Top Gun 40th Anniversary Screening in Hollywood

Forty years after Maverick first buzzed the tower, Top Gun is getting a big-screen anniversary night in Hollywood. On Wednesday, November 11, Hollywood Legion Theater hosts a screening of the 1986 Navy aviation classic, and the evening doubles as a benefit for American Legion Baseball. It is a solid pick if you are scanning upcoming events Los Angeles has lined up for midweek evenings this fall.

When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Where: Hollywood Legion Theater, 2035 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Price: $17.85 general admission

What to expect

The listing bills this as a 40th anniversary screening, so expect the full movie on a proper screen rather than a trailer reel or a clip night. Top Gun has the kind of soundtrack and quotable dialogue that makes a room full of people more fun than watching alone, from the volleyball scene to the cockpit banter. Fans who have only seen it at home will notice how much of the film is aerial photography built for a large screen.

The event is a fundraiser. According to the listing, proceeds benefit American Legion Baseball, the long-running youth baseball program run through American Legion posts. That gives the night a community feel that a standard multiplex showing does not have.

The organizers have not posted a detailed program, so check the event page for any pre-show details, food and drink options, or seating notes before you go.

Getting there

The theater sits on Highland Avenue in Hollywood, a short distance from the Hollywood Bowl and the Hollywood and Highland area. Weeknight traffic on Highland can be slow around the start time, so leave extra room if you are driving. Street parking in the area is limited and posted restrictions vary by block, so read the signs carefully or look for a nearby paid lot. The Metro B Line stop at Hollywood and Highland is a reasonable walk and avoids the parking question entirely.

Tickets are $17.85 for general admission through the AllEvents listing. A midweek film night with a cause attached is an easy way to fill one of the things to do in Los Angeles on your calendar this month, and the price is lower than most first-run theater tickets in the city.

Plan your night

Doors and exact seating policies are not stated in the listing, so arrive a little early if you want a good seat. If you like classic film screenings, the same event page and our arts and culture section have more LA events worth a look. Wear your best aviator jacket if you want to commit to the theme. Nobody will judge you for it.