$4 to see any movie in the theater: Here’s how to do it Sunday in Fort Myers, Naples
Still haven’t watched “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” or “The Blue Beetle”? Then this is the weekend to do it if you want super-cheap tickets.
This Sunday, theaters across the country will celebrate National Cinema Day with deeply discounted tickets: $4 for all movies, all day. That includes every showtime and format (even large-format screens such as IMAX).
That’s up to four times cheaper than some theater tickets in Southwest Florida ― which can cost $8-$16, depending on the theater, time of day and type of screen.
Where to see $4 movies in Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs
Theater owners announced the big day Monday on social media. More than 3,000 U.S. theaters are taking part and showing movies on more than 30,000 screens nationwide.
That includes these Southwest Florida theaters:
AMC Merchants Crossing 16 in North Fort Myers
Luxe 8 Flix in Fort Myers
Marquee Cinemas in Cape Coral
Paragon Pavilion in Naples
and CMX CinéBistro Coastland in Naples.
The second-annual event is organized by the Cinema Foundation, a nonprofit affiliated with the National Association of Theater Owners.
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“Following the rousing success of the first annual National Cinema Day, we welcome everyone to join us for the communal experience of one of America’s favorite pastimes: moviegoing,” Cinema Foundation president Jackie Brenneman said in a news release. “We look forward to gathering at the movies and celebrating an exciting slate of new releases and classics, from beloved family favorites and outrageous comedies to thought-provoking dramas and thrilling adventures.
“There’s something for everyone. Let’s all go!”
More about National Cinema Day
Last year’s inaugural event drew more than 8.1 million people to theaters Sept. 3 and turned that Saturday into the highest-attended day of the year, according to a news release from theater chain Regal.
This year, tickets cost $1 more. And the event has moved from Saturday to Sunday.
All Regal and AMC theaters are taking part in the national event on Sunday, Aug. 27. They’re even offering special discounted concession combos (a small popcorn and fountain drink) for $4 at Regal and $5 at AMC.
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Aside from "The Blue Beetle," "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" − three of the biggest hits of the summer − there are many other new releases to see Sunday. The lineup also includes “Gran Turismo,” “Golda,” “The Hill,” “Retribution,” “Bottoms,” “Sound of Freedom” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.”
To buy tickets or see a list of participating theaters, visit NationalCinemaDay.org, or your local movie theater’s website or app.
— Connect with this reporter: Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. For news tips or other entertainment-related matters, call him at 239-335-0368 (for tickets to shows, call the venue) or email him at crunnells@gannett.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook (facebook.com/charles.runnells.7), X (formerly Twitter) (@charlesrunnells), Threads (@crunnells1) and Instagram (@crunnells1).
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