AMC STUBS A-LIST
The nation’s largest theater chain offers three
movies a week, including an unlimited number
in premium formats such as Imax, Dolby and
3D, starting at $20 a month. The subscription
fee is higher — $22 or $24 — in states where
ticket prices are higher. You can watch all three
movies on a single day if you wish.
You get same-day and advance tickets
through an app, with no fees, and can cancel
up until showtime. Some special events, such
as concert and opera screenings, are excluded.
One new feature lets you and friends who are
subscribers book seats together. Otherwise,
you can buy individual tickets for friends at
regular prices.
There’s a three-month commitment, though
you’re still billed monthly. If you cancel, you
can’t come back for six months.
REGAL UNLIMITED
There’s no weekly cap with Regal’s plan, and
you can spend all day at the theater if you
wish. Subscriptions range from $18 to $23.50
a month; the higher prices are for theaters in
bigger cities, though you can pay a surcharge
of $1.50 or $3 if you’re just visiting a pricier
theater occasionally.
Unlike AMC, Regal charges extra for Imax and
other premium screens. And tickets obtained
through Regal’s app carry a surcharge of 50
cents each. You can avoid the surcharge only
for same-day tickets at the theater. Some
foreign language movies and special events
may be excluded or carry surcharges. You can
buy tickets for friends at regular prices.