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AMC Theaters is prioritizing popcorn this Cyber Monday.
Stubs Rewards members can get one large popcorn at half price every day through December 31, 2026 with a new annual benefit, the Popcorn Pass. for $29.99 + tax.
Popcorn Passes, redeemable at all AMC theaters in the U.S., can be purchased as an additional benefit through AMC’s tiered rewards program.
Moviegoers can purchase passes anytime until next December, but of course, the sooner you join, the more days you’ll have to enjoy annual discounts.
According to a press release from AMC Theaters, “AMC Stubbs members will now receive daily discounts on large quantities of AMC Perfectly Popcorn with their annual purchase. Also included is a free AMC Stubbs refill membership benefit, turning one purchase into a year’s worth of flavorful savings.”
Here’s what you need to know about the new annual benefit, including what you’ll get.
What you get with AMC’s “Popcorn Pass”
AMC Stubs members with a “Popcorn Pass” can receive up to 50% off large popcorn every day, plus free refills each day.
Popcorn passes are available to all AMC Stubs members, regardless of tier. additional $29.99 + tax. AMC’s promotion begins on Monday, Dec. 1 and extends through Dec. 31, 2026.
If you compare
Cinemark, another movie theater chain, offers customers 20% off through its free Cinemark Movie Fan and Movie Club tiers of $10.99 and above, and 25% off with its Platinum tier. Includes free drink refills.
Meanwhile, Regal Cinemas will offer moviegoers a similar deal to AMC in 2025, offering 50% off large popcorn and large soft drinks for $39.99 with Regal Snack Saver. No word yet on whether this offer will continue into 2026.
According to MovieFoodPrices, AMC’s large popcorn retails for $9.39 to $9.89, and based on this estimate, customers will pay for a popcorn pass in approximately seven to eight store visits.
How to purchase AMC’s “Popcorn Pass”
Moviegoers can purchase AMC’s “Popcorn Pass” online or in person at participating theaters nationwide. Sign up for AMC Stubs, our tiered rewards program, here.
Exclusions and limitations apply. See program rules below.
- Passholders can only redeem one discounted large popcorn per day
- Offer applies only to in-theater purchases
- Only the pass owner can use the pass
- The Annual Popcorn Pass replaces the AMC Annual Bucket, a benefit previously available only to guests of AMC Classic stores.
