The Chicago Critics Film Festival is an annual event hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association.

Films begin on time, and seating is not assigned. The theater opens one hour before the first showtime each day. Arrive early to ensure you get your preferred seats.

Festival passes grant access to every film screening; a ticket is not required. Simply show your pass at the box office.

Tickets are required for individual screenings as well as non-film events (like parties, panels, etc.).

Film Schedule:

Friday, May 2, 2025

7pm The Baltimorons (99 minutes) (w/guests)

9:45pm Lurker (100 minutes)

11:59pm Best Wishes to All (89 minutes)

Saturday, May 3, 2025

11:30am Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight (98 minutes)

1:45pm Shorts Program 1 (88 minutes) (w/guests)

4:15pm Brother Verses Brother (91 minutes)

6:30pm Twinless (100 minutes)

9pm Strange Days (145 minutes)

11:59pm Mr. K (94 minutes)

Sunday, May 4, 2025

11:30am The Great Dictator (125 minutes)

2:15pm Shorts Program 2 (91 minutes) (w/guests)

4:30pm Friendship (100 minutes)

7pm It Ends (87 minutes) (w/guest)

9:30pm 40 Acres (113 minutes)

Monday, May 5, 2025

4:30pm Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted (95 minutes)

7pm Sorry, Baby (103 minutes) (w/guest)

9:45pm Sister Midnight (107 minutes)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

4:30pm April (134 minutes)

7:15pm Fantasy Life (91 minutes) (w/guest)

9:45pm Obex (90 minutes)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

4:30pm Happyend (113 minutes)

7pm Familiar Touch (90 minutes) (w/guest)

9:30pm Zodiac Killer Project (91 minutes)

Thursday, May 8, 2025

5pm Desert Road (90 minutes)

7:15pm A Little Prayer (91 minutes) (w/guests)

Fest Date: May 2 - 8, 2025

Location: Music Box Theatre - 3733 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60613

Pricing:

Festival Pass - $175 (early bird) | $200

Individual ticket prices vary per screening. Music Box Members receive discounted prices.

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