Movie Theater Discount Days 2026: AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus
Tuesday is the cheap day at all four big chains, and AMC adds Wednesday. As of Oct 24, 2026: AMC takes 50% off adult evening tickets Tuesdays and Wednesdays for free Stubs members, Regal discounts tickets and popcorn on Tuesdays, Cinemark has Discount Tuesdays, and Marcus Value Tuesday tickets are $6 for members, $7 for nonmembers.
Every number on this page comes from the chains' own websites, checked Oct 24, 2026 between 08:35 and 08:37 UTC. Links on this page are plain links, not affiliate links.
The short answer
- AMC: Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Free AMC Stubs Insider members get 50% off the adult evening base ticket price, and 50% off a small combo in the theatre. AMC says the discount varies by location and doesn't apply to the convenience fee.
- Regal: Tuesdays for discounted tickets and 50% off popcorn, and Mondays for 25% off candy, for Regal Rewards members (free).
- Cinemark: Discount Tuesdays, "up to 50% off" at participating theatres. Not on Nov 24, Dec 22 or Dec 29.
- Marcus: Value Tuesday, from 6am: $6 tickets for Magical Movie Rewards members and $7 for nonmembers, per Marcus's own chart.
Movie theater discount days at a glance (as of Oct 24, 2026)
| Chain | Discount day(s) | What's discounted | Free to join? | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC | Tuesday and Wednesday | 50% off the adult evening base ticket price; 50% off a small combo (in the theatre only) | Yes, AMC Stubs Insider | Varies by location. Convenience fee, premium format surcharges and tax aren't discounted. Limit of 10 tickets per show date. |
| Regal | Monday (candy), Tuesday (tickets and popcorn) | 25% off candy on Mondays; discounted tickets and 50% off popcorn on Tuesdays | Yes, Regal Rewards | Regal doesn't publish a Tuesday ticket price on its Value Days page. |
| Cinemark | Tuesday | Up to 50% off tickets at participating theatres; Movie Rewards members get extra savings | Yes, Movie Rewards | Not on Nov 24, Dec 22 or Dec 29. Premium formats cost their usual upcharge. Excludes movies releasing on Tuesdays, special engagements and holidays. Online ticket fee for non-Movie Club members. |
| Marcus | Tuesday, from 6am | $6 tickets for members, $7 for nonmembers; free complimentary-size popcorn for members | Yes, Magical Movie Rewards | Extra charge for premium formats. Not valid for special events. Marcus operates theatres in a limited set of states. |
Ticket prices vary by theatre and location. Premium formats, online fees and tax can add to the total. Source: each chain's own page, checked Oct 24, 2026 (UTC times in the sources list).
Movie subscriptions compared (prices as of Oct 24, 2026)
Prices are per month plus tax unless noted.
| Plan | Price | What you get | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC Stubs A-List | $29.99 (any state), $27.99 (48 states), $25.99 (36 states), $19.99 (24 states; not available in some states) | Up to 4 movies every week, no upcharge for premium formats | Three-month commitment when you first enroll |
| AMC Stubs A-List Classic | $14.99 | 1 movie every week, at AMC CLASSIC theatres only | Three-month initial commitment, per AMC's terms |
| AMC Stubs Premiere | $17.99 a year | Paid upgrade from the free Insider tier | Annual |
| Regal Unlimited / Unlimited Plus / Unlimited All Access | $25.99 / $27.99 / $29.99 after the initial term | Unlimited 2D movies, 10% off concessions. Your plan is set by the theatre you pick when you sign up. | Prepaid, non-cancelable initial term of three months, six months or one year |
| Regal Rewards+ | From $10.99 | One 2D ticket a month that rolls over, 20% off non-alcoholic food and drinks, waived convenience fees | See Regal's terms |
| Cinemark Movie Club | Set by your billing ZIP code (check Cinemark's page) | 1 ticket credit a month (one 2D adult ticket), 20% off snacks, no online ticket fees; unused credits roll over | Cancel any time, per Cinemark; credits stay good for six months after you cancel |
| Marcus Movie Club | $9.99 a month or $119.88 a year | 1 standard 2D movie credit a month, 20% off food and drink (not alcohol) | Monthly or annual; members must be 18 or older |
Ticket prices vary by theatre and location. Premium formats, online fees and tax can add to the total. Source: each chain's own page, checked Oct 24, 2026 (UTC times in the sources list).
Is a movie subscription worth it? The break-even math
We don't list a Tuesday ticket price, because none of these chains publishes one national price: AMC, Regal and Cinemark all say prices vary by theatre. Use your own theatre's price instead:
Monthly plan price divided by the ticket price you'd otherwise pay = movies per month to break even.
- Look up the ticket price at your theatre for the day and time you actually go. If you only go on discount days, use the discount-day price, not the weekend price.
- Round the answer up. If you get 2.4, you need 3 movies a month at that price for the plan to come out ahead.
- Count the commitment, too. AMC A-List starts with a three-month commitment, so the first charge you sign up for is three months of the plan. Regal Unlimited's initial three-month term is $77.97 plus tax for the base plan.
- Add the extras only if you'd use them: snack discounts, waived online fees, and premium formats (included with A-List, extra on most other plans).
Snacks: what's actually discounted
- AMC: Stubs members can buy a small combo (a small popcorn plus a 20 oz. fountain drink or 21 oz. ICEE) for 50% off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at participating theatres, in the theatre only. Members also get one free same-day refill on a large popcorn (gourmet popcorn excluded). The 2026 AMC Popcorn Pass costs $17.99 and takes 50% off one large popcorn per day through 12/31/26; the pass itself doesn't include a popcorn, and AMC doesn't refund it.
- Regal: 25% off candy on Mondays and 50% off popcorn on Tuesdays for Regal Rewards members. Rewards+ takes 20% off non-alcoholic food and drinks, and Unlimited takes 10% off concessions.
- Cinemark: Movie Club members get 20% off snacks (25% at Platinum status).
- Marcus: on Value Tuesday, Magical Movie Rewards members get a free complimentary-size popcorn, and Marcus's chart lists a $14 Super Combo (large popcorn and large soda) for everyone. Members also get free refills on fountain drinks, and Movie Club takes 20% off food and drink (not alcohol).
AMC's theatre pages list a no outside food and beverage policy, so save clearance candy for a movie night at home. Our after-Halloween clearance guide has the reported markdown timing by store.
Is it still $5 Tuesday?
Not under that name. Marcus's program is now Value Tuesday, and its chart lists $6 tickets for Magical Movie Rewards members and $7 for nonmembers. AMC's old Discount Tuesdays page is gone (it returned AMC's 404 page when we checked on Oct 24, 2026), and AMC's member discount now covers both Tuesdays and Wednesdays. AMC, Regal and Cinemark don't publish a flat Tuesday price; they say prices vary by location.
More ways to save
- Planning a cheap night out? See our cheap deals under $10.
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Sources (checked Oct 24, 2026, UTC)
- AMC: AMC Stubs (08:35), AMC Stubs terms and conditions (08:35), A-List (08:35), A-List Classic (08:35), Popcorn Pass (08:35), AMC CLASSIC theatres (08:35) and an AMC theatre page (08:35)
- Regal: Regal Value Days (08:36), Memberships (08:36), Rewards+ (08:36), Unlimited (08:36), Unlimited rules (08:36)
- Cinemark: Discount Tuesdays (08:36), Movie Club (08:36)
- Marcus: Value Tuesday and theatre finder (08:36; chart image 08:37), Marcus Movie Club (08:36), Magical Movie Rewards (08:36)
Prices and terms change. We checked every number on the chains' own pages on Oct 24, 2026. Confirm at checkout.
Sloane Glitchford, Founder
Quick answers
What movie theaters have discount days in 2026?
As of Oct 24, 2026: AMC on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for free AMC Stubs members, Regal on Tuesdays (tickets and popcorn) and Mondays (candy) for Regal Rewards members, Cinemark on Discount Tuesdays at participating theatres, and Marcus on Value Tuesday.
Is AMC Discount Tuesday still a thing, and does it include Wednesday?
Yes, and it now includes Wednesday. AMC Stubs Insider members (free) get 50% off the adult evening base ticket price on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. AMC says the discount varies by location and doesn't apply to the convenience fee, premium format surcharges or tax. As of Oct 24, 2026.
Does Cinemark still do Discount Tuesdays?
Yes. Cinemark says participating theatres offer up to 50% off movie tickets on Discount Tuesdays, but not on Nov 24, Dec 22 or Dec 29. As of Oct 24, 2026.
What are Regal Value Days?
Member deals for Regal Rewards members (free to join): 25% off candy on Mondays, and 50% off popcorn plus discounted movie tickets on Tuesdays. Regal doesn't publish the Tuesday ticket price on that page. As of Oct 24, 2026.
Does Marcus still have $5 Tuesdays?
Not under that name. It's Value Tuesday now: Marcus's chart lists $6 tickets for Magical Movie Rewards members and $7 for nonmembers, starting at 6am on Tuesday. Marcus operates theatres in a limited set of states. As of Oct 24, 2026.
How much is AMC A-List?
AMC Stubs A-List is $29.99, $27.99, $25.99 or $19.99 a month plus tax, depending on which states' AMC theatres the plan covers; the $19.99 tier is not available in some states. A-List Classic is $14.99 a month plus tax at AMC CLASSIC theatres only. Both start with a three-month commitment. As of Oct 24, 2026.
What are the Regal Unlimited price tiers?
Regal Unlimited, Unlimited Plus and Unlimited All Access are $25.99, $27.99 and $29.99 a month plus tax after a prepaid, non-cancelable initial term of three months, six months or one year. Your tier is set by the theatre you pick. As of Oct 24, 2026.
How much is Cinemark Movie Club?
Cinemark sets the price by your billing ZIP code, so check Cinemark's Movie Club page for your area. It includes one ticket credit a month, 20% off snacks and no online ticket fees.
Do discount days include IMAX and 3D?
Usually with an extra charge. AMC doesn't discount premium format surcharges, Cinemark adjusts premium formats by their upcharge, and Marcus adds a charge for premium formats on Value Tuesday. As of Oct 24, 2026.
Can you get popcorn refills at the movies?
At AMC, Stubs members get one free same-day refill on a large popcorn (gourmet excluded). At Marcus, Magical Movie Rewards members get free refills on fountain drinks. As of Oct 24, 2026.