Coming Soon to the Planetarium
New releases or returning favorites presented in Idaho's largest full-dome theater.
Everest
Revisit the inspiring ascent of the world’s tallest mountain with a team of four international climbers who find hope, beauty, and triumph in the wake of tragedy. First released in 1998, Everest was the fastest rollout ever for a giant screen film and landed on Variety’s Top 10 Box Office list, shattering all previous attendance records and going on to become the highest grossing giant-screen documentary of all time. Digitally remastered in 16k resolution, this special edition will allow a new generation to experience this moving, critically acclaimed film.
Produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films with major funding from the National Science Foundation.
Narrated by Liam Neeson, and featuring the music of George Harrison, including “Here Comes The Sun.”
America the Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders
America the Beautiful, a sweeping new cinematic experience, debuts in November 2026 as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration.
The film is a tribute to the extraordinary landscapes that define the nation, from soaring mountains and rolling plains to pristine waterways and coastal shores, and to the conservation heroes who have worked tirelessly to protect them. At its heart, it celebrates the vision, courage, and dedication of the people who have preserved America’s wild places for generations.
Directed by giant screen industry veteran Jennifer Casey and narrated by Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer, America the Beautiful combines breathtaking large-format cinematography with an inspiring celebration of America’s natural wonders to immerse audiences in the scale and majesty of the nation’s landscapes, bringing both the beauty of nature and the stories of its protectors vividly to life.
Blending breathtaking visuals with intimate storytelling, America the Beautiful showcases the country’s most stunning environments and the visionaries, scientists, and advocates who protect them. This uniquely immersive experience is both visually spectacular and emotionally resonant, a fitting centerpiece for the nation’s semi quincentennial celebrations.
The film is a tribute to the extraordinary landscapes that define the nation, from soaring mountains and rolling plains to pristine waterways and coastal shores, and to the conservation heroes who have worked tirelessly to protect them. At its heart, it celebrates the vision, courage, and dedication of the people who have preserved America’s wild places for generations.
Directed by giant screen industry veteran Jennifer Casey and narrated by Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer, America the Beautiful combines breathtaking large-format cinematography with an inspiring celebration of America’s natural wonders to immerse audiences in the scale and majesty of the nation’s landscapes, bringing both the beauty of nature and the stories of its protectors vividly to life.
Blending breathtaking visuals with intimate storytelling, America the Beautiful showcases the country’s most stunning environments and the visionaries, scientists, and advocates who protect them. This uniquely immersive experience is both visually spectacular and emotionally resonant, a fitting centerpiece for the nation’s semi quincentennial celebrations.
Let it Snow!
It’s a holiday treat for the eyes and ears, featuring festive fulldome video images choreographed to classic Christmas music. Enjoy seasonal tunes by Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Burl Ives, Brenda Lee, and more, with a finale by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
The planetarium features new shows and returning favorites. New shows open three to four times per year. Show offerings typically change monthly, with returning shows rotating on and off the schedule. Check back often to see what’s on tap in the future.
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