Official event weekend • Astoria, Oregon • 80s Redemption Prom • DJ Snake Eyes
Short Circuit 40th Anniversary Weekend
The official Short Circuit 40th Anniversary & Astoria Film Celebration is happening in Astoria, Oregon on June 5–7, 2026. For the most current information on programming, guests, tickets, locations, and event updates, always use the official site shortcircuit40.com
Overview
The Short Circuit 40th Anniversary Weekend celebrates the legacy of Short Circuit and its connection to Astoria, Oregon. For fans of Johnny 5, Newton Crosby, Stephanie Speck, and the filming locations that helped bring the movie to life, this anniversary marks a meaningful milestone.
Rather than duplicate official event information here, this page points visitors directly to the official event site, where the organizers post the latest updates, ticketing, schedules, locations, and announcements.
Official source shortcircuit40.com
Why This Anniversary Matters
Released in 1986, Short Circuit introduced audiences to Johnny 5, a military robot struck by lightning who suddenly becomes self-aware and escapes into the world to learn about life and humanity.
The movie blended science fiction, humor, and personality in a way that made Johnny 5 one of the most memorable robots in film history.
Forty years later, the movie still resonates with fans who grew up quoting lines like “Number Five is alive” and following the curious robot’s search for knowledge and connection.
The anniversary celebration brings fans back to the Oregon coast where parts of the movie were filmed, reconnecting the film’s legacy with the real locations that helped bring Johnny 5 to life.
Celebrate 40 Years of Johnny 5
Before heading to the official event site, revisit some of the scenes, energy, and personality that made Short Circuit such a lasting favorite.
Original trailer
Johnny 5 – “Input, more input!”
40th anniversary celebration promo
80s Redemption Prom
One of the official weekend events is the 80s Redemption Prom, part of the Short Circuit 40th Anniversary celebration in Astoria.
Music by DJ Snake Eyes
The prom features music by DJ Snake Eyes, delivering a high-energy 80s dance party.
Learn more djsnakeeyes.us
News Coverage
The upcoming anniversary celebration has already received coverage in Oregon media.
Read the OregonLive article Ally Sheedy returning to Astoria for the 40th anniversary
40 Years Later
Four decades after Johnny 5 rolled onto movie screens, the film continues to connect generations of fans.
The combination of practical effects, personality, and curiosity helped the robot feel alive in a way audiences had rarely seen before.
That is why fans still return to Astoria, still quote the movie, and still celebrate the story of a robot who simply wanted more input.