Movie Nights at the OSU
Join us for a FREE movie night at the OSU this semester!
Gather your friends, a cozy blanket, your favorite snacks, and join us at the Otter Student Union for free movie screenings throughout the Fall Semester! From popular hits to culturally relevant films, there's something for everyone!
Check down below for this semester's movie lineup and we'll see you there!
Spring 2025 Movie Nights
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Join us for a hilarious and action-packed night featuring Deadpool and Wolverine! This iconic duo is back for another unforgettable adventure, and we're bringing it to the Otter Student Union. From hilarious banter to heart-pounding battles, this film promises to deliver non-stop entertainment. We'll be providing snacks and drinks to keep you fueled throughout the movie and we encourage you to come dressed as your favorite Marvel character. Don't forget to bring your own blanket for a comfortable viewing experience.
Don't miss this chance to see Deadpool and Wolverine on the big screen and connect with fellow Marvel fans.
Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office and the Otter Student Union
January 29, 2025
7:00pm — 9:00pm
OSU Ballroom
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For questions or accommodations, please email jrensel@csumb.edu
WARNING: This film is Rated R and contains mature content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Fall 2024 Movie Nights
Doctor Strange (2016)
Join us for a MARVELous night and get ready to dive into the mystical and mind-bending world of Doctor Strange! Follow the journey of Dr. Stephen Strange, a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon, whose life takes a dramatic turn after a devastating accident. As he seeks healing, Strange discovers an ancient world of magic and alternate dimensions, far beyond the reality he’s ever known. With eye-popping visual effects and epic battles between good and evil, Doctor Strange is more than just a superhero movie—it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges everything you think you know about the Marvel Universe. Don’t miss out on this trippy cinematic adventure!
Free refreshments while supplies last. The first 25 people to check-in will receive a FREE lawn chair. Don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and to dress warmly as we'll be screening the movie outside.
Sponsored by First Year Experience and the Otter Student Union
September 4, 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
OSU Inter-Garrison Plaza lawn
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For questions or accommodations, please email Orientation@csumb.edu
HSI Week Move Night: Encanto (2021)
Get ready to experience the magic of family and culture with Encanto during HSI Week! Join us for a colorful journey through the enchanted world of the Madrigal family, where every member has a unique gift—except one. With stunning animation, catchy tunes, and a heartwarming story, this is a movie night you won’t want to miss!
Free refreshments while supplies last. Don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and to dress warmly as we'll be screening the movie outside.
Sponsored by Student Housing & Residential Life and the Otter Student Union
September 18, 2024
7:00pm — 9:00pm
OSU Inter-Garrison Plaza lawn
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Beetlejuice (1988)
It’s showtime, folx! We’re rolling out the weird and wonderful with a special screening of Beetlejuice. Enter a world where the living can’t be trusted, the strange and unusual take center stage, and the Handbook for the Recently Deceased is your go-to guide. Whether you’re familiar with the ghost with the most or meeting him for the first time, this screening promises chills, laughs, and iconic moments. Grab your popcorn and bring your friends for a night you won’t forget—unless you get stuck in the afterlife!
Come dressed as your favorite character and be entered into a drawing! Free refreshments while supplies last.
Sponsored by Associated Students and the Otter Student Union
October 24, 2024
7:00pm — 9:00pm
OSU Ballroom
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Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Get ready to be shivering with antici... pation at our FREE screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! It's a cinematic odyssey where anything can happen, and with the Performing Otters' shadow cast performance, every moment is a jump to the left into the extraordinary. Don't just dream it, be it! Come dressed up and take part in the costume contest to win some amazing prizes. It will definitely be a night to remember!
Sponsored by The Performing Otters, Student Engagement Leadership Development, and the Otter Student Union
November 1, 2024
7:00pm — 11:00pm
OSU Ballroom
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