Can I rent a movie theater?
Can I rent a movie theater?
Yes! AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and nearly every chain offers moviegoers the chance to rent a movie theater for yourself and your group. Reserve a private theater, and hang out with your friends and family enjoying the full movie-going experience in the privacy of your own theater! It’s a fun way to celebrate a birthday, reunion, or any social gathering. An AMC theater rental is likely your best bet since they are the largest theater chain, but nearly all theaters now offer some sort of private screening.
How can I rent out a movie theater?
Most theaters allow online booking for private rentals, but there are differences in what each chain offers (as well as price). Details for renting a private theater from nearly every US theater chain are provided here!
AMC Private Theatre Rentals
Book online: https://www.amctheatres.com/rentals
AMC offers private theater rentals at over 550 of their locations.
Guests: 1-60, depends on theater
Cost: $150-$500, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: Current + recent releases + seasonal
Food: Pre-order or purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Earn or use AMC Stubs points
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Trailers will play prior to the movie.
Custom content prior to the movie is not allowed.
Personal decorations are not allowed. Party hats and the like may be allowed.
Many AMC dine-in theaters also allow you to rent a private theater.
Regal Private Watch Party
Inquire online: https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/private-watch-party
Guests: 1-20
Cost: $150-$300, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: New and current releases
Food: Pre-order or purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Earn rewards, but cannot pay with rewards
How to book: Submit an online request form
Other Details
Regal also offers the chance to book some movies for pre-screening, prior to the theater’s normal business hours.
Only standard-format movies.
Not available after 3pm on Fridays or Saturdays, or weekends during busy seasons.
Cinemark Private Watch Party
Book online: https://www.cinemark.com/misc/private-watch-party/private-watch-party-info-page
Guests: 1-30
Cost: $199, but may vary depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: Current + recent releases + seasonal
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Earn rewards, and apply any member reward discounts on concessions
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Additional attendees may be added for $10 per ticket.
Rentals for 50+ people may be arranged in advance with the theater.
Personal decorations are not allowed.
Cupcakes are allowed for parties! (No cakes)
Alamo Private Rentals
Not available for private rentals.
At one time, Alamo did offer private theater rentals. However, it looks like that offer has been paused, but private events may still be arranged on a theater-by-theater basis.
AMStar, Grand, and Southern Reel Cinemas Private Screenings
Book online: https://www.amstarcinemas.com/private-screenings
Guests: 1-30
Cost: $150-$350, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: New + current releases
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Earn Reel Rewards points; Reel Rewards points may be used if booked directly with the theatre
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Only standard-format movies.
B&B Theatres Private Events
Inquire online: https://www.bbtheatres.com/events/private-events/
B&B offers private events, but no specific book-now private theater rental for current releases.
How to book: Submit an online request form
Bow Tie Cinemas Private Rentals
Book online: https://www.bowtiecinemas.com/page/14709/private-rentals
Guests: 1-30
Cost: $149-$250, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: New + current releases + classic favorites
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Earn Criterion Club points
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Century Theaters Private Watch Party
Century, CineArts, Rave, and Tinseltown are all Cinemark brands. See Cinemark section above for more info.
Epic Theatres Private Screenings
Book online: https://epictheatres.com/movie/314944/Private-Screening-Trailer-and-Info
Guests: 1-20
Cost: $200-$250, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: New + current releases + classic favorites
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Unknown
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Flagship Cinemas Private Rentals
Flagship does not currently offer private rentals.
Georgia Theatre Company Theatre Rentals
Online: https://www.gtcmovies.com/theatre-rental
GTC does not offer specific private rentals, however you may contact them to reserve one of their theatres for an event.
Goodrich Quality Theaters GQT Private Events
Inquire online: https://www.gqtmovies.com/groups
Guests: 1-25; 26-50; 51-100
Cost: $250; $400; $600; surcharge for weekends and holidays
Movie selection: Current releases
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Unknown
How to book: Submit an online request form
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Additional guests $8 per ticket.
Guests may bring cake and supplies for parties.
Special film requests may be made for an additional fee ($125-$350).
Harkins Private Movie Party
Book online: https://www.harkins.com/private-movie-party
Guests: 1-20
Cost: $199-$249, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: Current releases
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Earn My Harkins Rewards points
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Additional guests may purchase tickets at full price on the day of the party.
iPic Theatre Rentals
Inquire online: https://www.ipic.com/events
iPic offers just private event rentals, but no specific private watch parties for current releases.
Landmark Theaters Rentals
Inquire Online: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/theatre-rentals
Landmark offers typical theatre rentals which require you to work with the theatre to arrange your event.
Marcus Private Cinema
Book online: https://ticketing.marcustheatres.com/privatecinema/
Guests: 1-20
Cost: $150-$250, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: New + current releases + classic favorites
Food: Pre-order or purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Not eligible for Magical Movie Reward points
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Megaplex Theatre Rentals
Inquire online: https://www.megaplextheatres.com/film/HO00001348/true
Megaplex does not have standard private screenings. You must contact them to book a private event.
Movie Tavern Private Rental
Movie Tavern is a Marcus brand. Please scroll up slightly to see the Marcus section for private theater rentals.
Premiere Cinemas Private Rental
Inquire online: https://www.pccmovies.com/page?id=14827
Guests: 1-20
Cost: $100-$200, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: New + current releases + classic favorites
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Unknown
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Additional guests may incur additional fees.
Regency Movies Theater Rentals
Inquire online: https://regencymovies.com/rentals.php
Regency Movies only offers standard theatre rentals, which requires you to work with a theatre in advance.
Showcase Cinemas Private Rental
Inquire online: https://www.showcasecinemas.com/private-rental
Guests: 1-20
Cost: $249-$299, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: New + current releases + classic favorites
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Unknown
How to book: Submit an online request form
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Standard film formats only.
Silverspot Private Screening
Book online: https://silverspot.net/private
Guests: 1-20
Cost: $200-$300 + individual ticket prices, varies depending on location, movie, and showtime
Movie selection: New + current releases + classic favorites
Food: Purchase at the theater concession for an additional cost
Rewards: Unknown
How to book: Online real-time reservations
Other Details
Guests may enter their theater 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Movies may be streamed from your favorite app.
Studio Movie Grill
Inquire online: https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/Events/GroupSales
SMG theater rentals are available by working with the theater to host your event. Unfortunately, on-line booking of movie watch parties is not available at this time.
FAQ
Which theaters offer private rentals?
Most theaters, especially the largest chains, AMC, Regal, and Cinemark offer private rentals. AMC and Cinemark allow simple online reservations for private watch parties. AMC is the largest chain, and most popular for private rentals.
What is the cost of renting a private movie theater?
The cost varies based on location, movie, and day, but it will typically cost you between $150-$300 for your own private theater. You will have the entire auditorium to yourself, and most theaters allow you to bring between 20-30 people.
Can you rent a theater for yourself?
Yes, nearly every theater chain now allows individuals to rent an entire screen to themselves for a private viewing of most new and current releases. We list which ones offer real-time online booking.
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