On Sunday, January 19, 2025, movie theaters across the United States are participating in a National Popcorn Day celebration, offering movie lovers a delicious array of free and discounted popcorn treats.
Participating Theaters and Their Offers
Cinemark: Launching its first-ever "Bring Your Own Bucket" day, Cinemark is inviting popcorn enthusiasts to bring their favorite container (up to 400 ounces) and get a $5 popcorn fill-up. They're also hosting a social media sweepstakes where followers can win a free large popcorn.
Regal Cinemas: Crown Club members can enjoy a free small popcorn with any movie ticket purchase. If you're not a member, don't worry -- it's free to join. New and existing members will also be entered to win a year's worth of collectible popcorn buckets.
AMC Theatres: The movie chain is offering unlimited refills on any size of popcorn. If you're a Stubs Insider member, you can get a free refill on a large popcorn every time you visit, and a free large popcorn on your birthday -- plus, it's free to become an Insider member.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Guests can receive a free bowl of popcorn by purchasing a movie ticket and spending at least $5 on food and beverages.
Showcase Cinemas: Starpass loyalty program members can get a free small popcorn with any movie ticket at locations in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
Harkins Theatres: Offering 50 percent off all popcorn sizes, with Harkins Awards Members receiving double points on popcorn purchases.
EVO Cinemas: All Elevate Rewards members can enjoy a free popcorn. If you're not a member, don't worry; it's free and easy to join.
Grand Opera House: Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the Grand Opera House is not only giving away free popcorn from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, but they also have a free screening of the original 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz starting at 2 p.m.
Bonus Delivery Options
For those preferring to enjoy popcorn at home, Cineplex is offering a free small popcorn with food delivery orders through DoorDash, Skip, and Uber Eats from January 17 to 19, 2025.
This nationwide celebration transforms movie theaters into a popcorn paradise, giving film fans a tasty reason to visit the big screen and indulge in their favorite movie snack. ~Alexandra Heilbron