Wishbone documentary heads to Regal Cinemas for one-day screening

The PBS nostalgia documentary “What’s The Story, Wishbone?” will play in select Regal Cinemas nationwide on Sept. 19, following a strong TV and digital rollout. A Blu-ray Collector’s Edition arrives Oct. 8 with bonus features and archival material.

Why it matters: - The Regal run gives fans a one-night theatrical chance to see a documentary built around a cult children’s series that still has a strong audience. - The film’s continued rollout shows demand beyond its TV debut and digital release. - The Blu-ray release extends the title’s lifespan with collector-focused extras and archival content.

What happened: - “What’s The Story, Wishbone?” will screen at select Regal Cinemas across the country on Saturday, Sept. 19. - Tickets are on sale now. - Participating markets include Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio, Stockton, Modesto, San Diego, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. - The documentary follows the 30th anniversary of the PBS series “Wishbone,” which turned classic literature into children’s TV. - The film will be released globally on Blu-ray on Oct. 8, the 31st anniversary of the original series premiere.

The details: - The documentary first aired on more than 200 public television stations from May 27 through June 9. - Global digital release began June 10. - The film debuted at No. 1 among documentaries on Apple and stayed in the Top 10 for more than two months. - The Blu-ray Collector’s Edition includes a long-lost interview with Wishbone, three feature-length commentary tracks, new interviews about working with Wishbone, behind-the-scenes footage from the Wishbone archives and a collectible mini-poster. - The commentary tracks include a director’s commentary with Joey Stewart, a commentary with Larry Brantley and a reunion commentary featuring Rick Duffield, Betty Buckley, Brantley and Stewart. - The film runs just under 90 minutes. - The documentary is currently available to rent or purchase on Amazon, YouTube Movies and other major digital platforms in more than 60 countries. - The filmmakers donated 10% of net proceeds from the global digital release to Reading Is Fundamental. - Find tickets and screening locations - More information about the film

Between the lines: - The one-day Regal event appears designed to convert existing nostalgia and online interest into a shared theater experience. - The Blu-ray extras lean heavily on scarcity and archival value, which can help a catalog title keep momentum after its initial release window. - The inclusion of public figures and original series creatives broadens the film’s appeal beyond core PBS fans.

What’s next: - Regal screenings are set for Sept. 19. - The Blu-ray Collector’s Edition arrives Oct. 8. - The filmmakers are continuing to push the title through theatrical, digital and physical formats.

The bottom line: - “What’s The Story, Wishbone?” is turning a niche nostalgia project into a multi-platform release with a short theatrical run, ongoing digital sales and a collector Blu-ray.