We know you’ve only just got over the excitement of National Bagel Day, but there’s no rest when it comes to free or heavily discounted food deals that celebrate a somewhat silly occasion. We’re all about making the most of these events, and that means the schedule is pretty packed. Don’t like free food? Get out of here.
The good news for anyone keen to properly celebrate National Popcorn Day is that there are already a bunch of confirmed promotions. We’ve lined up some of the best freebies and discounts below. We’ll be updating this list with any new deals that drop as we approach Jan. 19.
National Popcorn Day deals
AMC Theatres
With the AMC Popcorn Pass, members can save 50% on large popcorn every day through 2026.
Cinemark
On Jan. 18-19, Moviegoers can bring their own bucket on National Popcorn Day. For $5, customers can get up to 400 ounces of popcorn. The only exception to this rule is if you bring a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket as your container. Cinemark has teamed up with Lowe’s and agreed that you can fill the whole thing up (approximately 650 ounces of popcorn).
City Pop
Sspend $50 or more through Jan. 19 and get a free 32-cup Butter Popcorn bag.
Doc Popcorn
Get a free 12-ounce serving of Better Butter popcorn at participating locations on Jan. 19 — no purchase necessary.
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Emagine Theaters
Get $5 popcorn buckets of any size on National Popcorn Day.
Evo Cinemas
Customers can get a free regular sized popcorn when they buy a movie ticket on National Popcorn Day.
Marcus Theaters
Ticket holders can pick up a free large popcorn on National Popcorn Day.
NCG
Reward members can get a free 46 ounce popcorn on National Popcorn Day.
Popsmith
Get 30% off Cream and Butter Poppers between Jan. 16-31.
Regal
Score one large popcorn serving for free on National Popcorn Day. There’s only one catch. To qualify for this freebie, you need to arrive in costume. Tell someone at the concession stand what you’re dressed as and you’ll get free popcorn as a reward.
Showcase Cinemas
Starpass Members get a free small popcorn with any purchase on National Popcorn Day.
