldwide against its reported budget of $18 million.
“The classic comedy film follows Elle Woods, a California blonde with couture clothes (mostly pink), fabulous friends, and the hottest boyfriend on campus. So, when Warner Huntington III suddenly dumps her and heads to Harvard Law School, Elle takes matters into her own manicured hands,” reads the official synopsis. “She enrolls too! Now getting Warner back should be a snap (well, maybe a bend and snap), right? Wrong! Elle’s about to begin the toughest fight of her life…for love, honor, justice, and respect for blondes everywhere!”
When is the theatrical rerelease date for Reese Witherspoon’s Legally Blonde?
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, 2001’s iconic Legally Blonde movie will officially return to nationwide theaters on May 24 and May 27. Fans of the beloved franchise will also be treated to an exclusive sneak peek of the Prime Video prequel series Elle ahead of its long-awaited premiere on July 1. The special screenings will also include a theatrical introduction from Witherspoon and Elle star Lexi Minetree. Tickets for rerelease are now available online and at participating theatre box offices.
“Romance, Comedy, Drama, a keen eye for fashion, and an unmatched ability to deliver zingers in the courtroom, Reese Witherspoon achieved Hollywood superstardom with her portrayal of Elle Woods. 25 years later, Legally Blonde is coming back to theatres for its silver anniversary with a special nationwide theatrical re-release prior to the Elle prequel series hitting Prime Video,” Fathom Entertainment boss Ray Nutt said in a statement. “Fans young and old will enjoy revisiting this 2001 classic with an exclusive, heartfelt introduction from the two actresses who are Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon, and Lexi Minetree.”
The original film was directed by Robert Luketic, with Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith writing the screenplay based on Amanda Brown’s novel of the same name. It also starred Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, Jennifer Coolidge, Holland Taylor, Ali Larter, Alanna Ubach, Linda Cardellini, Oza Perkins, and more. Due to its commercial and critical success, it was followed by a sequel in 2003 titled Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.
