National Cinema Day: Here’s How Movie Fans Are Celebrating

August 27th is National Cinema Day this year, which means movie fans are headed to the theater to see new releases for only $4. More than 3,000 theaters are participating in today’s event, including AMCs and Regals. In honor of National Cinema Day, many film fans have taken to Twitter to share what they’re seeing in addition to recommendations, theater photos, and more.

For $4, you can see all of the current releases at participating theaters. That includes Barbie, Oppenheimer, Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, Blue Beetle, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Strays, Retribution, Bottoms, and more. You can also catch some special releases today, including the 20th-anniversary release of Oldboy, the 50th-anniversary release of American Graffiti, the 3D release of Jurassic Park, and a special release of the animated version of Beauty and the Beast from 1991 in honor of Walt Disney Studios’ 100th anniversary. Some select theaters are even screening Lady Bird, which was helmed by Barbie director Greta Gerwig. 

You can view some National Cinema Day posts below…

AMC Is Ready For You

https://twitter.com/AMCTheatres/status/1695764008626765957?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Solid List

https://twitter.com/ErikDavis/status/1695516920852721682?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

It’s Her Day

https://twitter.com/CCortave24/status/1695830923441488138?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Seriously, Though

https://twitter.com/indiedarlinmiya/status/1695859433178280174?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

“Movies”

https://twitter.com/SkipSeasoned/status/1695836575555305938?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Live Look

https://twitter.com/BlackNezzy/status/1695925987186290980?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Recommendations

https://twitter.com/Lulamaybelle/status/1695868285290705084?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Memories

https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1695813693370503375?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Full Circle

https://twitter.com/WesWritesStuff/status/1695889313165082857?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

You Love To See It

https://twitter.com/ProcseeGaming/status/1695926984432611562?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Spreading The Word

https://twitter.com/nightwaynes/status/1695821417466437674?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Good Reviews

https://twitter.com/ARMYZENN/status/1695889447206662304?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

In Conclusion

https://twitter.com/WillCates44/status/1695816046849003941?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

For a full list of participating theaters, you can visit National Cinema Day’s official website here.