Author: Shannon Hannes
National Cinema Day is September 3rd! To commemorate the occasion, you can watch movies at participating movie theaters for a fraction of the regular price.
According to sources, this deal intends to entice moviegoers to return to the theaters during Labour Day weekend, which is traditionally a slow time for theaters. Aside from that, it will boost office sales.
How many movie theaters will offer this deal?
More than 3,000 cinemas will participate and provide this deal, including:
- Cinemark,
- AMC,
- Fridley,
- Regal,
- And many others.
As part of the campaign, the National Association of Theater Owners’ charity Cinema Foundation will reduce ticket costs to as little as $3 at these participating movie theaters.
What kind of movies is part of the deal?
On Saturday, all showings in participating cinemas will be $3, regardless of format. So you may partake in this one-day discount with your friends and family.
Watching a movie marathon with your loved ones on this national cinema day can be a terrific idea. Check out the list of nearby theaters that are participating.
Movie Theaters vs. Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, movie theaters around the country were forced to close for months, and they have since battled to resume pre-covid sales levels. The release of movies like:
- Top Gun: Maverick,
- Minions: Rise of Guru,
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
This summer, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
appeared to signal a return to regular activity at movie theaters.
The Associated Press said there have been approximately 30% fewer film releases in 2022 than in 2019, but movie ticket sales are still about 20% lower than before the pandemic.
After the record-breaking return to theaters this summer, Cinema Foundation President, Jackie Brenneman said in a statement; “We wanted to commemorate moviegoing.” He continued, “we’re celebrating moviegoing by offering appreciation to moviegoers who helped make this summer happen and by giving people who haven’t returned to the cinema an extra excitement.”
What you should expect at the movie theaters
Moviegoers may anticipate seeing a reel of new films from companies like Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., Sony, A24, Lionsgate, Paramount, Disney, and many more before the movie starts.
In the US, National Cinema Day might turn into an annual celebration. However, it is the first time that an effort of this nature has been made in the country. Other countries have tried offering affordable movie tickets to get people to their local movie theaters.
Key Takeaways
On September 3rd, National Cinema Day, you may buy movie tickets for around $3 at participating theaters near you. This one-day discount is valid for all films playing on Saturday. To take advantage of this deal, go to the National Cinema Day website and look for participating cinemas in your city. This offer is an effort to entice people to return to theaters and to express gratitude to moviegoers who helped raise sales this summer in the aftermath of the outbreak.