Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap.
POP! POP! POP! There’s nothing better than the buttery aroma of freshly popped popcorn wafting in the air, especially at the movies. (There’s just something extra special about movie theater popcorn!)
And National Popcorn Day is the perfect day to celebrate the iconic corny snack.
Popcorn lovers can enjoy their favorite treat for free or at a discount on National Popcorn Day, Jan. 19.
The deals are valid at participating locations, while supplies last. Limit one per customer, unless noted otherwise.
Here’s what’s poppin’ on National Popcorn Day.
AMC Theatres
Celebrate National Popcorn Day at AMC Theatres!
Through Jan. 19, AMC Theatres is offering FREE large popcorn with the purchase of an AMC 2026 Popcorn Pass. The pass sells for $29.99 and gets moviegoers 50% off a large popcorn every day in 2026.
AMC Theatres has locations in 41 states. Check here for locations by state.
Cinemark
Add this deal from Cinemark to your bucket list for National Popcorn Day!
Got a bucket or container handy? Swing by any Cinemark on Jan. 18 and 19, and they will fill ‘er up with buttery goodness.
Get creative and bring in any container, tote or bag. Cinemark Theatres will load it up with popcorn for just $5 — up to 400 ounces. That’s equivalent to two XL popcorns at the popular chain.
Cinemark has locations in 42 states. Check here for locations by state.
Harkins Theatres
To celebrate National Popcorn Day on Jan. 19, Harkins Theatres is offering 50% off all popcorn. Plus, My Harkins Awards members will receive double points on all popcorn purchases, valid in February with the purchase of popcorn on Jan. 19.
In addition, Harkins Theatres sells a Popcorn Perks voucher for $40. The pass gets you a FREE medium popcorn, each time you go to the movies — valid for up to 12 months or 36 total popcorns, whichever comes first.
Harkins Theatres has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado and Oklahoma.
Marcus Theatres
Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern are “popping off” on National Popcorn Day with a FREE Large Popcorn with the purchase of a ticket to any movie on Jan. 19.
As an added treat, every ticket holder will also receive a FREE scratch-off ticket. The ticket can be redeemed in February for FREE popcorn, candy, fountain beverages and more — depending on what’s revealed.
Marcus Theatres has locations in 17 states.
Regal Cinemas
More buttery topping, please!
On Jan. 19, Regal Cinemas is giving away a FREE large popcorn to any customer dressed in their favorite costume at participating locations.
Check here for locations nationwide.
Smaller and Independent Theater Chains
Fandango has pulled together a round-up of National Popcorn Day deals at more than 30 smaller theater chains — check here for more details.
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