Storytelling and streaming company Critical Role has announced a partnership with Fathom Entertainment (a rebroadcast specialist) to rebroadcast four of its 2025 live shows in approximately 800 theatres across the United States and Canada. This marks Critical Role’s largest theatrical distribution to date.
The rebroadcasts are part of Critical Role’s 10-year anniversary celebration, which includes a live tour with stops in Australia and the United States. The shows feature the founding cast of veteran voice actors: Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Laura Bailey, and Liam O’Brien.
The following live events will be recorded and subsequently rebroadcast in theatres:
- Critical Role Live in Sydney: Recorded in Australia on June 19, with the Fathom Entertainment rebroadcast scheduled for June 19 at 7 PM local time.
- Critical Role Live in Melbourne: Recorded in Australia on June 25, with the Fathom Entertainment rebroadcast scheduled for June 25 at 7 PM local time.
- Critical Role Live in Indianapolis: Recorded in Indianapolis on August 2, with the Fathom Entertainment rebroadcast scheduled for August 5 at 7 PM local time.
- Critical Role Live in New York City: Recorded at Radio City Music Hall on October 7, with the Fathom Entertainment rebroadcast scheduled for October 15 at 7 PM local time.
Ben Van Der Fluit, SVP of Business and Content Development at Critical Role, stated,
We’re incredibly excited to partner with Fathom to bring the rest of Critical Role’s 2025 live shows to big screens across the U.S. and Canada. These events are some of our most ambitious live productions to date, and now even more of our audience can experience the genuine energy, emotion, and camaraderie that plays out at the table.”
Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer of Fathom Entertainment, commented,
Bringing loyal and passionate fanbases to theatres and providing a truly cinematic experience for premium entertainment live events has long been a hallmark of Fathom Entertainment. Fathom is thrilled to bring the live adventure, intrigue and entertainment of Critical Role to the big screen for four great nights to the benefit of its legions of fans with its largest theatrical footprint ever.”
Critical Role Show Details
- Critical Role Live: Sydney and Melbourne, Australia – Tag Team and the Teeth: These shows, captured at the ICC Sydney Theatre and Rod Laver Arena, respectively, will see Matthew Mercer and the cast return to the world of Exandria, with party members from different campaigns uniting against a common threat.
- Critical Role Live: Indianapolis – Daggerheart in Exandria: Recorded at the Fishers Event Center, this show will feature Matthew Mercer and the cast as the Bells Hells adventuring party, utilising Darrington Press’s new tabletop role-playing game, Daggerheart.
- Critical Role Live: NYC Radio City Music Hall: This event, live from Radio City Music Hall, will focus on the Mighty Nein characters Jester and Fjord as they embark on a new adventure: marriage.
Tickets for the “Critical Role Live” theatrical rebroadcasts can be purchased through the Fathom Entertainment website and at participating theatre box offices. Theatre locations and participation are subject to change.
