Tis the season for summer blockbusters.
Premieringthis summerare films including Twisters, Joker: Folie a Deux and Despicable Me 4.
To make up the difference, ticket prices have skyrocketed.
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Nowadays, ticket prices typically range from $10 to $15.
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Go to Pre-Matinees
Some theaters offer an even better deal for really early movies pre-matinees.
These typically apply to movies starting before noon.
Americas three largest movie theater chains all have the same discount day Tuesday.
You also have to join their customer loyalty club to get the Tuesday discount, but thats usually free.
As for Discount Tuesdays, the ticket price varies by location.
The club isfree to join.
Cinemark:This theater chain hasDiscount Tuesdaysif youre aCinemark Movie Rewardsmember.
Theres a free option or a $10-per-month option that gets you more perks.
Again, the ticket price on Tuesdays varies by location.
If you shop at Sams Club orCostco, ask about theater tickets at the customer service desk.
They often have them at a discount.
Costco alsosells theater tickets onlineat a discount, andso does Sams Club.
Try Groupon
Its kind of a crapshoot, obviously.
But you could always hop on Groupon tosee what kind of movie ticket deals are going on there.
We see deals for AMC, Regal and Cinemark theaters there, off and on.
The websiteLivingSocialis another option to check here.
Eat Before You Go
These days, lots of movie theaters go well beyond popcorn, Sno-Caps and Raisinets.
Youd be better off eating in a restaurant beforehand.
Save even more money byeating at homebefore you go.
Share the Snacks
Theaters dont want you to bring your own food.
Its much cheaper than buying a small bag of popcorn for each person.
Share other snacks to save money.
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Get Special Discounts
You might qualify for special discounts and you could save up to 35%.
Here are some examples:
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Go to Discount Theaters
These are also called late-run movie theaters.
Youll see the same movie, so why not wait a couple of months and catch it for less?
Just search discount theater plus the name of your city to locate cheap movies.
Here are some examples:
The largest theater chains loyalty club,AMC Stubs, has three tiers.
Go to a Drive-In Theater
CheckDriveInMovie.comto see if one of the few remaining drive-in theaters is near you.
And check out ourtips for maximizing the fun.
Go to Advance Screenings for Free
Movie companies sometimes offer free tickets to the public for advance screenings.
If you get one, go early movie screenings often get overbooked.
AtCostco, you get a discount when buying 10-packs of tickets at the store.
Go to Late Shows
Some theaters offer cheap tickets for late-night shows sometimes at matinee prices.
Showings typically start around midnight.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Steve Gillman is a former contributor to The Penny Hoarder.
