January 19 marks the annual day to celebrate the staple snack we all know and love: popcorn! Whether you like it hot and buttered at the movie theater, store-bought and ready to microwave at home, or simply right out of the snack bag, popcorn might just be the most satisfying crunchy, salty snack. Thankfully, January 19 is the designated holiday for this poppin’ food, and there are plenty of National Popcorn Day deals and freebies to help you celebrate. From movie theaters to gourmet popcorn sold online, you are sure to find a deal that will be the certified ‘pop star’ of the show.
What movie theater deals are available on National Popcorn Day?
Regal Cinemas
On January 19, Regal Crown Club members are eligible for a free small popcorn with any movie ticket purchase. Plus, rewards members who purchase a movie ticket on National Popcorn Day will also be automatically entered in a raffle to win a year’s worth of collectible popcorn buckets.
AMC
If you need an excuse to head to the theater, make January 19 your designated movie night and score unlimited popcorn refills of any size. All you have to do is go to your local AMC, buy a movie ticket, and head to the concession stand to purchase popcorn of any size —- you can score your first free refill 15 minutes after the original popcorn purchase.
After purchasing any bucket of popcorn, customers will also be eligible for 50% off of AMC’s exclusive Loungefly Bag, which is shaped like the theater’s iconic buckets.
Showcase Cinema
If you are a Showcase Starpass member, head over to your local Showcase Cinema on January 19 and get a free small popcorn with any movie ticket purchase. Yes, it is that easy!
Cinemark Theaters
On January 19, visit your local Cinemark Theater with your own popcorn “bucket” and get it filled for just $5. BTW — anything can be a bucket, so get creative and start looking for the largest pot you have lying around, maybe a tote bag, or even a Halloween candy container. The options are endless, but just make sure that the size does not exceed 400 ounces, aka the size of two of Cinemark’s extra-large-sized popcorn). And no, you don’t even need a movie ticket to enjoy the deal.
What other popcorn companies are releasing National Popcorn Day deals?
Garrett Popcorn
Chicago-based eatery Garrett Popcorn is offering customers an exclusive deal of only $0.99 ground shipping fee for all orders made on National Popcorn Day. With inventive flavors like Caramel Crisp, Buffalo Ranch, and Nut Caramel Crisp, you’ll want these popcorns shipped to your door ASAP.
Plus, sign up for emails on Garrett’s website to automatically get entered into a sweepstakes raffle to win a Garret Mix popcorn in an exclusively designed celebration tin.
DocPopcorn
On January 19, head over to your local DocPopcorn during a designated two-hour time period to receive a free 12-ounce cup of their famous Better Butter Doc Popcorn.
Don’t forget to check out their other savory flavors including Sour Cream and Onion, Flamin’ Cheesy, Dill Pickle, and Poppin’ Pizza.
The Popcorn Factory
Now the Popcorn Factory hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but it is speculated that they will have an online one-day-only sale in celebration of National Popcorn Day. Keep an eye out for their discount codes of up to 30% off on online orders when the big day rolls around.