Streaming something at home can be a lot of fun and has become the norm for a lot of people, but going to a movie theater to watch something on the big screen (as it was intended) is still a special experience.
However, rising ticket prices have made trips to your local cinema a bit harder on the wallet. The good news though is that many movie theaters are trying to make things easier for movie lovers with movie theater subscriptions and memberships. Movie subscription services offer movie fans all kinds of benefits, including discounted/free tickets to new movies (see 2025's slate of new movies), discounts on concessions, access to special screenings and more. There are also often different plans based on individuals’ habits — whether you're an avid film buff who goes every weekend or you only get to the movies a few times a year.
What to Watch has compiled a list of the best movie theater subscriptions in the US and UK. Check them out below.
US movie theater subscriptions and memberships
Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse theaters are popular with their customers for their dine-in services and the curated experiences they provide for each movie they show. After starting in Austin, Texas, the movie theater chain now has 42 locations nationwide.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Victory | free | email invitations to occasional screenings and special events; earn points to use toward free food; special offers and surprises; free birthday sweet; one visit earns one point | see full pyramid of rewards here |
| Big/Bigger/Biggest Boat | $16.99/$19.99/$29.99 per month (prices vary by location) | see one regularly priced movie per day; save seats ahead of time | Bigger Boat subscribers get a $10 discount at Alamo locations only covered by Biggest Boat plan; certain screenings/events excluded; $1.99 up charge for premium formats; cannot be used for sofa seating |
| Bigger/Biggest Boat+ | $27.99/$37.99 per month (prices vary by location) | see one regularly priced movie per day; no online convenience fees; save seats ahead of time | certain screenings/events excluded; $1.99 up charge for premium formats; cannot be used for sofa seating |
AMC
The largest theater chain in the US (and the one with the infamous Nicole Kidman ad), AMC Theaters has a range of memberships:
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC Insider | free | discount Tuesday deals; $5 reward for every 5,000 points; free large popcorn refill; large popcorn birthday gift; exclusive offers, screenings, events and more | see at least eight movies or earn 5,000 AMC Stubs points in a calendar year and be promoted to AMC Stubs Premiere Go! status at no cost |
| AMC Premiere Go! | free | points earned 2x faster; waived online fees for four-plus guests; large popcorn & fountain drink birthday gift; free size upgrades on popcorn & fountain drinks; points earned never expire; priority line access; plus all other perks of AMC Stubs Insider | deals only apply to standard format screenings |
| AMC Premiere | $17.99 per month | waived online ticket fees in all circumstances; 100 points earned for every $1 spent; all perks of AMC Premiere Go! | deals only apply to standard format screenings |
| AMC Stubs A-List | $19.95/$22.95/$24.95 per month (price varies by location) | see up to three movies a week in any format at no additional cost; access to A-List Entourage (help with purchasing tickets for friend); all perks of AMC Premiere | does not cover all AMC movie events (movie marathons, Fathom events) |
Angelika Film Center
Film theater chain that in addition to many of the biggest movies around offers independent and foreign titles, as well as specialty screenings of classics and fan-favorites. Locations are available in California, New York City, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelika Rewards | free | earn one point for every $1 spent on website, mobile app or in the theater; every 100 points earns a $5 reward; free surprise screenings; half-off Tuesdays; free birthday popcorn; 10% off food and drink when ordered through Angelika app; 10% off Angelika merchandise; select free streaming titles through Angelika’s streaming website | movie tickets earn double the points when purchased on website or mobile app; points expire after one year of inactivity |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
Atom Movie Access
Atom Tickets gives movie fans a single place to find info on the latest movies and purchase tickets for them from various movie theater chains (AMC, Cinemark, Regal and more). It also offers access to special subscription deals for Megaplex Theaters (MegaPass) and Showplace ICON Theaters (Extras Plus).
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| MegaPass | $9.99 (one ticket) or $19.99 (two tickets) per month | up to two movie tickets every month; reserve seats in advance; 15% off concessions; PlusOne Perk gives you up to six $1 discounts per order | your two monthly tickets can be used just by you or for you and a guest; tickets cover most movie formats, including IMAX, Dolby Atmos and others; excludes movie marathons, Fathom events, showings in VIP Auditoriums; PlusOne Perk cannot be combined with discounts, including Discount Tuesdays |
| Extras Plus | $9.99 per month | one free movie ticket a month; reserve seats in advance; 20% off concessions and Lobby Lounge purchases; all perks of Extras Club; $9.99 price per ticket for you and guest(s); unused free monthly tickets roll over each month | free movie ticket only covers standard 2D movie, but 50% off other formats |
Cinemark
One of the big three theater chains in the US, Cinemark has more than 500 screens across the country and two membership programs — one free and one monthly subscription program.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movie Fan | free | one point for every $1 spent; redeem points for tickets and more rewards; member access to screenings and advance tickets; exclusive member offers; extra Discount Tuesday savings; special birthday treat | upcharges may apply for premium formats (3D, IMAX, etc.); membership or companion ticket prices may vary by location |
| Movie Club | $10.99 per month | one free ticket per month; 20% off concessions; waived online ticketing fees; unused ticket credits roll over; member pricing for additional tickets; all perks of Movie Fan | upcharges may apply for premium formats (3D, IMAX, etc.); membership or companion ticket prices may vary by location; see at least 25 movies or purchase at least 60 tickets in a calendar year to automatically be upgraded to Movie Club Platinum |
| Movie Club Platinum | $10.99 per month | 25% off concessions; even more reduced member pricing for tickets; all perks of Movie Club | benefits last until the end of the next calendar year (if you earn it in 2025, it will last until end of 2026), so the sooner you qualify the longer you can enjoy them; if you qualify again the next year you’ll keep benefits for another year |
Cinepolis
Officially dubbed Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, this chain, with theaters in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio and Texas, prides itself on its stylish and spacious theaters, gourmet menu and full bar and in-theater waiting service. They also offer perks for frequent customers, like:
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinepolis Rewards | free | earn a free ticket for every 2,500 points accumulated; 500 bonus points for just signing up; 500 bonus points on your birthday; 10 points for every $1 spent on food and/or beverage; 200 points for every ticket purchased on CinepolisUSA.com or Cinepolis USA app; surprise email offers; exclusive event access; special discounts | CinepolisUSA.com and app purchases limited to one per day; points cannot be earned on alcoholic beverages |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
Galaxy Cinemas
With theaters located across Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas and Washington, Galaxy Cinemas seeks to provide a consistent, first-class and state-of-the art moviegoing experience, which includes its own reward program.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Theater Rewards | free | earn one point for every $1 spent to be used toward free movie tickets and/or concessions; free movie ticket on your birthday; Discount Tuesday prices; deals on movie-themed collectibles; entrance to exclusive prize-pack giveaways; presale/advanced ticket notifications | free rewards screenings coming soon; points never expire; points cannot be earned for purchasing gift cards, discount tickets or other discounts, special events, promotions |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
Harkins Theaters
With 33 movie theaters across Arizona, California, Colorado and Oklahoma, here are the details on the rewards program available to patrons of Harkins Theaters:
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harkins Awards | free | earn one point for every $1 spent on qualifying purchases; $5 award for every 200 points earned; $5 birthday treat award for concessions; one free X-Large popcorn refill; exclusive promotions and discounts; exclusive events and screenings | you can add Popcorn Perks, which gives you a medium popcorn every visit, for $40 and lasts for 12 months or 36 total popcorns (whichever comes first); accumulated points and reward dollars expire after 180 days of inactivity |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
Landmark Theaters
Landmark Theaters prides itself with its historic theaters and those with "neighborhood charms" in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington and Washington, D.C. Check out their membership/subscription offerings:
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalty Member | free | 15% off ticket price; reduced online ticket fees; every 100 points earns $5 voucher; double points on Mondays; $7 ticket Tuesdays; food & beverage discounted menu Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 50% off adult tickets Wednesdays; free size upgrades on popcorn; free refills on large popcorns; free lobby wi-fi; exclusive access and special offers; $5 retro movies; student discounts online | 5% off ticket does not apply on Friday, Saturday or Sunday after 4 pm, nor on holidays, film premieres, advanced showings or special engagements |
| Loyalty Lover | $20 per year | 30% off ticket price; no online ticket fees; $20 voucher every 100 points; all other perks of Loyalty Member | 30% off ticket price does not apply on Friday, Saturday or Sunday after 4 pm, nor on holidays, film premieres, advanced showings or special engagements |
Look Cinemas
Another newer theater chain (established in 2020) that promotes an in-theater dining experience, Look also prides itself on its presentation technology (laser projection, state-of-the-art sound). If you're a fan of the Look Cinemas experience, here are details on their subscription option:
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Club | $19.99 per month or $99.99 per year | up to one ticket per day; $2 off one companion ticket per day; 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages; waive online booking fees | tickets cannot be redeemed for special events |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
Marcus Theaters
The Marcus Theater chain serves Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin, meaning a range of people have the chance to enjoy these programs:
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Movie Rewards | free | $5 rewards for every 100 points earned; free large popcorn on birthday; free refills on fountain drinks; no online service fees on Tuesdays; free invite to early movie screenings; discounted Value Tuesday movie tickets and concessions; exclusive special offers and personalized weekly emails | maximum of 200 points earned per purchase and 1,000 points per day; points not eligible for group sales; points disappear after 180 days of inactivity |
| Marcus Movie Club | $9.99 per month | one movie credit per month; rollover of unused credits; 20% discount on food and beverages (excluding alcohol); unlimited member-priced tickets at $9.99 each; no online service fees at any time; all other perks of Magical Movie Rewards | additional fees for premium formats (IMAX, 3D, etc.) |
MoviePass
While it's not a theater chain, MoviePass helped start the movie theater subscription craze when they offered a $10 per month plan that allowed subscribers to see as many movies as they wanted a month, at just about any movie theater. That offer was too good to last, however, as MoviePass had to file for bankruptcy in 2020 (before theaters shut down because of the pandemic).
This new iteration hopes to once again provide subscribers with an easy way to see any movie, any where at an affordable price.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Plan | $10 per month; $20 per month in Southern California & New York | see one to three movies with 34 credits per month (68 in SoCal/NY); credits rollover each month | credit values are based on demand and factors like time of day, day of week; you can have up to two months of credits in your account at anytime |
| Standard Plan | $20 per month; $30 per month in SoCal/NY | see two to four movies with 72 credits per month (140 in SoCal/NY); credits rollover each month | see above |
| Premium Plan | $30 per month; $40 per month in SoCal/NY | see three to five movies with 113 credits per month (220 in SoCal/NY); credits rollover each month | see above |
| Annual Plan | Starts at $100 per year; $200 per year in SoCal/NY | depends on annual plan selected | see above |
Regal
Like the other two large US movie theater chains, Regal has gotten into the subscription program game with its Regal Unlimited Movie subscription pass. This is in addition to Regal's Crown Club program.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Crown | free | 100 credits for every $1 spent on tickets and concessions; birthday gift; 25% of candy on Mondays; 50% of popcorn on Tuesdays; $5 movie tickets on Tuesdays | the more you visit the more bonus points you can earn - six-plus visits a year earns 250 bonus credits, 10-plus visits a year earns 500 bonus credits, 20-plus visits earns 1,000 bonus credits |
| Regal Unlimited | $21.49/$24.49/$26.49 per month depending on location | unlimited movie tickets; 10% concession discount; refer-a-friend program; early access screenings; other exclusive rewards; all Regal Crown perks | $1.50-$3 surcharge if you attend a theater not covered by your tier or movies in premium formats; $0.50 convenience fee charged for tickets purchased through the app |
Showcase Cinema
Showcase Cinema allows its moviegoers the opportunity to customize their movie theater subscription program, Showcase Subscribe, to fit how often they go to the movies. There's also the free Showcase Starpass and a kid-centric membership, the Showcase Popcorn Club.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starpass | free | $5 reward for every $50 spent; redeem awards in theaters, on mobile app or website; no ticketing fees for purchases on the website; | Row 0 - Cell 3 |
| Showcase Subscribe | plans starting at $9.50 per month; price varies depending on how many people you want to include on membership and how many movies you want covered each month (and in what format) | buy as many tickets for as many movies a month as you’ve set in your plan (up to five movies); 20% off concessions or in-theater restaurants; can pause subscriptions; will earn Starpass credit for monthly membership charges and additional concession purchases | three-month commitment before you can cancel; unused movies to do rollover to the next month |
UK movie theater subscription plans
Cineworld
Cineworld is one of the world's biggest cinema chains and it's got plenty of UK bases scattered around the country, between its main brand and Picturehouse, which it owns (but more on that later). Unlike its artsy sibling, it focuses on big-name blockbusters and tentpole films. For cinema fans, it runs Cineworld Unlimited:
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cineworld Unlimited | £12.99 - £22.99 per month, depending on region (find your membership group here) | unlimited free cinema trips with no booking fee; discounts on in-cinema snacks; advance screenings | after three months (or immediately, if you pay for a year upfront) you get upgraded to the black card, which improves the in-cinema snack discount from 10% to 25%; lets you see 3D films for free too. |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
Everyman
Another cinema chain for smaller films, which focuses on offering a cozy and comfortable environment with really nice food and drinks. Everyman is one of the more premium cinema chains in the UK, and there are three tiers of subscription for fans:
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyman | £95 per year | six free tickets; free guest pass on Mondays; food and drink discount; member previews | free tickets don't apply to live performances; free guest pass is only along with paying (or free-ticket-using) member. |
| Everyicon | £350 per year | 24 free tickets; free guest pass on Mondays; food and drink discount; member previews | see above |
| Everywhere | £680 per year | unlimited free tickets (up to two per show); food and drink discount; member previews | see above |
Mubi Go
Mubi isn't a cinema chain but an online streaming service, which shows lots of world movies and indie films and, to an increasing degree, is producing its own pictures. it also offers an in-person cinema ticket subscription service.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mubi Go | £18.99 per month | one free cinema ticket per week; access to the Mubi streaming service | you don't get to choose the movie, as Mubi Go picks one new film per week, however you can choose where and when you go to see it, with various partner cinemas across the country |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
Odeon
American movie theater chain AMC Theatres owns the UK chain Odeon, which is one of the most common multiplexes you'll see on British high streets. It mainly shows blockbusters and big-budget movies though many of its cinemas show international films too. A few of its cinemas are called Odeon Luxe which have a more premium design, seats and snacks.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odeon myLimitless | £16.99/£19.99 per month | unlimited free cinema trips with no booking fees; discounts on in-cinema snacks and PizzaExpress meals; advance screenings | the higher price is for myLimitessPlus, which lets you extend the free tickets to Luxe cinemas too and also lets you book onto standard cinema's premium seats for free. |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
Picturehouse Membership
Owned by Cineworld, Picturehouse is arguably the best-known cinema chain in the UK to see international, independent and film festival screenings. Many of them have nice restaurants or bars attached and they often host community events like Q&As, quizzes and live comedy.
| Plan | Price | Perks | What else to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picturehouse Membership | £65 to £185 per year; price varies on standard vs plus option and location | a certain amount of free tickets; discounts on in-cinema food; exclusive screenings; discounts on tickets | Plus membership differs from standard by getting you 10 free tickets, instead of five, and offering larger discounts; out of London, London and West End are the various location factors, with the latter being the only one that applies for Picturehouse Central in Leicester Square; some cinemas, including Picturehouse Central, have members-only bars. |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 | Row 1 - Cell 3 |
