Get $1 movie tickets at Raleigh-area theaters this summer (+ snack deals)
Two big movie theater chains are offering heavily discounted tickets — and snacks — at Triangle cinemas this summer.
AMC Theatres and Regal will each sell tickets for a lower-than-usual price, and Regal is also offering a deal on concessions.
Here’s what to know about the summer programs.
How to get ticket discounts at AMC Theatres
AMC announced a new program for members of its free loyalty program, AMC Stubs.
Members can get 50% off the adult-evening base ticket price all day long on Wednesdays starting July 9. The program will be in place at all AMC locations, including Durham, Holly Springs and Morrisville.
“Realistically, we could not afford to have made this change to our ticket pricing strategy until the box office showed true signs of sustained recovery,” AMC chairman and CEO Adam Aron said in a press release. “But in April and now in May, the box office has been booming, and the remainder of 2025 appears poised to continue that upward box office trend.”
The half-off discount will be applied to standard formats along with IMAX, Dolby Cinema, Prime and RealID 3D, though additional charges may apply. Certain movies and holiday time periods may be excluded from the program, too.
New AMC Stubs members are eligible for the 50% off discount. To sign up, go to amctheaters.com/amcstubs.
How to get ticket discounts at Regal this summer
Regal is bringing back its Summer Movie Express program this summer.
The theater chain is selling $1 tickets for the first showing of select family-friendly films on Tuesdays and Wednesdays weekly from June 10 until Aug. 6.
This summer, families can get $1 tickets to see:
- “Sing 2”
- “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
- “Trolls Band Together”
- “If”
- “Sonic the Hedgehog 2”
- “The Bad Guys”
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3”
- “The Wild Robot”
- “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
- “Paw Patrol: The Movie”
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
- “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”
- “Kung Fu Panda 4”
- “Despicable Me 4”
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
- “The Garfield Movie”
- “Minions: The Rise of Gru”
- “Paddington in Peru”
Regal is also selling a $5 snack pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn and fruit snacks, for Summer Movie Express guests.
This program is available at Regal theaters across the Triangle, including at Raleigh’s North Hills and Brier Creek, Cary (501 Caitboo Ave.) and Garner (1205 Timber Drive East).
Movies opening summer 2025
While Regal has a set list of movies that are eligible for $1 tickets, AMC’s program includes discounted tickets at all movies. Here’s a look at some new films that open in July:
- “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (July 2)
- “Superman” (July 11)
- “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (July 18)
- “Smurfs” (July 18)
- “Eddington” (July 18)
- “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (July 25)
In August, moviegoers can expect:
- “The Bad Guys 2” (Aug. 1)
- “The Naked Gun” (Aug. 1)
- “Weapons” (Aug. 8)
- “Freakier Friday” (Aug. 8)
- “Nobody 2” (Aug. 15)
- “Witchboard” (Aug. 15)
- “HONEY DON’T!” (Aug. 22)
- “Americana” (Aug. 22)
- “Eden” (Aug. 22)
- “Caught Stealing” (Aug. 29)
- “The Roses” (Aug. 29)
- “The Toxic Avenger” (Aug. 29)
This story was originally published May 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM with the headline "Get $1 movie tickets at Raleigh-area theaters this summer (+ snack deals)."
