You can see a movie for $4 at Harkins and AMC in Phoenix this weekend. Here's how
The big screen, a heaping bucket of buttery popcorn, an ice-cold slushie with Coca-Cola and cherry, what more could a person want?
Four-dollar movies that’s what.
All your money-saving dreams can come true this Sunday, Aug. 27, on National Cinema Day with deals at your favorite theaters.
You can finally catch that movie you missed out on. Didn’t get a chance to participate in “Barbenheimer"? It’s not too late.
Want to catch the newest hits like “Blue Beetle” or “Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story”? Now you can.
Keep reading to see how you can cash in on cheap movie tickets this weekend.
What is National Cinema Day?
The Cinema Foundation started National Cinema Day in 2022 to “celebrate the magic of the movies on the big screen.”
Last year, over 8 million viewers participated in National Cinema Day. With over 3,000 locations and over 30,000 screens, box offices saw a $23.8 million return for the day, according to USA TODAY.
The Cinema Foundation is a nonprofit that uses data and collaboration to “promote and expand the cinema industry.” Its goal is to grow the moviegoing experience by creating diverse workforces and moviegoing communities by using research, education and philanthropy.
Is AMC celebrating National Cinema Day?
Yes. AMC theaters will have $4 tickets on Sunday, Aug. 27, as well as a $5 small combo of soda and popcorn. This includes Dolby Cinema, IMAX and RealD 3D movies.
Will Harkins participate in National Cinema Day?
Harkins Theatres are also celebrating National Cinema Day with $4 movies on Aug. 27.
My Harkins Reward Members can also get $4 medium popcorn and $4 medium drinks on National Cinema Day. The rewards program is free and guests earn points and get rewarded. Benefits include special promotions, discounts and events.
“There is nothing like witnessing the power of cinema bringing people together,” Mike Bowers, president and CEO of Harkins Theatres, said in a news release. “We are so thankful to our loyal moviegoers for 90 years in this incredible industry and we are so excited to be celebrating the big screen and National Cinema Day.”
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What movies can you watch on National Cinema Day?
At AMC, some of the movies you can watch on National Cinema Day include:
“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story”
“Blue Beetle”
“Barbie”
“Strays”
“Oppenheimer”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
“Meg 2: The Trench”
“Talk to Me”
“Haunted Mansion”
“Sound of Freedom”
“Mission: Impossible ― Dead Reckoning Part One”
“The Last Voyage of Demeter”
“Back on the Strip”
“The Hill”
“The Little Mermaid”
“Retribution”
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
“Jurassic Park”
“Golda”
“American Graffiti 50th Anniversary”
“Landscape With Invisible Hand”
Harkins Theatres will offer similar options:
“Barbie”
“Blue Beetle”
“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story”
“Haunted Mansion”
“The Hill”
“3D Jurassic Park: 30th Anniversary”
“The Little Mermaid Sing-Along”
“Meg 2: The Trench”
“Oppenheimer”
“Retribution”
“Sound of Freedom”
“Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (reissue)”
“Strays”
“The Last Voyage of the Demeter”
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
“Talk to Me”
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
“Landscape With Invisible Hand”
“Mission: Impossible ― Dead Reckoning Part One”
Movies may vary depending on location.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: National Cinema Day 2023: $4 movies at AMC, Harkins in Phoenix
