Movies on the cheap: 30+ ways to save at theaters near you

Going to a movie with your loved ones is one of the greatest past times of the holiday season but these days, it can really bust the bank.

Here are some of the best ways to pinch pennies at theaters near you!

Regal Cinemas

• Regal Crown Club allows you to earn points toward FREE tickets, popcorn and soda, as well as movie merchandise with every purchase. Plus 25% off candy every Monday and 50% off popcorn every Tuesday. Membership is FREE.
• Download the Regal app for monthly digital coupon like “Get 15% off a Large Popcorn, a Large Soft Drink and Nacho combo when all three items are purchased in the same transaction”
• Value Days could get you in to a new movie for as little as $5!
• Regal Georgesville Square Stadium 16 offers $6.30 tickets all day on Tuesdays!
• Regal Cinemas offers a FREE refill (during the same visit) on a large popcorn.
• AARP members can save $3 on a small drink and small popcorn combo.
• Matinee showings (before 4pm) are as low as $2!
• Find more promotions here.

Cinemark

• Discount Tuesdays
  • Tickets are $4.99 on Tuesdays at Cinemark Carriage Place at2570 Bethel Road, Columbus
  • Tickets are $5 on Tuesday at Cinemark Polaris at 1071 Gemini Place, Columbus
  • Tickets are $4.50 on Tuesday at Cinemark Stoneridge Plaza Movies 16 at 323 Stoneridge Lane, Gahanna
• Join Movie Club today to get 20% off concessions and more great benefits! Learn more now.
• Subscribe to the email for free weekly concession coupons, along with featured films, events, contests and special offers.
• Early Bird: Special discount price for the first matinee showtime of the day that starts before 1 PM.
• Special discount pricing for seniors. All day on theatre’s participating day, for any movie, at any showtime.
• Show your student ID and save on movie tickets at participating Cinemark theatres
• Show your valid U.S. government issued military ID and save on movie tickets at participating Cinemark theatres!
• CineMode: An exclusive and interactive way to earn Cinemark rewards while being courteous during the show.
• Find more discounts here.

Marcus Theatres

• $5 Tuesdays at Marcus Theatres!
• Marcus Theatres Sunday Passport will allow you to enjoy 4 movies for $20 on Sundays throughDecember 16, 2018.
  • Plus, you’ll enjoy a 20% concession discount when you present your passport at the concession stand
• Holiday Classics: Celebrate the Holidays with these classic films for only $5!
• Military Discount: All active military can see a movie for only $7.50 with valid ID.
• Every Thursday, students of all ages & school faculty can enjoy blockbuster movies* for only $6 and a FREE 46oz popcorn. Simply show your school ID.
• Senior Matinees: Come and enjoy a movie at any Marcus Theatres for only $6.00 for any show that starts before 5:30 PM.
• Members of our Magical Movie Rewards Loyalty Program receive amazing benefits, and exclusive offers.
• Find more specials here.

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Gateway Film Center

Become a member to receive perks like unlimited movies, bottomless popcorn, restaurant Discounts ($5 Pizzas and $5 Torpedos in The Torpedo Room), advanced screenings, special member-only events.

• Solo Membership: $29.95/month, 6 or 12 months of unlimited movies, unlimited popcorn, special member-only events and advanced screenings and restaurant discounts
• Duet Membership: $44.95/month, includes unlimited movies, unlimited popcorn, special member-only events and advanced screenings and restaurant discounts
• Student Membership: $24.95/month, includes unlimited movies, unlimited popcorn, special member-only events and advanced screenings and restaurant discounts
• Learn more about memberships here.

AMC Theatres

• A-list Membership: See Up to 3 Movies Every Week, waived online fees, FREE popcorn, and fountain drink size upgrades and more for just $19.95 (+tax)/month.
• Premier Membership: Enjoy waived online fees, FREE popcorn and fountain drink size upgrades and more for just $15 (+tax)/year.
• Insider Membership: Get a FREE refill on every large popcorn you purchase, $5 Ticket Tuesdays and more. Join for FREE.
• Click here on more information on how to become a member.

Drexel Theater

The Drexel Theatre Membership program offers four levels of support and benefits.

• Student with valid student ID: $40/year
  • $2 off student general admission* every time you visit the Drexel
  • Free small popcorn or small fountain drink (6/year)
  • Discounts for selected special events
• Senior (55+): $55/year
  • $2 off senior general admission* every time you visit the Drexel
  • Free small popcorn or small fountain drink (12/year)
  • Discounts for selected special events
•  Individual: $75/year
  • $2 off general admission* every time you visit the Drexel
  • Free small popcorn or small fountain drink (12/year)
  • Discounts for selected special events
  • Two guest passes per year
• Household: $150/year – up to 4 named members
  • $2 off general admission* price for each member of the household every time you visit the Drexel (maximum of 4 people)
  • Free small popcorn or small fountain drink (24/year)
  • Discounts for selected special events
  • Four guest passes per year
  • Add-Ons – Additional individuals can be added to this membership level for $20/person

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