Special premiere limited film screening Sept. 19 • Public screenings begin Sept. 18 • Tickets on sale now
Los Angeles, CA (September 14, 2026). Special Hollywood premiere and limited screening of the award-winning fifth film in the 20-year Surge of Power franchise — a family-friendly superhero adventure starring cinema’s first out gay superhero, with one of the final performances of Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek). Creator/producer/star Vincent J. Roth and attending cast available for interviews and photos.
Venue: Cinelounge Sunset 6464 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
PUBLIC SCREENINGS — TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Public screenings begin Friday, Sept. 18. A good-guy superhero night for sci-fi fans, comic readers, families, and kids.
• Friday, Sept. 18 — 7:00 p.m.
Opening public screening. Vincent J. Roth as Surge will meet attendees, take photos, and watch the film.
• Saturday, Sept. 19 — 4:00 p.m.
Open to the public. Includes a Surge of Dawnbonus preview.
• Sunday–Thursday, Sept. 20–24 — 6:00 p.m.
Public screenings.
Tickets: Buy HERE
Film site: www.surgeofpower.org
Theater: www.cineloungefilm.com
Not open to the public.
• 7:00–8:00 p.m. — Exclusive red carpet and meet-and-greet
• 8:00 p.m. — Private premiere screening, including a Surge of Dawn bonus preview
All media are welcome to cover the red carpet. RSVP for the film screening, as seating is limited. Media covering sci-fi, comics, indie film, and superhero cinema are invited. Carpet coverage is available for those who cannot stay for the film.
EXPECTED ON THE CARPET
Vincent J. Roth (Surge), Shannon Farnon (Super Friends), Kathy Garver (Family Affair), Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), Jeff Rector, and additional cast.
THE FILM
69 min. Action / adventure / comedy / LGBTQ+. Surge teams with guest hero The Smoke to stop a plot by The Council. Also featuring Robert Picardo, Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon), Joseph Culp, Michael Gray (SHAZAM!), Bruce Vilanch, and Stephanie Ahn. Directed by Mario DeAngelis, Jeff Rector, and Vincent J. Roth.
Awards include Best Fantasy Feature, 2024 Tarzana International Film Festival, and Best Feature Film, 2025 LGBTQ+ Los Angeles Film Festival.
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