Gettysburg to host world premiere of Band of Brothers documentary on Oct. 24

The Gettysburg Museum of History Foundation will mark the 25th anniversary of HBO’s Band of Brothers with a day of panels and the world premiere of a new documentary at the Majestic Theater on Oct. 24, 2026. The event centers on the series’ legacy and the World War II soldiers whose stories inspired it.

Why it matters: - Gettysburg is tying a major anniversary event to one of the most widely watched World War II miniseries, drawing historians, cast members and filmmakers to a city closely linked to American military history. - The program is designed to keep the stories of Easy Company and Major Richard “Dick” Winters in front of new audiences.

What happened: - The Gettysburg Museum of History Foundation will host a 25th-anniversary celebration for HBO’s Band of Brothers on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. - The event includes panel discussions and the world premiere of The Band of Brothers Legacy 25 Years Later at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street. - The 7 p.m. documentary screening will be followed by a discussion with documentary producers and actors. - Announced guests include Matthew Leitch, Peter Youngblood Hills, Doug Spain, Mark Lawrence, Kirk Saduski, Bruce McKenna, Jared Frederick and JD Huitt. - Guest participation is subject to change.

The details: - Screening tickets cost $40. - Tickets for individual daytime panels cost $25. - The Majestic Theater schedule includes a 9 a.m. panel on personal memories of the men behind Band of Brothers. - A 10:30 a.m. panel will focus on World War II, public history and the legacy of the Greatest Generation. - A 3 p.m. panel will cover the making of the Band of Brothers HBO series. - All listed times are Eastern. - The documentary explores the series’ lasting impact and the legacy of the World War II soldiers who inspired it. - The day honors the men of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and Major Richard “Dick” Winters. - Tickets are available here. - Additional programming and guest updates are available here. - Complimentary media credentials are available for any daytime panel, the documentary premiere, or both, by advance arrangement. - Jody Wilson is the contact for media credentials at 443-244-7927.

Between the lines: - The event mixes nostalgia, history education and fan interest around a series that helped shape public understanding of World War II. - Gettysburg is using the anniversary to reinforce its role as a destination for military history programming and preservation.

What's next: - The foundation is expected to release additional programming details and guest updates before the event. - The premiere and panels will run on Oct. 24, 2026, at the Majestic Theater. - The foundation will continue promoting artifact preservation, educational programs and museum expansion through its nonprofit work.