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Today is National Popcorn Day, where moviegoers around the country can celebrate the favorite snack when watching a movie!
The promotion is organized by The Cinema Foundation, which promotes the movie industry. The group says that about 30,000 theaters in the United States will be participating in the event by offering specials on concessions and other items on this most special of days.
We've searched high and low to find out what promotions are being offered, but we're sure that there are more. We'll add them as we find them, so take a look at the summary below to see what deals you can find in movie theaters today!
ACX Cinemas
Visit an ACX Cinemas location today and get a free popcorn with refills.
AMC Theatres
Enjoy all you can eat popcorn at AMC Theatres locations. Buy any size popcorn and get unlimited refills. You can purchase their Loungefly crossbody popcorn bag for 50% at most locations when you purchase popcorn at the same time.
B & B Theatres
Backstage Pass Members can enjoy a free small popcorn with a movie ticket purchase at B & B Theatres locations.
Cinemark
Bring your own bucket to Cinemark theaters and they'll fill it! Whether it be a container, a bag, or some other bucket-like containment device, it is limited to the size of two XL popcorns (about 400 ounces). All gift card purchases are 10% when you purchase them online.
Cinépolis USA
Get 50% off all popcorn and free refills at Cinepolis locations.
Classic Cinemas
Earn triple points on your Classic Rewards membership with every popcorn purchase at Classic Cinemas locations.
CMX Cinemas
Stop by a CMX Cinemas location on National Popcorn Day for $3 off a handheld food item with the purchase of a full-sized popcorn combo. CMX Cinebistro locations are offering 50% off a dessert item with the purchase of a bottomless popcorn.
Cinergy
Cinergy Elite or Cinergy Elite Plus+ members get a free popcorn with their membership at Cinergy Entertainment Group locations.
Emagine Theatres
Emagine Rewards members will enjoy a free small popcorn at Emagine Theatres locations with upgrades to Medium for $1 and Large for $2. You can sample their gourmet popcorn flavors, which bring a nice twist to the normal buttery popcorn choice!
GQT Movies
Bring your Golden Bucket from any year or any movie Promo Bucket to GQT Movies locations and fill it up for just $1.
GTC Movies (Georgia Theatre Company)
GTC Reel Rewards members get a free medium popcorn with any ticket purchase at GTC Movies locations.
Harkins Theatres
Enjoy 50% all popcorn at Harkins Theatres locations. Harkins Awards members will receive double points on all in-theater popcorn purchases.
Marcus Theatres
When visiting Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations, members of the Magical Movie Rewards loyalty program receive their choice of a free Junior popcorn, free Ultimate Popcorn Tub fills, or 50% off their Ultimate Popcorn Tub. This brings the cost of the Ultimate Popcorn Tub from $28 down to $14, and if you are a Marcus Movie Club member, you get 20% off the price as well.
Micon Cinemas
2025 Popcorn Buckets are half price and refills of 2025 Buckets are free at Micon Cinemas locations.
Moore Theatres
Celebrate National Popcorn Day at Moore Theatres locations with $2 off a large tub of popcorn for dine-in or carry out.
NCG Cinemas
NCG Rewards members who go to a movie today at an NCG Cinemas location will get a free 46 ounce popcorn or a free refill of their annual tub.
Premiere Cinemas
In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 20, 2025), Premiere Cinemas locations are offering double points for rewards members from January 18-20, 2025 on all concession and ticket purchases. While not directly in conjunction with National Popcorn Day, this promotion is available today, and kudos to Premiere Cinemas for doing a promotion for an actual national holiday!
Reading International (Angelika, Consolidated Theatres, Reading Cinemas)
All sizes of popcorn are 50% off at Angelika, Consolidated Theatres, and Reading Cinemas locations.
Regal
Regal Crown Club members get a free small popcorn with any ticket purchase at Regal locations. All new and existing Regal Crown Club members who purchase tickets for any showtime today will be entered automatically for a year's worth of collectible popcorn buckets.
Regency Theatres
Get one free 46 ounce popcorn with any ticket purchase at Regency Theatres locations.
Rogers Cinemas
It appears that Rogers Cinema locations are offering a promotion when you buy any size beverage, you get the same size popcorn for $1. The promotion isn't on the Rogers Cinema website, and we didn't check every location, so verify with your local theater for participation details.
Silverspot Cinemas
Visit a Silverspot Cinema location today and you can get a large popcorn for $5.
Single-Location Movie Theaters
Pennsylvania
- Get a free Junior size popcorn with your movie ticket at South Pike Cinemas in Sarver, Pennsylvania. One per customer.
Wisconsin
- The Bonham Theatre & Video in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin is offering a free upgrade to a large with ticket and popcorn purchase. Popcorn in refillable buckets is $3.
Who Has the Best Deal? Find More Deals? Let Us Know!
Who has the best deal? If you've found a deal, or if your theater is offering a promotion that's not listed here, please leave a message below or go to our Facebook page and leave a comment there!
Please note: The promotions listed above are good on January 19, 2025 and are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of the writing of this article. Specific limitations, terms, and other fine print may apply so please verify the details of all promotions with the individual theater you wish to visit.
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- Deals You Can Score at Movie Theaters on National Popcorn Day [Jan 19]
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