Local Cinemas Ditch The Extra Fee For National Popcorn Day
As the nation gears up for National Popcorn Day on January 19, movie theaters across the country are throwing caution to the wind and giving away free snacks. Instead of shelling out extra cash for concessions, attendees at participating theaters will be treated to a complimentary large popcorn.
For those looking to capitalize on this deal, Regal Cinemas is offering a twist – dress up in costume and claim your free snack. While there are no restrictions on the outfit, patrons better be prepared to explain their creative choice to the concession workers.
In Philadelphia, cinephiles at the Philadelphia Film Society will enjoy 50% off popcorn at three Center City theaters. Meanwhile, Movie Tavern is giving away a free large popcorn with every ticket purchase, as well as scratch-off cards for prizes such as free slushies and candy redeemable through February.
Cinemark, on the other hand, has taken the phrase "BYOB" to new heights – literally. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own bucket for $5 during a two-day promotion, with an added incentive for those willing to get creative with their container choices. The theater is also hosting online games and activities in honor of National Popcorn Day.
While the exclusive Cinemark location in University City may be out of reach for West Philly residents, fans can still participate in the festivities by providing complimentary food-grade liners for their own "buckets."
As the nation gears up for National Popcorn Day on January 19, movie theaters across the country are throwing caution to the wind and giving away free snacks. Instead of shelling out extra cash for concessions, attendees at participating theaters will be treated to a complimentary large popcorn.
For those looking to capitalize on this deal, Regal Cinemas is offering a twist – dress up in costume and claim your free snack. While there are no restrictions on the outfit, patrons better be prepared to explain their creative choice to the concession workers.
In Philadelphia, cinephiles at the Philadelphia Film Society will enjoy 50% off popcorn at three Center City theaters. Meanwhile, Movie Tavern is giving away a free large popcorn with every ticket purchase, as well as scratch-off cards for prizes such as free slushies and candy redeemable through February.
Cinemark, on the other hand, has taken the phrase "BYOB" to new heights – literally. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own bucket for $5 during a two-day promotion, with an added incentive for those willing to get creative with their container choices. The theater is also hosting online games and activities in honor of National Popcorn Day.
While the exclusive Cinemark location in University City may be out of reach for West Philly residents, fans can still participate in the festivities by providing complimentary food-grade liners for their own "buckets."
. like, whats the big deal? it used to be free or cheap and now it's 'free'... lol. and whats with all these costumes and explanations? can't we just enjoy our movies without drama? i mean, cinemark thinks they r genius with bringing ur own bucket for $5. newsflash: its still gonna cost u money 
. and online games? sounds like just an excuse 2 spend more time on ur phone. give me a break 
IT'S ABOUT TIME MOVIE THEATERS STARTED GIVING US A BREAK ON NATIONAL POPCORN DAY. I MEAN WHO DOESN'T LOVE A FREE LARGE POPCORN WITH THEIR TICKET? AND THE TWIST OF DRESSING UP IN COSTUME IS JUST TOO FUNNY. I'M ALREADY THINKING OF WHAT I'M GOING TO WEAR - PROBABLY SOMETHING FROM STAR WARS OR THE MARRIAGES STORY. ANYWAY, I'M EXCITED TO SEE WHICH THEATER HAS THE BEST DEALS AND PROMOTIONS. CINEMARK'S IDEA OF BRINGING YOUR OWN BUCKET IS GENIUS, BUT I'M NOT SURE IF I'D WANT TO FILL IT UP MYSELF... MAYBE I'LL JUST ENJOY THE FREE POPCORN AND LET SOMEONE ELSE DO THE LINFING!
it's always fun to get excited about a day that celebrates our fave snacks. and who wouldn't want free popcorn? lol at cinemark tho, they're like the only ones who'd turn a good thing into a weird challenge 
bringing ur own bucket for $5 is just silly. but hey, if it gets people coming to the theater, i'm all for it. and i love that some places are offering prizes and stuff to make it even more fun 
i'm all about that free popcorn life on Jan 19th can't believe cinemark is bringing the bucket game to a whole new level lol what's next? free drinks with every ticket purchase? 
just saw this crazy news about National Popcorn Day and i'm lowkey impressed that local cinemas are ditching those extra fees. it's about time they listened to people complaining about being ripped off. the cinemark promotion is a bit weird tho, like what's up with bringing your own bucket? but hey, if it gets people excited for popcorn day then im down 
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. And can we talk about how cool it is that some theaters are encouraging people to get creative with their bucket choices? Like, I've seen some pretty epic bucket designs in my day 
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. And what's with the food-grade liners? Can't they just make it easy and provide them for free or something? 
I'm totes down for hosting my own "bucket party" at home and making some creative liners. Anyone got any tips on how to make those look extra fancy?
anyway, who needs snacks when you can have a good laugh with your friends and family at the movies, right? this National Popcorn Day deal is like, yay for us! 
what's not to love about getting a free large popcorn? some theaters are even offering other perks like scratch-off cards, so that's just a cherry on top! 
... I mean, who thought it was a good idea to get all dressed up just to get a free popcorn? And $5 for a bucket? What if you're just gonna sit there and not even watch the movie? They'll be crying all the money back, no doubt. And 50% off in Philly sounds too good to be true... I bet they're just trying to lure people in with cheap snacks so they can upsell them on overpriced drinks or whatever.
I mean who doesn't love a good excuse to get creative and dress up? The Philly Film Society's 50% off deal sounds like a solid plan too... cinemagoing can be expensive enough without adding extra costs