Remember MoviePass? Now AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and more theater chains are adding movie theater subscriptions and membership passes.
Movie theater subscriptions are the best thing to hit the theater-going experience since heated seats, self-service kiosks, and dine-in options with drink menus. Best of all, these membership passes will save you money at the box office — beyond what theaters’ free loyalty rewards programs offer. Even if you’re an infrequent moviegoer, these movie theater membership plans could save you big because they range from programs offering unlimited movies to those simply offering great deals on movies passes.
(The movie subscription prices we include are based on one person, unless otherwise noted. Prices and participation may vary between locations.)
Be sure to download the KCL app for more savings.
1. AMC Stubs A-List Movie Subscription
AMC Theatres offers a tiered movie subscription program for ages 16 and older, based on the number of theater locations where you’ll be watching movies. This AMC movie pass even applies to IMAX movies and opening nights, and there are no blackout dates.
Subscription cost: $19.95/month (34 states), $21.95/month (45 states), $23.95/month (any state)
Number of participating theaters: 600+
Maximum number of movies you can watch for free: 3 per week
Number of movies you need to see for it to be worth it, based on admission price: 2 movies a month ($11.49 – $16.99 per movie)
Other perks and discounts: Upgrades on popcorn and fountain drinks, 10% off all snacks and drinks, large popcorn refills, and a large popcorn and fountain drink for your birthday.
Minimum age: 16
Minimum commitment: 3 months
2. Regal Unlimited Movie Subscription Pass
Like AMC, the Regal Movie subscription plan is tiered, giving you access to a greater number of theater locations where you can watch movies. You can only sign up for this subscription via the Regal mobile app (iOS / Android).
Subscription cost: $18/month or $216/year (Regal Unlimited), $21/month or $252/year (Unlimited Plus), $23.50/month or $282/year (Unlimited All Access)
Number of participating theaters: 505
Maximum number of movies you can watch for free: Unlimited
Number of movies you need to see for it to be worth it, based on admission price: 2 movies a month ($10.50 per movie)
Other perks and discounts: 10% off all food and non-alcoholic drinks
Minimum age: 16
Minimum commitment: 3 months or one year, depending on whether you pay monthly or pay the total upfront.
3. Cinemark Movie Club Subscription
If you have local Cinemark theaters, you can select from two Cinemark Movie Club memberships: monthly or annual.
Subscription cost: $9.99/month, $109.99/year
Number of participating theaters: 344
Maximum number of movies you can watch for free: 1/month
Number of movies you need to see for it to be worth it, based on admission price: 1 movie a month (reg. $10.50 per movie)
Other perks and discounts: 20% off concessions
Minimum age: 16
Minimum commitment: Cancel anytime
4. Showcase Subscribe Movie Membership
Showcase Cinemas has a movie subscription program called Showcase Subscribe that offers several movie memberships for up to six people.
The biggest package gives you up to five free movies a month. Note that their Showcase SuperLux locations don’t participate in this program.
Subscription cost: For 2D movies; $9.99/month, $11.95/month, $16.95/month, $26.95/month. For 2D, 3D, IMAX, and XPlus; $11.95/month, $14.95/month, $19.95/month, $32.95/month.
Number of participating theaters: 21
Maximum number of movies you can watch for free: 1, 2, 3, 5/month
Number of movies you need to see for it to be worth it, based on admission price: 2 – 3 movies a month ($8.50 – $15 per movie)
Other perks and discounts: none
Minimum age: 13
Minimum commitment: 3 months
5. Alamo Season Pass Movie Subscription
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers a tiered movie subscription program, based on how many theater locations you’ll watch movies.
Subscription cost: $16.99/month (two locations), $19.99/month (17 locations), $29.99/month (21 locations)
Number of participating theaters: 21
Maximum number of movies you can watch for free: 1/day
Number of movies you need to see for it to be worth it, based on admission price: 2 – 3 movies a month ($13 per movie)
Other perks and discounts: none
Minimum age: 13
Minimum commitment: cancel anytime (you can’t rejoin for an entire year)
6. Megaplex Megapass Movie Subscription
If you live in Nevada or Utah, you have a single option with the Megaplex MegaPass program — but this movie pass is worth it because you only need to watch one movie a month to come out even.
Subscription cost: $14.95/month
Number of participating theaters: 17
Maximum number of movies you can watch for free: 2/month
Number of movies you need to see for it to be worth it, based on admission price: 1 movie a month ($14.96 per movie)
Other perks and discounts: 15% off concessions
Minimum age: 18
Minimum commitment: 6 months
7. Showplace ICON Extras Plus Movie Membership
You’ll only find the Showplace ICON Extras Plus subscription on the Atom Tickets website and mobile app (iOS / Android).
Subscription cost: $9.99/month
Number of participating theaters: 6
Maximum number of movies you can watch for free: 1/month
Number of movies you need to see for it to be worth it, based on admission price: 1 movie a month ($10.50 per movie)
Other perks and discounts: 20% off concession purchases
Minimum age: 13
Minimum commitment: cancel anytime
BONUS: MoviePass is making a comeback
The movie theater subscription service that started it all, MoviePass, is making a comeback in fall 2022.
Before the company went out of business in 2019, MoviePass offered subscribers crazy deals on movies — like unlimited movie tickets for around $10 a month.
We have lots more info about MoviePass 2.0 — but it’s definitely one to keep an eye out for, since it works across different theater chains.
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