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A boy sitting in the Rango's Cinema seats wearing 3D goggles giving a thumbs up
A boy sitting in the Rango's Cinema seats wearing 3D goggles giving a thumbs up

The Rangos Giant Cinema Educational Movies

Looking to enhance your field trip experience with an educational movie on the GIANT screen? The 71-by 39-foot Certified Giant Screen is your classroom in The Rangos Giant Cinema! Featuring crystal-clear 4K images, brilliant colors, and rich surround sound, the experience promises to be engaging and immersive.

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Special feature film:

Showing now – May 31, 2025: T. REX

(45 min.)
(Content themes: Prehistoric Ecosystems, T. REX, Jurassic Animals)
For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king – a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revelations in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years, the time has come to revisit T. REX in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas, from rexling to teen to fightin’ prime. Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the greatest of all tyrants – the GOAT. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!


Educational movies available now through January 2025:

Amazon Adventure (3D)

(45 min.)
For Grades 3–4; Grades 6–8; Grades 9–12 (Content themes: Biological Evaluation, Molecules to Organisms, Ecosystems)
Epic true story of Henry Bates, who risked his life in Amazon in the 1850’s to discover the beautiful proof of species change.

America’s Musical Journey (2D & 3D)
Also available in Spanish!

(45 min.)
For Grades K–8 (Content themes: Sound, Social Studies)
Celebrate the unique diversity of cultures and creative risk-taking that characterizes America as told through the story of music. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Arctic: Our Frozen Planet (2D & 3D)

(42 min.)
For Grades K-8 (Content themes: Ecosystems, Climate Change, Animals Adapting)
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet is an epic 3D adventure across the magical realm of snow and ice at the top of our planet. For millennia, its steady seasons have allowed life to thrive. But global warming is upsetting this balance, and scientists are discovering that what happens here, affects us all. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Backyard Wilderness (3D)

(45 min.)
For Grades 3–8 (Content themes: Ecosystem, Biodiversity & Humans, Organisms)
Explore the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses – in our own backyards. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants (2D & 3D)

(45 min.)
For Grades K-12 (Content themes: Blue Whales, Ocean Animals)
Join an adventure of a lifetime to discover a long-lost Blue Whale pod in a remote corner of the ocean, where no scientists or film crews have explored before. What the expedition reveals will help inspire new marine protected areas. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Cities of the Future (2D & 3D)

(40 min.)
For Grades 5-12 (Content themes: Engineering, Problem Solving, Renewable Energy)
Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides solar energy 24 hours a day, everything is recycled, and you have your own individualized pods that run on maglev trains using little or no energy. Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now. And it’s coming to the giant screen! Cities of the Future is an exciting, interactive experience produced by the same team that produced Dream Big with support from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

D-Day: Normandy 1944 (3D)

(45 min.)
Appropriate for all grade levels! (Content themes: History)
The largest Allied operation of WWII began in Normandy, France, but many do not know why this became the most important location in the world. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Dream Big (3D)

(45 min.)
For Grades K–8 (Content themes: Engineering, Problem Solving)
A journey through engineering’s greatest wonders and an equal tale of human grit, aspiration, compassion, and the triumph of human ingenuity. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Extreme Weather (3D)

(40 min.)
Appropriate for all grade levels! (Content themes: Weather, Climate Change)
Discover the dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet and the surprising connections that helped us understand and adapt to the ever-changing weather. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Humpback Whales (3D)

(45 min.)
For Grades 3–8 (Content themes: Biology)
A journey into the mysterious world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring marine mammals. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Incredible Predators (2D & 3D)

(42 min.)
For Grades 3-12 (Content themes: Animals, Predators)
Incredible Predators deconstructs the world of major predators as never before, taking an intimate look at the remarkable strategies they use to success. Unveiling the most dramatic events, Incredible Predators tells the story of the contests between predators and their prey, showcasing how these supreme species must be at the very peak of performance to have any chance of success. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Ireland (2D & 3D)

(45 min.)
Appropriate for all grade levels! (Content themes: Culture)
From illuminations in a famed medieval manuscript to the rolling hills and seas of the landscape, see the details in stunning 4K resolution on the largest Giant Screen in Western Pennsylvania.

Jerusalem (2D & 3D)

(45 min.)
Appropriate for all grade levels! (Content themes: Culture)
Jerusalem immerses audiences into one of the world’s most beloved cities. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Mysteries of the Unseen World (3D)

(40 min.)
For Grades 4–12 (Content themes: Biology, Nanotechnology)
Mysteries of the Unseen World transports audiences to places on this planet they have never been before, to see things that are beyond their normal vision, yet are literally right in front of their eyes.

National Parks Adventure (3D)

(45 min.)
For Grades K–8! (Content themes: Natural Science, Geography, History, Language Arts)
The power of America’s National Parks is undeniable – to witness the breath and majesty of nature. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more!

Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels (2D & 3D)

(40 min.)
For Grades K-12 (Content themes: Biology, Bioengineering, Medical Advancements, Robotics)
Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels explores the inner workings of the human body and the incredible breakthroughs in science and bioengineering that are changing the course of human health. Told through the inspiring stories of the people behind these groundbreaking innovations, Superhuman Body will inspire you, move you and empower you – you‘ll be amazed what your superhuman body can do! Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more! Bonus! Scholarships are available for this educational film along with transportation. Contact our Reservations Team to learn more at 412.237.3400.

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation (2D & 3D)

(48 min.)
For Grades K–8 (Content themes: Natural Science, Geology, Safety)
For billions of years, volcanoes have helped forge the world we know. From the continents to the air we breathe and even life itself, all have been shaped by volcanic energy. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. With over 500 active volcanoes, the Earth is bursting at the seams with these forces of mass construction. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more.

Wings Over Water (2D & 3D)

(47 min.)
For Grades K–8 (Content themes: Ecology, Preservation)
As the glaciers retreated at the end of the last ice age, they left an astounding gift of connected rivers, lakes, and wetlands across the heartland of North America. Today, these largely unknown water highways remain an oasis for sustaining wildlife. From the herds of bison that still roam the Great Plains to the vital honeybees that pollinate our crops and especially for the millions of magnificent birds that migrate along these “flyways,” learn more with this thrilling film. Download the Educator Guide opens in a new window to learn more.


Contact us to discuss which option is best for your group!

You can fill out this form! opens in a new window with all your needs and we’ll connect with you to work through your reservation. You can also call us at 412.237.3400 between the hours of 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday. Our team will help you book the trip that fits your schedule!