The Spectrum/Bank Street Theater in New Milford celebrated its 100th anniversary in May 2020. Above is the theater as of July 6, 2020.
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Movie theaters across the state are hoping to close out the summer with a bang this Labor Day weekend.
National Movie Day is September 3, and to celebrate, many movie theaters will charge guests $3 to see any movie currently showing, as well as offer various other discounts.
The exterior of Greenwood Features in Bethel.
Lisa Nichols / Hearst CT MediaThe day was designed as a way to give back to those who helped make theaters a popular destination this summer, The Cinema Foundation told The Associated Press.
“After this summer’s record-breaking return to theaters, we wanted to do something to celebrate the release of the movies,” Jackie Brenneman, president of the Cinema Foundation, said in a statement to The Associated Press. “We’re doing this by offering a ‘thank you’ to moviegoers who made it this summer, and by offering an extra enticement for those who haven’t returned yet.”
Here are some of the cinemas offering discounts on Saturday:
AMC Theaters
Norwalk, Danbury, Southington, Plainville, Barkhamsted, Stamford, Lisbon, Trumbull and Torrington
AMC Theaters has announced that all tickets, including IMAX, will go on sale for $3.
Theaters will also offer a popcorn and fountain drink combo for $5.
The chain has locations in Norwalk, Danbury, Southington, Plainville, Barkhamsted, Stamford, Lisbon, Trumbull and Torrington.
Regal Cinemas
Waterbury, Waterford and Stonington
Regal Cinemas said on Instagram that it will show any movie currently playing in its theaters, in any format, for $3.
The chain has locations in Waterbury, Waterford and Stonington.
Greenwood Features
Bethel
The exterior of Greenwood Features in Bethel.
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Greenwood Features, which allows guests to drink alcohol during movie screenings, announced it will sell tickets for $3 on its Facebook page.
The theater required patrons to buy their tickets in cash to help it save money on fares.
Film Center at the Avon Theatre
Stamford
The Avon Theater Film Center, which screens independent, foreign and arthouse films, has announced on Facebook that it will offer $3 movies.
Niantic Cinema 5
Niantic
Niantic Cinema 5 will offer $3 tickets as well as $3 hot dogs, nachos, ice and sodas, according to its Facebook page.
Prospector Theatre
Ridgefield
The Prospector Theater, which works to ensure that people with disabilities are able to work in movie theaters, has announced on its Facebook page that it will be offering $3 movie tickets.
Cinepolis luxury cinema
West Hartford
Upscale cinema Cinépolis, which offers a movie experience with handcrafted cocktails, will offer $3 tickets as well as food discounts, according to an Instagram post.
Cinemark Theaters
North Haven, Milford, Manchester and Enfield
The theater chain announced it will offer $3 tickets, candy, popcorn, ice and drinks on Instagram.
The chain has locations in North Haven, Milford, Manchester and Enfield.
Apple Cinemas
Waterbury, Simsbury, Barkhamsted, Hartford and Torrington
Apple Cinemas will sell $3 movie tickets, an employee told Hearst Connecticut Media.
The chain has locations in Waterbury, Simsbury, Barkhamsted, Hartford and Torrington.
Bantam Cinema & Art Center
Bantam
Specializing in both art house and mainstream movies, the center told Hearst Connecticut Media it will offer $3 tickets.
Riverview 8 Cinemas
Southbury
The theater announced on Facebook that it will sell $3 tickets for Saturday’s performances. Customers are allowed to purchase their discounted tickets in advance.
Bank Street Theatre
New Milford
The Spectrum/Bank Street Theater in New Milford celebrated its 100th anniversary in May 2020. Above is the theater as of July 6, 2020.
Deborah Rose / Hearst Connecticut Media
The Bank Street Theater said it will participate in the $3 movie deal on its Facebook page.
The theater has been on Bank Street for more than 100 years, according to its website.
Marquee Cinemas
Westbrook
Marquee Cinemas will sell $3 tickets to all the latest movies, according to its website.
Luxurious mystical cinema
Mystic
The luxury Mystic Cinemas, which has heating, full recliners and a 7.1 surround sound system, will participate with $3 tickets, it announced on its website.
Cinema Gallery
Colchester
Gallery Cinemas in Colchester announced it will offer $3 movie screenings, according to its website.
Photo show in Berlin
berlin
The Berlin theater will join others in the state in offering the $3 ticket deal, according to its Facebook page.