National Popcorn Day Is January 19th! Score Movie Theater Deals & Our Must-Haves

National Popcorn Day 2026 is Monday, January 19th! We’ll be celebrating with plenty of hot deals, products, and snacks!

Calling all popcorn lovers! Monday, January 19th, is officially National Popcorn Day! In honor of this POP-ular snack, we’re highlighting all the best popcorn deals, plus some fun popcorn-related products that we love.

Here are some of the best popcorn-related deals for National Popcorn Day 2026!

These movie theaters will celebrate with some HOT popcorn deals:

AMC Theatres

At AMC Theatres, you’ll get your first tub of popcorn FREE when you purchase a 2026 AMC Popcorn Pass between January 16th and 19th. For $29.99, the AMC Popcorn Pass gets you 50% off a large popcorn every day through 12/31/26!

Cinemark

On  January 18th and 19th, you can bring your own bucket to Cinemark, and they will fill it with popcorn for just $5! Your bucket can be any size, and for five bucks, you’ll get up to 400 oz. of popcorn (the equivalent of two XL buckets)! And if your container happens to be a Lowe’s bucket, you’ll also get a FREE medium popcorn when you buy any medium fountain drink!

You can also play the National Popcorn Day Game for a chance to win a free large popcorn.

Emagine Theatres

On January 19th, you can enjoy popcorn of any size for just $5, all day long at Emagine Theatres. Every guest will also receive an Emagine Pull Tab card for a chance to win prizes redeemable on a future visit between January 20th and February 28th, 2026.

Goodrich Quality Theaters

At Goodrich Quality Theaters, moviegoers can enjoy $1 refills from their Golden Bucket, Promo Bucket, or a $1 Value Popcorn on January 19th.

Marcus Theatres

On January 19th, 2026, you can score a FREE large popcorn when you see a movie at any Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern location!

Regal Theaters

On January 19, 2026, dress up in costume and head to a Regal Theater near you to score a FREE large popcorn. Come prepared to tell the concessionist what your costume is, should there be any question!

Then, post a picture of your costume and tag your local Regal for a chance to win 3 FREE months of Regal Unlimited. Ten winners will be selected starting at 10 AM ET on January 20, 2026. See the full details here.

Showcase Cinemas

At Showcase Cinemas, Starpass members (free to join) receive one free small popcorn with any ticket purchase.

Enjoy popcorn at home with these deals…

This highly rated gadget pops every type of kernel perfectly in your microwave without oil. It’s easy to use: expand the popper bowl, add kernels, place the lid on, and microwave for a few minutes.

We love this collapsible silicone popper, and it’s perfect for small apartments or college students. It’s dishwasher-safe and BPA-free, too!

Pop up to 12 cups of movie theater-quality popcorn at home with this sleek countertop oil popper! The dome lid pops off the top and can be used as a serving bowl, too. 😍

Nostalgia’s 24-cup popcorn makers use air instead of oil for a healthier pop. They have a built-in measuring cup that doubles as a butter-melting tray, and the base and bowl do double duty, too. They both flip over for easy serving, so you can keep everyone’s bucket full!

Not only does Lina’s favorite popcorn machine make a big 16-cup bowl of fresh popcorn in just a few minutes, but it also looks super sleek on her countertop!

Just measure and add your popcorn kernels to the high-capacity heating chamber, then push the one-touch start button for hot, fresh popcorn in minutes. It’s so easy, even the kids can do it!

The personal-size PopLite my munch hot air popper pops up to 8 cups in about 2 minutes with virtually no unpopped kernels. It pops with hot air, not oil, for a low-fat, heart-healthy treat. The cover doubles as a serving bowl, complete with a handle for easy carrying. Cleanup is easy too! Because it pops without oil, the base and cover simply wipe clean.

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