‘BlacKkKlansman’ Is Returning to Theaters Following Oscar Nominations The Spike Lee film is heading br back to the big screen afterbr six Oscar nominations. ‘BlacKkKlansman’ will be re-released in br 168 theaters in over 30 states. Academy members can enjoy br the showings for free with br their membership card. The film was originally released in August 2018 and grossed $48.5 million at the domestic box office. ‘BlacKkKlansman’ also landed Spike Lee his first Oscar nomination for Best Director. If he wins, he will be the first black director to take the title. Lisa Bunnell, Focus Features president, shared the company’s excitement about the Oscar nominations.