Movie lovers know that the cost of catching a film can add up fast—especially when you factor in premium seats, snacks, and online booking fees. But savvy moviegoers have found that you don’t have to settle for full price. By combining theater loyalty programs, credit card perks, and cashback strategies, you can stack multiple deals for one unforgettable—and affordable—movie night.

Here’s how to maximize your savings with every trip to the theater.

Start with theater loyalty programs

Most major theater chains offer free or low-cost loyalty programs that reward you for ticket purchases, snacks, and repeat visits. Signing up takes only a few minutes and often leads to automatic discounts and exclusive offers.

• AMC Stubs: Earn points on every purchase, get waived online ticketing fees, and enjoy birthday perks. Upgrading to AMC Stubs Premiere or A-List unlocks even more benefits.
  
• Regal Crown Club: Earn credits with every dollar spent, then redeem them for free popcorn, drinks, or tickets.
  
• Cinemark Movie Rewards: Offers both a free tier and a paid “Movie Club” subscription, which includes a free ticket every month and rollover benefits.
  

Using your loyalty account each time you buy tickets or concessions ensures you’re building toward free rewards, even when stacking with other discounts.

Pay with a rewards-earning credit card

Some credit cards offer bonus points or cashback for entertainment purchases. Consider using a card that offers extra rewards on movie theater spending or general categories like dining or travel. For example:

• The Chase Freedom Flex card often features rotating categories, sometimes including movie theaters.
  
• American Express Blue Cash Preferred gives 6% cashback on select U.S. streaming services and 3% on transit, which can sometimes include rides to the theater.
  

Be sure to check your credit card portal for gift card deals or point redemption options as well.

Use Fluz for instant cashback on movie purchases

One of the best ways to get real-time savings is with Fluz, a cashback app that lets you purchase gift cards at top movie theater chains and earn instant rewards.

For instance, you can earn cashback with a Regal gift card or get rewards with a Fandango gift card by buying a digital card for the exact amount of your movie ticket or snack purchase. These cards can be used instantly, making it easy to apply them during online checkout or at the box office.

You can also earn cashback with an AMC Theatres gift card, which works for both ticket purchases and concessions. Because Fluz purchases are treated like regular gift card payments, you can still earn loyalty points and apply theater promos at the same time.

To start stacking cashback on your movie nights, explore the options on the Fluz homepage.

Look out for seasonal and limited-time promotions

Many theaters offer short-term deals tied to holidays, blockbuster releases, or loyalty anniversaries. These might include:

• “Buy one, get one free” ticket promos
  
• Bonus loyalty points on specific days
  
• Concession bundle discounts (like a free drink with large popcorn)
  

Check the promotions pages for each theater or subscribe to email alerts to get notified of these limited-time offers.

• Regal Promotions
• AMC Offers

Combine savings for maximum impact

Here’s how a fully stacked deal might look in action:

1. Buy a Regal gift card through Fluz and earn cashback.
   
2. Use that gift card to purchase your ticket through the Regal app while logged into your Crown Club account.
   
3. Pay using the Fluz-purchased gift card, and earn Crown Club credits.
   
4. Swipe your rewards credit card if there’s a remaining balance on snacks.
   
5. Redeem any available coupons or bundle deals at checkout.
   

This type of stacking allows you to save in multiple ways—upfront with cashback, long-term with loyalty points, and extra through seasonal offers.