The People's Film presents: The Martian

• Date: September 23, 2026
• Time: Doors 6:15 pm | Film Screening 7 pm
• Venue: Maury Young Arts Centre
• Price: General Admission FREE | Admission + Signature Cocktail $9
• Age: 19+*
• Additional Information: Latecomers not permitted

In celebration of Whistler Public Library’s 40th birthday, in collaboration with the Friends of the Library, we are proud to present a special FREE Book to Box Office edition of The People's Film. On September 23, we are showing The Martian, based on Andy Weir’s best-selling debut novel.

When astronaut Mark Watney is stranded alone on Mars following a fierce dust storm, his crew presumes him dead. Armed with limited supplies, boundless ingenuity, and an unbeatable sense of humor, Watney must figure out how to survive on a barren planet and signal to Earth that he’s alive.

Directed by Ridley Scott, this hit adaptation captures all the wit, science, and heart of Weir's original novel. With crisp visual effects and a standout performance by Matt Damon, The Martian turns a high-stakes tale of cosmic solitude into an utterly compelling, feel-good triumph of human resilience.

Fuel your mission with the night’s signature themed cocktail: The Red Planet- Potato vodka (obviously), ginger beer, lime and cranberry. Available only through pre-order online.

*Please note this event is 19+ due to BC liquor licensing laws.