July 21, 2025 – WWE just shook up how fans experience its biggest shows, announcing a landmark partnership with Fandango and Regal Cinemas. Starting with the first-ever two-night SummerSlam (Aug 2–3), fans can now watch Premium Live Events (PLEs) on the big screen across the U.S.—a historic milestone in WWE’s global entertainment expansion.
What Fans Should Know
- Select Regal Cinemas will host SummerSlam 2025, offering single-night tickets for either night or a two-night bundle that includes an exclusive SummerSlam t-shirt through Fanatics
- This marks the first cinematic WWE PLE in decades, with more theater partners expected for future events
Official Statements
- Will McIntosh, President of Fandango:
“WWE is one of the most electrifying global entertainment brands, and its events deserve to be experienced on the big screen”
- Brooks LeBoeuf, SVP of US Content at Regal Cinemas:
“We’re excited to partner with WWE and Fandango to deliver this immersive, action-packed event in theaters —making fans feel like they’re ringside, no matter where they are.”
What This Means on the Ground
- Next-Level Experience: Fans can relive SummerSlam with theater-quality sound, on-screen graphics, bonuses, and community atmosphere far beyond home viewing
- Bundled Perks: Theatre bundles include merch items and thematic extras—raising the stakes for WWE’s digital-first model
- A New Viewing Model: While WWE once used Fathom Events (e.g., WrestleMania 2022), this partnership signals a broader strategy to make each event an “occasion” outside of the ring
Upcoming Match Highlights — What To Expect on Screen
Fans attending in theaters will catch all the major matches live, including:
- John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes – rematch from WrestleMania 41 for the Undisputed WWE Championship
- Gunther vs. CM Punk – potential blockbuster clash
- Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill – high-stakes women’s title confrontation
- Jelly Roll & Randy Orton vs. Logan Paul & Drew McIntyre – celebrity crossover tag match
Backstage Buzz
- The push into cinemas comes amid key shifts in WWE’s media deals — with Peacock (U.S.) and Netflix (international) as streaming partners through 2025
- Theatrical screenings reinforce WWE’s focus on fan experience events—competing with AEW’s cinema PPV broadcasts
What’s Next
- Will AMC and Cinemark follow suit? Wrestling fans are eager for broader distribution beyond Regal
- Can cinematic PLEs sustain WWE’s PPV resurgence? As streaming models evolve, this may be a test case for hybrid viewing.
- Fan reception post-event will determine whether theatrical broadcasts become a WWE norm or niche experiment.
Final Take
Bringing SummerSlam to theaters is a bold new chapter: amplifying WWE’s entertainment value, reinforcing community, and expanding its experiential footprint. TrustSlam Insider thinks this isn’t just a one-night gimmick—it’s WWE staking claim to its own marquee film franchise.
