Amc Snack Prices (2024)

FAQs

Why are movie snack prices so high? ›

One of the most apparent is competition. Once you're in the movie theater, your only option for food and drinks is the concessions or an on-site kitchen. Without anyone to compete with (besides smuggled snacks), the concession stand can charge whatever they'd like. There's also inflation.

Both Insider and Premiere & A-List members get a free refill every time they buy a large popcorn or reusable popcorn bucket! Simply show your virtual card or account number and receipt at the concession stand for your refill. Was this information helpful?

Tuesdays Are for Ticket Savings

EVERY week. ALL year long.

Same-day refills are free for your large popcorn every time you visit our theatres. Celebrate your day with a large popcorn on us. Top it off and enjoy a second helping courtesy of your free refill benefit.

Rules Are Rules

Of course, there's another reason to think twice before sneaking food into the movies: It's against the rules. Breaking those rules can have severe consequences too. Some theaters will kick you out if they catch you. Worse, you could be banned from ever coming back.

Along with gross profit, popcorn has one of the highest markups on food, starting at a hearty 900% and climbing easily over a 1000%. If you didn't already know, markup is how much a seller sets the price after they subtract the product's cost.

Can I bring in my own snacks? No, outside food and drinks are not permitted.

The official policy (and this counts for soft drinks as well) is that large ICEE's and soft drinks can be refilled, but not medium or small ones. Whether or not the staff will see you take it is another story, but it's still best to abide by the policy; this is the best way to keep from getting in trouble.

Lightly salted, big on taste!

This is my go to option if you are trying to eat a little healthier. NOT super buttery, but great popcorn taste! Helpful?

As the initiative continues and more screens are converted with Laser at AMC projections by Cinionic technology, more and more movie fans will be able to watch all of those anticipated 2024 films with improved image contrast, maximum picture brightness, more vivid colors and brilliant images.

How much is an AMC Stubs membership? ›

Sign up for AMC Stubs Premiere to enjoy a year of those valuable benefits and more for just $15+tax.

But experts say Tuesdays are the best days to save. AMC and Cinemark both have something called “Discount Tuesdays" where you get money off your ticket. Regal Cinemas has “Regal Value Days” on Tuesdays, where you can get tickets for cheap and you get 50% off popcorn.

AMC Stubs Insider Members will receive a free large popcorn and AMC Stubs Premiere and AMC Stubs A-List Members will receive a free large fountain drink & a free large popcorn. Offer is valid for one calendar month from the date of issuance at which time it will expire.

Plus, AMC Stubs® members save $4 on the regular bucket price and get a free 2nd same day refill.

AMC to sell movie theater popcorn exclusively at Walmart in latest attempt to make up for decline in customers. AMC is going to sell 6 varieties of movie theater popcorn in Walmart starting on March 11. Prices will range from $3.98 for a ready-to-eat bag to $4.98 for a six pack of microwavable popcorn.

According to Yang, small theaters make 80% of their revenue from concessions and 20% from ticket sales. Meanwhile, larger chains, like AMC, tend to earn 35% from concessions and 65% from ticket sales.

Why are movie budgets so high? Movies are incredibly complex to make. If you stay to end of the movie and have a read of the entire credit roll you can see the number of people and companies it takes to actually make a blockbuster. Hundreds and hundreds of specialists.

Historically, movie theaters have increased the price of concessions rather than tickets. But recently, many theaters have raised their ticket prices (especially for premium movie experiences) in order to cover expenses for upgrading to 3-D projectors and other technologies.

On average, the profit margin for fresh movie theater popcorn can be upward to 80 percent. This is massive, especially considering the markup (see: how to calculate markup). It's not uncommon to sell popcorn at a markup of a whopping 1,275 percent.