Movies on the cheap – Once again this year, AMC Theatres is rolling out the red carpet for movie lovers on a budget, with discounted tickets for all of the nominated films for Best Picture before the big night.
The Two-Day Event is Saturday, March 7, 2026 and the following Saturday, March 14, 2026.![]()
The first film starts at 11:30 a.m. Showtimes may vary by location.
There are small breaks scheduled between films.
Day One | March 7, 2026
- Train Dreams (Rated PG-13)
- Secret Agent (Rated NR)
- One Battle After Another (Rated R)
- Hamnet (Rated PG-13)
- Frankenstein (Rated R)
Day Two | March 14, 2026
- Sentimental Value (Rated R)
- F1 (Rated PG-13)
- Marty Supreme (Rated R)
- Sinners (Rated R)
- Bugonia (Rated R)
The special two-day event take place at select locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts. Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
Find participating locations here.
Check out the nominees and see which film takes home the big prize, when the 98th Oscars air live March 15, 2026 on ABC and Hulu.
Regal Cinemas is also hosting a 2026 Best Picture Showcase with discounted tickets and snacks.
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