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Turner Classic Movies Big Screen Classics is bringing the magic of \"Steel Magnolias\" back to the theater.

#TCMBigScreen alert! 2019 titles announced! Which film are you most excited about?
🔗 https://t.co/u9mDj0J9mL pic.twitter.com/2gOlTqpjqD

— TCM (@tcm) December 5, 2018

The classic will be remastered for the bring screen and will also feature commentary and special insight from Turner Classic Movies.

Tease your hair and get ready for a trip down memory lane, the film will play in theaters nationwide on May 19, May 21 and May 22.

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