To celebrate three decades of the Tune Squad, Michael Jordan’s iconic 1996 hybrid-animation hit, Space Jam, is heading back to the big screen for a limited theatrical run. Even better, Warner Bros. and AMC Theatres have also announced a collectible basketball cup and basketball-style popcorn bucket to go along with it, making this a worthwhile gem for fans of the film.
Here’s what we know so far.
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The 30th Anniversary Playbook
- The Return: Warner Bros. has confirmed a special engagement in theaters across North America to mark the movie’s 30-year milestone.
- The Legacy: Originally released in 1996, Space Jam became a global commercial juggernaut, grossing $250.2 million worldwide. It held the record for the highest-grossing basketball film of all time for over two decades.
Why It Still Scores in 2026
Even thirty years later, Space Jam remains a cultural mainstay. From the quad-platinum soundtrack (hello, Quad City DJ’s) to the legendary 1996 website, the movie is a total time capsule of a time when the NBA and pop culture merged into a single, legacy brand.
Featured Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures
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Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.
